Bounty Hunter FAST Inthefieldtechniques, Sweep Technique, Tone Response, Correct, Wrong

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SWEEP TECHNIQUE

Sweep the search coil in a slow, consistent, side-to-side motion. The detector’s circuitry is constantly calculating the ground’s mineralization. A steady, consistent coil speed is required for the detector to make an accurate calculation. Keep the search coil about one inch above the ground. Keep the coil even with the ground. Do not raise the coil at the ends of your sweep.

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TONE RESPONSE

Only dig up targets that induce repeatable tones. Each time you pass the search coil over a possible target, you should hear the same tone. If the tone does not repeat on each pass, varies in tone, or varies in location, then the target is usually not of value.

Inconsistent tones are evidence of high oxidation (rusted metal) or irregularly shaped trash items.

Note, however, that multiple tones may be evidence of multiple targets.

If you cannot pinpoint the location of a very strong signal, lift the coil higher off of the ground until a weaker, but more precise signal is heard.

For very weak signals, try moving the coil in short, rapid sweeps, closer to the ground.

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