XLPro tuning questions

[Reader]

I've got the XLPro after starting with the Ace 250. Still learning it.

I have 2 questions

1) when I start the air tune process, holding it off the ground about 12 inches or so, sometime, it won't beep, if I toggle the toggle switch a few times, then, it usually will beep. What is out of adjustment?

2) Read the Discrimination Book several times through. He mentions in the book need to listen for the "faint sounds." Also I've read about that term several times on the board. Would someone explain what a faint sound sounds like other than faint. Is it a barely audible beep, a swish, a poooof, or what? I have only found 1 silver dime in all my hunting. I've found about two quart jars of regular clad coins, a few simple rings, and some other jewelry. I know in these areas, there has to be some silver.

Presently using the White's Blue 5.3 coil Max coil, along with the standard coil. Have the snooper coil, but haven't used it, yet. Hunt in GEB DISC mode, sens.bal about 2:00 and tuner threshold just audible. Use a pair of Treasure Wise inexpensive headphones, but they seem to work okay. All help greatly appreciated.

 

[Digger]

It is difficult to diagnose the problems without having the detector. But, if the tone comes through after you flip the toggle a few times, it sounds like you may have a dirty set of contacts on the toggle switch. If you are not familiar with electronics, I'm not sure how to tell you to clean it. Might be best to send it in for a checkup.

As to faint sounds.... seems to me that none of mine are faint. Some aren't as loud as others. But by speeding up the sweep speed, they all come in loud and clear. I honestly believe that a fairly rapid sweep speed is necessary to get the most depth out of the XLPRo.

As to coil size, depth and headphones.... I also use the 5.3 for most of my coin shooting. However, if I don't think I am getting down to the silver, I switch to the larger coil. Usually the 950. Don't be afraid to increase the Signal Balance on the XLPro. Just don't set it so high that it falses. Falsing is an indication that you are feeding too much signal back from the coil. Overpowering is self defeating. The Snooper coil is a good one for real trashy areas. But don't expect to get more than 3 or 4 inches out of it in GEB DISC. Even less in TR. And, for headphones, I like my Gray Ghosts. You asked, so I will tell you my opinion. Before you spend any more money on another coil, invest in a good set of headphones. I have a huge melon, and the Gray Ghosts are comfortable enough to wear all day.

HH

Randy

 

[Reader]

sounds in several books. Just curious what that meant. It seems the implication is I could only hear them when the target was deep and only then if I had a quality set of headphones. Thanks for the info. Lewis