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I only had a chance to use these settings once before the weather turned in a park....trail and error will prove itself when the snow melts....thanks to everyone for your input....I'm usually a pro zero mode user and I have no problem with the chatter,the video was impressive when I saw it and I will try any setting to try and get better depth....the pro mode has been very good for me...my l
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
I saw this setting on a site that provides added depth and eliminates chatter on the ATPRO.....it can only be used in the standard mode....Step 1-...Hold coil 6-8 inches above ground and turn power on....Step 2-....set mode to STANDARD ZERO.....Step 3-....Manual GB then notch down 16 numbers......Step 4-....Set Iron Disc. to 12....Step 5-...set Sensitivity one notch below max.....now you're
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Nice if you could find good health in a dug hole.......pretty much like finding a gold coin....feel better....keep hunting....I'm 70 and know how you feel.....remember....MD"ing is the "fountain of youth".
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
I've always wondered how long it takes for a coin type to become rare in everyday circulation......i.e.....wheaties....silver coins......when did Barbers...V nickels...Standing Liberty Qtrs....disappear...or how many years it took after they weren"t minted......in the past 10 years I've gotten 1 IH 1905 penny....1 1909 vdb penny in bad condition....assorted wheaties and a few silve
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Out with my ATPRO/5x8......scratchy 78-82 VDI.....GB...84....iron disc.35....full sens....pro zero mode....down 6 inches and re=scanned.....smooth 82-84 VDI....2 more inches down a G-4 1902 Barber dime.
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Yeah....that 8.5x11 is a heavyweight , the one time I used it my shoulder ached througout my hunt....I had to stop occasionally . On the good side,you have to dig more signals that you may not normally dig just to get a rest.....never know what could turn up........trying to stay positive!
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
The 5x8 coil makes the ATPRO a 'fly weight'. I have not used the 8.5x11 since getting the 5x8.I will start using the 8.5 when the beaches open up here in Staten Island,post Sandy
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Out to my local park today,weather has been dry for 2 weeks and the soil was sandy in nature.I use the 5x8 coil in the pro zero mode,gb88-90.Today all signals were loud and wide,found a small silver medallion @ about 4" and it rang loud and clear thru the entire coil.Scanned the hole after the dig and got no other signals.I was almost tempted to get a gallon of water and re-bury the medallio
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum