SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (2023)

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GC-1083 Metal Detector
Owner’s ManualSUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (2)

1FEATURES

2EASY ASSEMBLY

3INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

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4LAYOUT OF THE CONTROL PANEL

6TESTING THE DETECTOR

7OUTDOOR DETECTING

8DETECTING WITH PINPOINT

9Troubleshooting Guide

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10Care and Maintenance

11Documents / Resources

11.1Related Manuals / Resources

FEATURES

  • LCD Display: Shows the probable type of metal, the depth of the target, range of DISC, NOTCH, the level of SENS, VOLUME and battery condition. It also has digital display for target ID.
  • Backlight: For better use in dark areas.
  • Five Control Buttons:
  1. POWER: Turns on or off the power.
  2. MENU: Press it to select desired operation mode and the setting of SENS and VOLUME.
  3. INCREASE (+): Increase the level of sensitivity or volume and the range of DISC (discrimination) or NOTCH.
  4. DECREASE (-): Decrease the level of sensitivity or volume and the range of discrimination or NOTCH.
  5. PINPOINT: Pinpoints the location of the target accurately.
  • Three Tone Audio Discrimination: Sounds three distinctive tones (high, medium, and low) for different types of metal.
  • Headphone Jack: Lets you connect headphones of 3.5mm and operate without trouble.
  • 10 Inch Waterproof Search Coil: This Lets you use the detector even if you must put it under shallow water.
  • Adjustable Shaft: This Lets you adjust the length of the shaft for comfortable use.

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EASY ASSEMBLY

Assembling your metal detector is easy and requires no special tools. Just follow these steps:
1. Put the washers into the groove of the lower stem. Ten using the supplied bolt and knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem.SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (4)

2. Press the button on the upper end of the lower stem and slide the lower stem into the middle stem. Then tighten the lock nut on the middle stem. SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (5)

3. Press the button on the middle stem and slide the middle stem into the S stem. Then tighten the lock nut on the S stem.SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (6)

4. Press the button on the top stem, and slide the top stem into the System. Adjust the stem to a length that lets you maintain a comfortable upright posture, with your arm relaxed at your side.SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (7)

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5. Fix the control box on the S stem and tighten the fixing screw properly.SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (8)

6. Wind the search coil cable around the stem. Insert the cable plug into the jack at the back of the control box.
Caution:

  • Do not over-tighten the search coil or use tools to tighten it.
  • Do not force the plugin. The excess force will cause damage.
  • To disconnect the cable, pull out the plug. Do not pull on the cable.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

IMPORTANT:

  • Always use ALKALINE batteries for optimal performance.
  • Always remove the batteries for prolonged storage.
  • DON’T use carbon batteries.
  • DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES.
  • CHECK THE BATTERIES if your detector exhibits any of the following symptoms:
    The unit does not turn on.
    Low speaker volume.
    The unit beeps continuously at a low sensitivity setting.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

  1. Turn off before installing the batteries.
  2. Take off the battery cover.
  3. Place two 9V alkaline batteries into the battery compartment matching the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

Warning:
Dispose of old batteries properly. Never bury or burn them.
USING HEADPHONES

  1. It is recommended to choose headphones with volume control.
  2. Insert the headphones’ 3.5mm plug into the headphone jack at the bottom of the control box. At this time the internal speaker disconnects.

LAYOUT OF THE CONTROL PANEL

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1. Target ID indications

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2. SENS (Sensitivity): Adjust the sensitivity from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the more sensitive the detector. This sensitivity control does not affect Pinpoint sensitivity.
If the detector beeps erratically or beeps when there are no metal objects being detected, reduce the sensitivity.
Note: Cell phones, cell phone towers, etc… all produce interference signals and will cause the detector to beep when no metal is present, and sometimes to beep erratically.
3. VOLUME: Adjust the volume level from 0 to 10.
4. DISC: Discrimination is an important feature of professional metal detectors. It allows users to ignore trash and unwanted objects.
The DISC control is the Discrimination function of the detector. In its default setting, all metals are detected. Use this DISC function in order to eliminate unwanted types of metals from detection. You only need to eliminate the targets in order. Each time you press the “+” button, a target will disappear. The target disappears means that the category is eliminated from detection. To pick up the eliminated target category, press “-” and categories will be accepted back in order.
Notice: The two targets on the right cannot be eliminated. These two targets represent silver or other high-value targets, which are generally desirable. So the detector does not allow them to be discriminated out.
5. NOTCH: It is similar to Discrimination(DISC). It allows you out of turn to accept or reject different types of metals. The DISC can only accept or reject metals in order.
The NOTCH Mode is only applicable in FOIL, 5¢, ALUM, and 1¢ these four categories. Press “+” or “-” to a new category. The target ID will flash for 3 seconds and then it will change to the opposite state. Or press MENU while the target ID is flashing, and then it will change to the opposite state. If the target had been illuminated previously
and disappears now indicates that the target has been eliminated from detection. As same, the target disappeared before and illuminates now indicates that target is notched in
or can be detected.

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  • POWER: Press the button to turn on the detector. Press it again to turn off the detector.
  • MENU: Press MENU to make it active and select operation mode(NOTCH or DISC), set SENS or VOLUME.
  • INCREASE (+): Increase the level of sensitivity or volume and the range of DISC (discrimination) or NOTCH.
  • DECREASE (-): Decrease the level of sensitivity or volume and the range of DISC (discrimination) or NOTCH.
  • PINPOINT: Press and hold for precision target pinpoint at any time.

TESTING THE DETECTOR

Supplies Needed:

• A bottle cap (made of iron)
• A nickel(5¢)
• A Gold Ring
• A quarter (25¢)
• A Penny(1¢)
• A dime(10¢)

2. Position the Detector:

  1. Place the detector on a table with the search coil hanging over the edge.
  2. Be sure that the search coil is far away from walls or metal objects. Keep the search coil away from any metal in the table.
  3. Turn off equipment that may interfere with electromagnetic radiation.
  4. Pivot the search coil back.
  5. Press POWER to turn on.

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3. Using ALL METAL Feature:
Wave all objects over the search coil and notice the different tones.
4. Using DISC (Discrimination) Feature:

  1. Press MENU until DISC is displayed on LCD.
  2. Press “+” once. The bottle cap(iron) indicator will disappear.
  3. Wave the bottle cap. It will not be detected because it has been “discriminated out.”

5. Using NOTCH Feature:

  1. Press MENU until NOTCH is displayed on LCD.
  2. Press “+” twice, 5¢ will flash for 3 seconds and disappear which means 5¢ is “notch out” (eliminated). To eliminate 1¢, press“+” until 1¢ flash and disappear.
  3. Wave 5¢ or 1¢ over the search coil. 5¢ and 1¢ will not be detected because they have been “notched out”(eliminated). Notice: the target categories that disappear on LCD can not be detected.

If you want to pick up the target type you eliminated before,Press “+” or ” – ” to the target, and then wait for the target to flash for 3 seconds, or press the MEMU button when it is flashing.
Using PINPOINT Feature:

  1. Press and hold the “PINPOINT” button, PP will appear on the LCD display.
  2. Hold a coin motionless over the search coil.
  3. Sweeping coin over search coil.
  4. Notice that the sound changes as the coin moves closer or further.
  5. Notice that the depth indicator changes as the coin moves up and down.

Adjusting SENS(Sensitivity)

  1. Press MENU until SENS is displayed on LCD.
  2. Press “+” or “-” to set the SEN. The sensitivity level can be set from 1 to 10.

8. Adjusting VOLUME

  1. Press MENU until VOLUME is displayed on LCD.
  2. Press “+” or “-” to set Volume. The volume level can be set from 0 to 10.

OVERLOAD WARNING
If a metal object or highly magnetic soil is too close to the search coil, the detector will overload, and “- – ” will appear on the LCD display. The detector will make a rapid, repeating mid-tone warning sound. Overload will not harm the detector, but the detector will not function in these conditions. If overload occurs, keep the search coil away from the target.
Note: There is a wide variety of metals and no target can be identified for certain until unearthed. This table is for general reference only.

OUTDOOR DETECTING

  1. Find a place outside where there is no metal.
  2. Place a sample you want to find on the ground.
  3. Press POWER to turn on the detector.
  4. Swing the search coil gently from side to side, slightly overlapping each sweep as you move forward. Keep your search coil approximately 1-2 inches above the ground as you search.

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Notes:

  • Raising it during the sweep, or at the ends of your sweep, can cause false readings.
  • Move slowly; hurrying will cause you to miss targets.
  • Most desirable objects will respond with a repeatable tone. When discriminating, iron and foil objects generally do not respond.
  • 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.

DETECTING WITH PINPOINT

After you find a target, you can use PP(Pinpoint) to find the exact location of the target as follows.

  1. Press and hold PP to activate the Pinpoint feature.
  2. Move the search coil slowly across the target, and you can locate it by sound.

Narrow the Detection Rage:

  1. To narrow the response further, position the search coil near the target.
  2. Press the PP button and hold, moving the search coil slowly.
  3. When you hear the sound, you can release the PP.
  4. And then press PP to continue the detection. In this way, you can narrow the range of the target.
  5. Repeat the above steps.

When the coil moves to the center of the target the signal from the detector is the strongest.

Troubleshooting Guide

ProblemReasonSuggestion
The detector displays or sounds without detecting any target.1. The detector may receive interference and the false signal from the broadcast antennas and other electronic lines.
2. The humidity of the environment may be extremely high.
1. Change searching place. 2. Wait for some time to check again.
The detector sounds false signals.1. Sensitivity set too high/ environmental electromagnetic interference.
2. Sweeping the detector’s search coil too fast or at the wrong angle.
3. Using 2 detectors in close proximity.
1. Reduce sensitivity. 2. Sweep the search coil more slowly and hold the detector correctly.
3. Keep two detectors at least 6 meters(20′) apart.
The detector does not detect anything.1. Sensitivity set too low. 2. Target range is eliminated. 3. Search coil is not parallel to the ground.1. Increase the sensitivity. 2. Recover all target range.
angel to 3ust the search coil is parallel to the
ground.
LCD displays multiple target categories or emits several sounds at once.1 . There may be over one kind of metal target.
2. The detector can’t identify the target. Sometimes, oxidized metal also causes the excursion of the target arrow and tone.
1. Reduce the sensitivity to eliminate the detection of the deeper target.
2 Sweep the search coil with different angles.
No power, no sound.1. Five-pin cable not connected well.
2. Dead battery.
1. Re-plug it properly. 2. Replace batteries.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST,
YOU CAN REACH US AT [emailprotected].
OUR PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ENGINEERS ARE HERE READY TO HELP.

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Care and Maintenance

Our metal detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so you can enjoy it for years.
SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (22)Handle the detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and cases and can cause the detector to work improperly.
SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (23)Use the detector only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage the cases of the detector.
SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (24)Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
SUNPOW GC-1083 Metal Detector Owner's Manual - Manuals+ (25)Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the detector.

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Documents / Resources

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FAQs

How do you activate a metal detector? ›

To use a metal detector, stand in a comfortable position and extend or retract the stem so that the coils hover just above the ground when you hold the unit. Walk slowly as you swipe the machine from side to side.

What do the different beeps on a metal detector mean? ›

You will learn which sounds indicate a valuable metal and which not. Valuable metals like gold or silver will probably make a high pitch beep on your metal detector, low value metals like iron will make a dull beep. You can even “screen out” certain metals so you will only hear a sound when a valuable metal is located.

What is the farthest depth a metal detector works? ›

Are you curious about metal detecting, and wondering how deep a metal detector can go? Most metal detectors can detect objects about 4-8ʺ (10 - 20 cm) deep. In ideal conditions, a mid-range metal detector can reach 12-18ʺ (30-45 cm) underground. Some specialized detectors can go as deep as 65' (20 m).

What setting do you put a metal detector on? ›

Many detectors can chatter from EMI when set to the maximum sensitivity or gain levels. Especially if you live in the city around large power lines and multiple WiFi and cellular signals bouncing around the area. Less is more for the first time user. Set it to 7 of 10 or (70 of 100) as a good starting point.

Can a metal detector find a wedding ring? ›

Endless amounts of rings, watches, necklaces and earrings can be picked up with a metal detector. People playing Frisbee, volleyball or frolicking on the beach don't even realize when their ring falls loose or clasps break on necklaces and bracelets.

Can metal detectors detect keys? ›

Fortunately, a metal detector can find keys. Most keys have metal conductors as their base, so a detector can quickly locate them.

Why is my metal detector constantly beeping? ›

The most common reasons your metal detector beeps too often are: Low batteries. Moisture in cable connections or control box. Bad coil.

What is the best frequency for detecting gold? ›

The frequency you choose will depend on the type of metal you are searching for. The best place to find ferrous metals and iron is at 10 kHz and higher. Gold can be found at 14 kHz and higher. At frequencies between 3 kHz and 7 kHz, silver, copper, and brass can be found.

What does gold show up as on metal detector? ›

Q: Will any metal detector find gold? Yes. Most metal detectors are capable of finding gold but some will do a much better job than others. Since gold has rather low conductivity, metal detectors that use higher frequencies will spot gold better than low frequency detectors.

Can a metal detector find gold nuggets? ›

The answer is YES, they all do. Some do it better than others. Some detectors like the Minelab Gold Monster or GPZ 7000 are specifically designed to find small gold pieces (which most naturally occurring gold is). When it comes to finding gold rings, just about any metal detector will work.

How do you make a metal detector more powerful? ›

To increase the depth of a metal detector, you can:
  1. sweep the coil close to the ground.
  2. increase the sensitivity setting.
  3. reduce the discrimination setting.
  4. install fresh batteries.
  5. upgrade to larger coil.

How deep can a metal detector detect gold? ›

A realistic depth to detect a fair size nugget is around 1,5 meters with the best gold prospecting machine on the market, the Minelab GPX5000. Depending on soil condition and nugget size a 1,5 meter depth is a realistic max depth for a large nugget. Deeper than 1,5 meters is not realistic.

What is the best sensitivity for metal detector? ›

Ferrous metals, such as steel and iron, are the easiest to detect because they have the most effect on the sensing field. Nonferrous metals, such as copper, aluminum, brass, and lead are almost as easy to detect and have a multiplier of approximately 1.1 times ferrous sensitivity.

Why won't my metal detector detect gold? ›

Rich gold ore where the gold is finely dispersed in the rock will be hard to detect or undetectable. Wiry or spongy masses of gold are hard to detect. Jewelry hunters run into this when trying to detect lost necklaces.

How do you use a sensitivity on a metal detector? ›

While holding your Prospector Metal Detector as indicated in the picture to the right, sweep the search coil slowly from side to side. While sweeping, maintain the search coil level with the ground. If the detector chatters, reduce the sensitivity by turning the left knob (Sensitivity) counterclockwise.

Can a metal detector find diamonds? ›

This leads to an important point: metal detectors will not detect non metal items such as gemstones, diamonds and pearls. What a metal detector can do is lead you to indicator minerals, which are used by prospectors. Prospectors follow the indicator trail back to gold or the volcanic pipe which may contain diamonds.

What is the most valuable find with a metal detector? ›

These are the most valuable metal detector finds.
  • 17th-Century Pirate Loot. ...
  • Roman and Viking Treasures. ...
  • 12th-Century Silver Penny. ...
  • 17th-Century Gold Ring. ...
  • Gold Bible Pendant. Value: $130,000. ...
  • Silver-Hammered Coins. Value: $133,026 (£100,000) ...
  • The Mojave Nugget. Value: $200,000. ...
  • The Stirling Torcs. Value: $614,582 (£462,000)
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Will my jewelry set off the metal detector at the airport? ›

Oversized and metallic jewelry can trigger the alarm, so it's best to put it in your carry-on, where it won't set off the metal detector. In fact, TSA actually recommends that you keep your jewelry on (with the exception of large or metallic pieces).

Will a CD set off a metal detector? ›

They can't detect what is being stolen from warehouses and distribution centers today. This includes small electronics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, apparel and other soft goods, CDs and DVDs, USB sticks, groceries and alcohol. Anything made of plastics, ceramics, wood or organic materials.

Can metal detectors detect through snow? ›

Yes, you can metal detect in the snow. However, if the snow is deep, your detector won't penetrate the ground as far as you'd like. Find areas where snow drifts haven't piled or the wind has blown some of the ground clear.

Will a metal detector find my keys in snow? ›

When using a metal detector in the snow to find lost keys, try to keep the detector as low to the ground as possible. Metal detectors work best when close to the object and snow can add distance the same way as dirt. Sweep slowly, parallel to the ground and even push snow with the detector coil to scan deeper.

What causes a metal detector to go off? ›

When the field strikes that . 38 special in your pocket, there is generated a tiny electrical current, which produces a radio signal, which is picked up by the detector's antenna. The signal is amplified and analyzed, then, maybe, the alarm goes off.

What interferes with a metal detector? ›

Possible sources of ground loops are loose nuts or bolts, poorly designed reject devices, degenerating bearings in an idler or drive pulley, or even another piece of machinery bumping up against the metal detector system.

What is metal detector chatter? ›

Electrical interference can cause a metal detector to “chatter” spontaneously, to lose sensitivity for no apparent reason, or to cause periodic audio “wobble” or slow waves of spontaneous sound.

Where is the best place to find gold with a metal detector? ›

The best gold mining areas in California are in 3 distinct regions; in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, further north in the Siskiyou and Trinity Mountains, and in parts of the Mojave desert in southern California.

What is the difference between gold detector and metal detector? ›

Gold is a metal, so a Metal Detector is capable of finding gold, and vice-versa, a Gold Detector is also capable of detecting various metals. Metal Detectors are primarily used by hobbyists who are looking to find a wide range of metals including, relics, artefacts, coins, jewellery including silver and gold.

What is the frequency of silver? ›

The threshold frequency of silver is 9.71×1015 Hz.

What metals Cannot be detected by a metal detector? ›

Metal detectors are good for finding silver, gold, and jewelry. So, the question of whether or not it can locate diamonds seems to make sense. But as mentioned, metal detectors can only locate ferrous and non-ferrous metals. So, it will not detect diamonds as they do not have metallic properties.

Can metal detectors detect phones? ›

On top of that, they're expensive to replace—the average cost of a new smartphone in 2021 is between $600 to $1000. But you can find your lost phone with a metal detector. Whether it's an iPhone or Android, there's a lot of metal inside them.

Does gold stick to a magnet? ›

If it's real gold it will not stick to the magnet. (Fun fact: Real gold is not magnetic.) Fake gold, on the other hand, will stick to the magnet.

Do all creeks have gold in them? ›

Not every creek and river out there has gold. From a practical sense it would be fair to say that most of them don't have any gold, or there is so little gold that it would be a waste of time trying to find it. Taking some extra time to research good locations is time well-invested.

Can I find gold in any river? ›

Every river in the world contains gold. However, some rivers contain so little gold that one could pan and sieve for years and not find even one small flake. The amateur prospector will not be able to determine whether gold is contained within an outcrop of rocks.

Can you calibrate a metal detector? ›

A metal detector, however, has no international standard to which it can be “calibrated” (again, calibration and verification). There is a wide variety of variables that affect a detectors capabilities. Most important among those fluctuations is the product itself.

How do you set the ground balance on a metal detector? ›

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Should a metal detector touch the ground? ›

For best results keep your metal detectors coil as low to the ground as possible. An inch or less above the ground, but not scraping the ground.

Will a metal detector find silver? ›

Myth Four: “Metal detectors can only find ferrous metals.”

In fact, metal detectors can find non-ferrous metals that include gold, silver, and even aluminum. If it is made of metal, your metal detector can find it.

Do thieves use metal detectors? ›

Using Metal Detectors

Metal detectors double as both a tool and a trick and they help burglars out a great deal, especially once they make their way into your home or office.

How much does a good quality metal detector cost? ›

Between $500 and $1,000: More technology costs more money, so don't be surprised when more capable metal detectors come with a bump in price. More than $1,000: For more than $1,000, you'll get premium metal detectors fit for an archeological dig.

Can metal detectors detect steel? ›

Metal detectors have a tough time detecting metals like stainless steel, which have very poor electrical conductivity. Stainless steel has low magnetic permeability, which means it does not produce a signal strong enough to be detected. Other items that metal detectors won't be able to locate include: Gemstones.

What is threshold on a metal detector? ›

Threshold. Threshold is the continuous sound used to listen for target signals. The Threshold will 'blank' to indicate the detection of a discriminated/rejected target. When a Threshold is too high, a faint signal is masked and only the peak of the loud sound is audible above the Threshold.

How do you measure sensitivity of a detector? ›

The sensitivity S of a detector is its response y divided by its excitation x. As for the minimum detectable excitation xmin is called the detectivity D of the detector and it is set by the noise in the detector. If the signal is immersed in the noise it could not be directly detected.

What do the different beeps on a metal detector mean? ›

You will learn which sounds indicate a valuable metal and which not. Valuable metals like gold or silver will probably make a high pitch beep on your metal detector, low value metals like iron will make a dull beep. You can even “screen out” certain metals so you will only hear a sound when a valuable metal is located.

What do the numbers on a metal detector mean? ›

Then, when you look at the LCD display on your detector, you'll see numbers and/or bars illuminated on the screen. This is the Target Identification indicator. It indicates which type of metal is being transmitted. Usually, the target Identification has an iron section, a gold range and a silver range.

Does gold beep with metal detector? ›

Jewellery will only set off metal detectors if it's made from magnetic metals. This means that you don't need to remove good-quality rings, necklaces, bracelets and piercings if they're made from silver, gold or platinum.

How do you use a metal detector effectively? ›

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How do you use a cheap metal detector? ›

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How do you swing a metal detector? ›

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How do you use the metal detector in rdr2? ›

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How do I increase the sensitivity of my metal detector? ›

To maximize sensitivity the smallest possible aperture size should be used. Optimum aperture size will be dependent upon the products being inspected, and in the case of conveyorized inspection, the dimensions and orientation of the product on the belt.

Is it better to metal detect when the ground is wet? ›

Opinions and Science. Most opinions out there, based on actual metal detecting experience, say that you can generally get better performance and even detect deeper targets when the ground is wet. The halo effect presents a bigger target to the detector. In other words, the buried object tends to sound larger than it is ...

Why won't my metal detector detect gold? ›

Rich gold ore where the gold is finely dispersed in the rock will be hard to detect or undetectable. Wiry or spongy masses of gold are hard to detect. Jewelry hunters run into this when trying to detect lost necklaces.

Will a cheap metal detector find gold? ›

Yes. Most metal detectors are capable of finding gold but some will do a much better job than others. Since gold has rather low conductivity, metal detectors that use higher frequencies will spot gold better than low frequency detectors.

How do I find property stakes with a metal detector? ›

Use a metal detector and then start digging. The marker should be about 6-10 inches below the surface. It may have a colored cap with numbers on the top. Use your survey to see what distance the back stake is from the front stake and use your tape measure to measure that distance, then use the metal detector and dig.

Is metal detecting hard? ›

Metal detecting can be hard and unsatisfying, if you lack knowledge, and sometimes, a simple tip from an experienced detectorist can overhaul the whole thing.

How fast should I swing my metal detector? ›

Garrett Metal Detectors, for instance, recommends 3-feet per second for their At Series Detectors. Which, is relatively fast. Here are some examples and reasons why you may want to swing your metal detector fast or slow. Known for large and small gold alike, Rich Hill, AZ is place of gold prospecting legend.

What is a motion metal detector? ›

Motion detectors first appeared in the late 1980's and were seen as a virtually automatic detector, these detectors are automatically tuned whenever they are operating and run silently as you scan the ground, when you pass the search head over a find, the detector will emit a short "beep" as the search head is swept ...

How do whites metal detectors work? ›

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Is metal detector worth it RDR? ›

You can't find coins or jewelry without a metal detector, and those are the most valuable collections. Not to mention the random diggable loot on the map. your ability to generate income on just jewelry and coin sets alone will more than double your income. Buy it.

Why is my metal detector not working? ›

check the battery, whether it is charged and working properly, because fake signals are frequent when the battery is almost dead. It is always a good idea to have an additional set of batteries when you go to any location. next, check whether there are power lines around the patch you are combing through.

Do you need the metal detector to find coins rdr2? ›

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