METAL DETECTING & PROSPECTING

[Kyz]

Update...changing the battery did not fix. A fresh new battery did not work. Contacted the company and they will send a replacement though.

[rvpopeye]

At least it happened right away so you get a replacement no questions asked.
Guessing it's a GP.
GP pointers (~$20) are a china knock off of the Garrett "carrot" ($130)
I started out with a GP too. There are also knock offs of the GP ! LOL

Pin pointers are great for speeding up finding a target still in the hole where the detector coil usually won't fit unless you dig a wide hole ! Sometimes it will find a target by itself if it's close to the surface. Many detect without one .
It will be a big help when you want to dig the smallest plug you can to "leave no trace" you were ever there. Something we all strive for when on somebody's lawn or in a park You'll get better at this as you get more experience.

The 440 has a pinpoint mode that will work for you to decide where to dig . Just keep checking the hole till the target is out , then spread the dirt/sand out and use the 440 to find it .

Did you find anything good yet ? You'll hear THAT a lot when out in the public. Just wanted to be the first !
Skuh kuh kuh kuh Headphones will cut that down some but there are always the ones that just have to ask.....
Good luck !

[rvpopeye]

Found these. A little more model specific.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q...0+tutorial

[rvpopeye]

One more thing . The update port is in the battery compartment , behind the screen , IIRC top right as you look at the back. It has one update available unless it came with it installed from the factory..

[Kyz]

The pinpointer is minelabs brand, came with the vanquisher as a set. "pro-find 15" I had already found it somewhat useful yesterday finding the "junk"

I've played with the pinpoint button on the 440. I'm still learning things about it.

I've found: part of a foil pan or container, what looked to be a small part of a tin can, a small round-ish piece of metal (iron?) oddly shaped/twisted, and my big find of the day today....an old nail.

Me and oldest grandson are going "finding" tomorrow to see what we can find. He's going to use my dad's metal detector. He's 14...raring to go. He's my adventure buddy on the 10 acres usually.

[Kyz]

Headphones came with my set. I'll use them later when I'm possibly around people or noisy areas.

Update? I'll look. I never thought about those sort of things needing an update.

[rvpopeye]

The 15 is a sweet bonus SWAG !
Try to remember the ID# and sound as you find each item . Learning your machine will really help you to dig less junk and find more treasarrrrrr !
Sounds priceless time with your 14 yo GS .
Hope he finds something special.

[Kyz]

So far just old junk, but interesting none the less. Nothing of value. The worst so far was digging 6 to 7 inches in hard soil for a wad of old tin foil.

My grandson got tired of it pretty quick. But he was also getting a bad allergy attack (unknown if it's because of the woods or the new stray cat he plays with).

I'll take pictures of some of the finds eventually. I'm keeping anything old and interesting for now.

[rvpopeye]

Some gold rings have the same ID# as that tin foil. Why I said to leave the discrimination off (horseshoe button engaged, all the segments lit up .) and dig it all . You'll learn more about what the detector is telling you with each find.
And don't forget to reset the noise cancel by turning off/on when the tones get chattery ..
Cleaning out the junk also eliminates them "masking" a better item close by.

You can plant a choice find for him to "discover" , gold would produce the maximum effect LOL

You'll really appreciate having a good digger on those hunts ........

[Abnorm]

You can plant a choice find for him to "discover"

I like to throw 97 cents.......and tell him there's a DOLLAR out there.....You get your 3 cents worth !