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Just got curious about something.----I believe (one of) Toms specs for the CZ-3D is for an air test of 11 1/8" on a dime (with the 8" stock coil).---Somebody correct me if I'm wrong on this.-------My question--what other detectors w/stock coils will AIR TEST a dime at 11"?----------Del
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sonny(IN) Wrote:
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> Del your turn to do the math.... use a calculator
> ... it makes it easier!!!!ha
Hey Sonny-----I'm on the road traveling working on batteries.---Just "checking in" once in awhile.---Add 'em up (again)---you're doin GREAT!---Don't have to be exactly scientific----close DOES count f
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This is really an interesting thread Sonny.-----I told you I was just a young pup at 72!!---You young guys think you're going to live forever huh?----Think again---those years go FAST! ha ha (ask Darrel)------Aw age is just a number anyway, your only as young as you feel.----M.D.ing is ONE of the reasons my wife & I are in good health & shape for our age.-----But the MAIN reason we h
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YIKES----I thought I was the youngest one in the bunch here!!----At 72, I plan on detecting another 25 yrs. (at least)!!!!----Right Darrel?-------Del
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Hey Harold----I'm still trying to figure out how to run this new-fangled computer!!!!! ha ha-------You're right, life was simpler but we still had some "pain in the butt problems".----As the man says "there's always something"!-------------Del
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Sonny---You're SO OLD!!---Kids like us wouldn't know (remember) nuthin like that!! laff (I'm kiddin ya)-------I'm 72 & I guess that one got by me, don't remember anything about it.--------Del
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That oughta do the job---of getting us thrown out of the remaining parks that's left open to m.d.ing that is!-----That size of a plug and with a SHOVEL no less???-----Sure hope that wasn't hunted/filmed on public lands.-------Del
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I've got the table all set up with a real pretty table cloth on it!!!---I'm bettin that it will be FT (or Minelab) that brings that detector "to the table"!!-----Del
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Ha ha---Yeah it is kinda like that!----That's a pretty good description! grin------I got one for my Etrac & use it sometimes when I'm using the 10X12 SEF coil.----Using one of those vehicle seat belt pads on the shoulder strap helps from discomfort.----I still don't like being strapped up like a dog on a leash though!!!!-------Del
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Speaking of geese---My wife & I had a gander try to chase us off in the car once when we were driving thru an area.---I think there was about five female geese there & some young ones also.------I remember reading that Napoleon used geese as "guard geese"---the Germans did to in WWII.---------Del
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NASA-Tom Wrote:
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> Yes...........geese can have a fowl-mouth!
ha ha ha---That's what I like, a CLEAN fowl-mouth joke!!!------Good one Tom!
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Kevin Wrote:
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> In 1959 cars cost $4,000. Today they cost $16,000.
BRING BACK THE NICKEL CANDY BARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BuckeyeBrad Wrote:
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> and here's precisely why I throw in that comment.
> I've bought usually several examples of just about
> everything out there and I do provide my opinion
> sometimes, although not near as often as what I
> used to because you have no idea how often someone
> asks for an opinion, they ge
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Very interesting gold chart TerraDigger--thanks for posting it.-----From 2007 (to date), gold has a little more than doubled in value.---Where do we go from here???------I DO know one thing---I wished I wouldn't have sold last summer! (groan)-----Watch what I do and do just the opposite!------Yes, it would be interesting to see a silver chart also.--------Del
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Please clarify your statement Jim.-----The Minelab service center has been moved from Vegas to Chicago---but that is their SERVICE CENTER (not production facility).-----As far as build quality, I have owned/used many Minelabs and I don't see their quality as going "down hill".----In fact I see it as the other way around.---I have owned & used Excall, Explorers, Etracs & Xte
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TerraDigger Wrote:
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> My patriotic pride wants NASA, the United States
> and everything in it to succeed also
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> And even though I don't own a AT
> Pro...again..........a big thanks to all those who
> brought the detector's issues to the light of
> day....ya know who you are.
Amen to that!!----You g
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Keith-----You are probably right in what you say.----What ever the issue was/is--my next question---Where does QUALITY CONTROL come into play with Garrett?-----How in the world could they release this many units without "catching" something like this?-----I had one dealer tell me that there are MANY "problem" AT PRO's on dealers shelves right now (from the earlier run(s)
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Does anybody know?-----There is yet another report of an individual getting a DIFFERENT "marked up" coil back with his AT PRO that was sent in for the "fix".------What are they doing--taking coils off of one guys machine & putting it on another persons AT PRO?-------I've had a couple of bad coils on earlier FT machines that I've had to send in and when I got the
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synthnut Wrote:
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> Thanks for the clarification Del ..... I was
> beginning to think that the news that I told was
> nothing but lies !!........I feel so used
> !!!!.......... Nothing but chopped Liver
> !!!........... ( Just Kidding !! ) .......
ha ha ha ---I LIKE YOU JIM!!!!!!----Gotta get some humor in a ser
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Lawrenzo Wrote:
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> Lets get Tom going on this Keith we need some
> honest news..
We're getting some honest news Lawrenzo--but we need some MORE honest news!! (we knew what you meant) grin--------Get 'er boxed up Keith---Tom's awaitin! laf -----------Del
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jim tn Wrote:
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> Yes he has, seeker 41, but not one since the
> falsing issue has been resolved. (supposedly,
> anyway( HH jim tn
Correct ye are Jim!----Different ball game now (we hope).-------Del
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TerraDigger Wrote:
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> For cryin out loud......will somebody get a AT Pro
> in Tom's hands. The suspense is killing me
Been tryin TerraDigger!---Haven't got one (yet) or I'd do it myself.----Balls, I'll even pay the shipping one way! laff----C'mon someone! grin-------Del
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go-rebels Wrote:
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> What kind of quality system does Garrett have in
> place? I wonder why the early problem was not
> caught within the factory.
go-rebels------That's what we've been wondering "scratchin our heads" about from the beginning!-----Is it POOR quality control--or what??
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synthnut Wrote:
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> I can't speak for the G2, but I have wanted to try
> one .....All things considered, I'm not sure that
> it would really do THAT MUCH better if at all than
> the AT Pro when it comes to gold !!.....I can tell
> you that the AT Pro handles Iron REALLY WELL , and
> does a lot of things very
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