INTHEFIELDTECHNIQUES
-Motionmodes
After selecting your operating mode, swing the search coil gently
Most good objects will respond with a good repeatable signal. If a sig-
nal does not repeat after swing- ing the coil directly over the suspected target a few times, it is more than likely trash metal. False signals can be caused by trashy ground, electrical interference, or by large irregular trash objects. These signals are easily recognized by their often
bro- ken or
The Pioneer 505 is a very sensitive and
When searching very trashy ground, it is best to scan small areas with slow, short overlapping sweeps. To prevent erratic signals and difficult pinpointing in trashy areas, use the Bounty Hunter
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READS | ACTUALLY |
LIKE THIS | BE THIS |
4-INCHGOLDNUGGETCOIL
The standard
Tight Spaces | The |
Black Sand | “Sees through” black sand, or other highly mineralized soils, because the ratio of |
Trashy Areas | metal to detection area is higher. Perfect for gold prospecting. |
Narrow detection field can better separate objects. |
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