Bounty Hunter 202 owner manual Inthefieldtechniques

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After selecting your operating mode, swing the search coil gently side-to- side, slightly overlapping each sweep as you move forward. Make sure you keep your search coil approximately 1 inch above the ground as you search. Raising it in the sweep, or at the ends of your sweep, will cause false read- ings. Move slowly; hurrying will only cause you to miss targets.

Most good objects will respond with a good repeatable signal.

If a signal does not repeat after swinging 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 broken or non-repeatable nature.

The Pioneer 202 is a very sensitive and deep-seeking detector. It will respond loudly to many targets that other detectors would only detect with a weak signal. Because of this, trash-induced signals and other sources of interference may cause signals that seem confusing. The key to managing these false signals is to dig only those targets that emit a strong repeatable signal. As you sweep the search coil back and forth over the ground, learn to recognize the difference between the signals that occur at random and signals that are stable and repeatable.

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, consider purchasing the Bounty Hunter 4-Inch Gold Nugget Coil System.

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