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New Garrett Ad - Beachcomber 4/29/2004, 7:54 pm

Re: New Garrett Ad - Mr. Bill 4/30/2004, 5:24 am

Opps, Posted in wrong spot, sorry. - Mr. Bill 4/30/2004, 5:46 am

I would think the 96 frequency thing is about as far of a stretch as one can take it since,,,, - Scott me. 4/29/2004, 8:16 pm

Scott had you checked your Goldquest SS - Mr. Bill 4/30/2004, 5:33 am

Here is a classic detector.....still a boner in the iron - Scott Me. 4/29/2004, 6:47 pm

Re: Here is a classic detector.....still a boner in the iron - Jeff Kinzli 4/30/2004, 12:25 am

Re: Here is a classic detector.....still a boner in the iron - Marc/Tucson 4/29/2004, 11:11 pm

XLT/1.1/E-series ? - Peter Jones 4/27/2004, 9:03 am

Re: XLT/1.1/E-series ? - Carl-NC 4/27/2004, 4:21 pm

Re: XLT/1.1/E-series ? - Brian 4/28/2004, 9:55 am

Re: XLT / DFX - Paul WV 4/28/2004, 7:30 am

Re: XLT/1.1/E-series ? - Peter Jones 4/27/2004, 4:37 pm

Re: XLT/1.0 - Paul WV 4/28/2004, 7:24 am

Hey Carl, Older detectors...here's one you've never seen.. - Paul (Ca) 4/27/2004, 1:23 am

Nice looking unit. - Jbird 4/28/2004, 8:43 pm

Yeah, She's a beauty.. - Paul (Ca) 4/29/2004, 12:32 am

Another pic - Paul (Ca) 4/27/2004, 1:26 am

Paul (CA).....check your e-mail. - Jbird 4/25/2004, 1:54 pm

Re: Paul (CA).....check your e-mail. - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 7:21 pm

how are you willing to drive for a thunting day? - Marc/Tucson 4/25/2004, 1:24 pm

What ever it takes to bring home the bacon :) - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 7:30 pm

Re: how are you willing to drive for a thunting day? - Marc 4/25/2004, 1:25 pm

Explorer III finished, Here's the better version. 4 hour mod...... - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 1:59 am

Re: Explorer III finished, Here's the better version. 4 hour mod...... - Marc/Tucson 4/25/2004, 1:14 pm

Re: Explorer III finished, Here's the better version. 4 hour mod...... - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 7:33 pm

Re: Nice Job!!! - Paul 4/25/2004, 12:52 pm

Made my hair stand on end last night.. - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 7:46 pm

Don't worry, Paul - Carl 4/26/2004, 10:15 pm

Re: Explorer III finished, Here's the better version. 4 hour mod...... - Jbird 4/25/2004, 2:19 am

Re: Explorer III finished, Here's the better version. 4 hour mod...... - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 2:40 am

OK- Somebody confess- What is the new Garrett machine?... - G. Baker 4/24/2004, 12:27 pm

Re: OK- Somebody confess- What is the new Garrett machine?... - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 7:16 pm

Wrong thread, N/T - Paul (Ca) 4/25/2004, 7:19 pm

TR TK - Skeptic 4/24/2004, 4:50 pm

Virus alert - Jbird 4/23/2004, 12:09 pm

I started getting them about 3 weeks ago - JB(MS) 4/23/2004, 4:14 pm

Re: I started getting them about 3 weeks ago - Carl 4/23/2004, 11:21 pm

Word must'a got out.......... - Jbird 4/24/2004, 9:10 pm

Well, Shucks!! - Jbird 4/25/2004, 2:13 am

Think it could be - JB(MS) 4/25/2004, 12:35 pm

They after us, JB. - Jbird 4/25/2004, 1:49 pm

CScope 1220XD Coil - Mode 4/23/2004, 8:39 am

CScope coils - Jbird 4/23/2004, 2:40 pm

Coils - Mode 4/24/2004, 6:46 am

new Garrett Ad - Carl 4/23/2004, 3:35 am

Re: new Garrett Ad - JB(MS) 4/23/2004, 7:00 pm

Oh..like finding dimes at 12" - Scott me. 4/23/2004, 7:25 pm

Re: Oh..like finding dimes at 12" - Carl 4/23/2004, 11:30 pm

True...beaches are an exception... - Scott Me. 4/24/2004, 8:46 am

Even deeper - JB(MS) 4/23/2004, 7:56 pm

I'll tell yah how this happens - Scott Me. 4/23/2004, 8:02 pm

Add Hype....a sign of desperation... - Scott Me. 4/23/2004, 6:08 pm

Re: new Garrett Ad - Marc/Tucson 4/23/2004, 9:44 am

Re: new Garrett Ad - Steve Herschbach 4/23/2004, 4:17 pm

Re: new Garrett Ad - Marc/Tucson 4/23/2004, 8:21 pm

oops..I mean Steve Herschbach - Marc/Tucson 4/24/2004, 12:22 pm

Re: White's Ad - Steve Herschbach 4/23/2004, 4:04 pm

Re: new Garrett Ad - Beachcomber 4/23/2004, 7:01 am

Re: new Garrett Ad - jim searcy 4/23/2004, 6:30 am

Re: new Garrett Ad - Carl 4/23/2004, 11:53 pm

I'm impressed with my CoinStrike - Rick, N. MI 4/23/2004, 12:44 am

C$ Gain and Threshold settings - Tom NW MI 4/23/2004, 7:22 am

Really now, just what is it that you like about the - Tom NW MI 4/23/2004, 6:45 am

Re: Really now, just what is it that you like about the - Rick, N. MI 4/23/2004, 11:01 pm

Question for George Payne? - Paul WV 4/22/2004, 9:28 am

Re: CoinTrax Module - George Payne 4/22/2004, 12:24 pm

Re: Thanks Mr. Payne. "nt" - Paul WV 4/23/2004, 5:15 am

vibraprobe 560 - dustin mandryk 4/21/2004, 1:33 pm

Re: vibraprobe 560 - John-Edmonton 4/21/2004, 6:30 pm

thanks John i will try that. - dustin 4/21/2004, 7:06 pm

where I can I buy the plastic cover for a meter? - Paul WV 4/19/2004, 7:13 pm

Whites upper pole - JB(MS) 4/19/2004, 8:30 pm

Re: Whites upper pole - Paul WV 4/19/2004, 9:05 pm

Got your email - JB(MS) 4/19/2004, 9:55 pm

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - Scott Me. 4/19/2004, 8:55 pm

Now lets be fair about this, - Jbird 4/19/2004, 9:21 pm

Well what fair is what I said in the post....Paul has first option - Scott Me. 4/19/2004, 9:27 pm

I'm really impressed with the Fisher Excel ID - George Fatizzi 4/18/2004, 4:42 pm

Re: I'm really impressed with the Fisher Excel ID - Beachcomber 4/20/2004, 12:43 am

Hey Bernie.... - George Fatizzi 4/21/2004, 7:47 am

Thanks George..... - Beachcomber 4/21/2004, 4:38 pm

Hey George.... - Scott Me. 4/18/2004, 10:35 pm

Nope...I was always afraid to try the CoinStrike due to the reasons you mentioned - George Fatizzi 4/19/2004, 5:38 am

What I am interested in is how it works in heavy iron trash.... - Scott Me. 4/19/2004, 5:15 pm

More on iron ID - Tom NW MI 4/22/2004, 9:44 am

Excellent..finally some real info - Scott Me. 4/22/2004, 5:50 pm

If all else fails, one more thing - Tom NW MI 4/23/2004, 6:32 am

Scott, here's what I have learned about the C$ and the iron ID - Tom NW MI 4/22/2004, 6:58 am

Scott...I'll let you know about the iron as I use it more - George Fatizzi 4/21/2004, 7:51 am

If it is on par with a Whites IDX Pro - Scott Me. 4/21/2004, 12:27 pm

Re: If it is on par with a Whites IDX Pro - Beachcomber 4/21/2004, 4:42 pm

Re: Hey George.... - Mr. Bill 4/19/2004, 5:03 am

Gotta Know!! - Ron Brown 4/18/2004, 8:39 am

Thanks for all your help, much appreciated. - Ron Brown 4/19/2004, 7:02 am

Re: Gotta Know!! - Jbird 4/18/2004, 1:42 pm

What state are in..... - Scott Me. 4/18/2004, 10:11 am

State of Confusion - Kevin 4/19/2004, 10:58 am

Re: Gotta Know!! - G. Baker 4/18/2004, 10:11 am

Re: Gotta Know!! - JB(MS) 4/18/2004, 9:46 am

A quick 24 hour full mod....I just can't let Paul get away with a land speed record:-) - Scott Me. 4/17/2004, 3:53 pm

Re: A quick 24 hour full mod....I just can't let Paul get away with a land speed record:-) - Marc/Tucson 4/18/2004, 3:12 am

Re: A quick 24 hour full mod....I just can't let Paul get away with a land speed record:-) - Marc/Tucson 4/18/2004, 3:16 am

Re: A quick 24 hour full mod....I just can't let Paul get away with a land speed record:-) - Paul (Ca) 4/17/2004, 6:52 pm

Re: A quick 24 hour full mod....I just can't let Paul get away with a land speed record:-) - Marc/Tucson 4/17/2004, 5:48 pm

it runs on 4 AA's...rechargeable 2000 MaH Nimh - Scott Me. 4/17/2004, 5:58 pm

Pic 2 - Scott Me. 4/17/2004, 3:55 pm

forgot the link to Pic 2 - Scott Me. 4/17/2004, 3:58 pm

Nice !!!!!!!!!! - Dave 4/17/2004, 7:23 pm

Anyone here plan on trying the Fisher Excel - Scott Me. 4/16/2004, 7:08 pm

Funny you should ask Scott... - George Fatizzi 4/16/2004, 10:03 pm

I hope so George....I was not a C$ fan at all..but - Scott Me. 4/16/2004, 10:40 pm

One need’s to accept this BS with a grain of salt. - BWB 4/17/2004, 10:16 am

By the way...I hate liars so... - Scott 4/17/2004, 5:54 pm

Well you really are way out there - Scott Me, 4/17/2004, 12:31 pm

I'm with Scott - Steve Herschbach 4/17/2004, 11:51 am

Ha ha! Great post Scott! - George Fatizzi 4/16/2004, 10:59 pm

Ahh...I was not knocking Bush....but I like that term..but I did not make it up... - Scott Me. 4/16/2004, 11:07 pm

Re: Anyone here plan on trying the Fisher Excel - Tom NW MI 4/16/2004, 8:15 pm

Made a good find yesterday - Tom NW MI 4/16/2004, 6:58 am

Re: Made a good find yesterday - Paul (Ca) 4/16/2004, 7:15 am

I would appreciate the lookup.. - Tom NW MI 4/16/2004, 7:27 am

Recovered a first last week, 1857 Flask for Remington Army Revolver.. - Paul (Ca) 4/16/2004, 12:12 am

Do you have an esxtra bunkhouse? - Jbird 4/16/2004, 4:40 pm

Re: Do you have an esxtra bunkhouse? - Paul (Ca) 4/16/2004, 6:14 pm

WTG Paul - Tom NW MI 4/16/2004, 6:34 am

Re: WTG Paul - Paul (Ca) 4/16/2004, 7:11 am

is this Paul Polumbo from calif? - jim searcy 4/16/2004, 12:31 am

Re: is this Paul Polumbo from calif? - Paul (Ca) 4/16/2004, 12:36 am

Coil 2 detector cable - Tippy 4/15/2004, 10:27 pm

Hey Paul..I emailed you back on your PI email you sent...but - Scott Me. 4/14/2004, 7:58 pm

My e-mail must be full.. - Paul (Ca) 4/14/2004, 10:49 pm

Best coin ID Detector - Old Goat 4/14/2004, 3:36 pm

Re: Best coin ID Detector - Old Goat 4/15/2004, 3:07 am

If you have arthritis....I think the Tesoro Cortes is probably the best bet...or the Deleon... - Scott Me. 4/15/2004, 9:27 am

Re: Best coin ID Detector - JB(MS) 4/14/2004, 9:14 pm

Well on some other forums that could be a loaded question....but in my opinion - Scott me. 4/14/2004, 6:57 pm

Re: Well on some other forums that could be a loaded question....but in my opinion - e. j. fowler 4/14/2004, 7:03 pm

Bounty Hunter - JB(MS) 4/14/2004, 10:21 pm

Question for George Payne - LowRider 4/13/2004, 4:32 pm

Re: Mark 1 DD coil - George Payne 4/13/2004, 6:44 pm

Re: Mark 1 DD coil - LowRiger 4/14/2004, 11:01 pm

Re: Mark 1 DD coil - Paul (Ca) 4/13/2004, 9:22 pm

Re: Whites makes a 3X6 - Paul WV 4/14/2004, 7:29 am

What about the old Whites Bigfoot coils..weren't they DD and along the same idea as the Tesoro... - Beachcomber 4/14/2004, 12:25 am

Question for George Payne - Beachcomber 4/12/2004, 7:48 pm

Re: Teknetics loop wiring - George Payne 4/12/2004, 11:18 pm

Thank You!!!!! - Beachcomber 4/13/2004, 12:10 am

Detector for the Visually Impaired? - Mark G 4/12/2004, 1:58 pm

Garrett Infinium update...You'll find this hard to beleive.. - Paul (Ca) 4/11/2004, 10:35 pm

Re: Garrett Infinium update...You'll find this hard to beleive.. - Steve Herschbach 4/12/2004, 12:38 pm

Todays finds with the Infinium (Pic) - Paul (Ca) 4/13/2004, 9:13 pm

What's interesting... - Steve Herschbach 4/13/2004, 11:15 pm

Waterproof Pi's - Paul (Ca) 4/14/2004, 11:26 pm

Re: Waterproof Pi's - Steve Herschbach 4/15/2004, 4:36 pm

Re: Garrett Infinium update...You'll find this hard to beleive.. - Carl 4/13/2004, 1:06 am

Infinium and small gold. - Steve Herschbach 4/13/2004, 12:02 pm

Re: Infinium and small gold. - steve d 4/23/2004, 1:02 pm

Man! If JB could only see this post. HH Paul n/t - jim searcy 4/12/2004, 8:21 am

Re: Man! If JB could only see this post. HH Paul n/t - JB(MS) 4/12/2004, 4:20 pm

Switch and pot sealing boots - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 8:02 pm

Wanna make that new plastic enclosure more emi proof - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 7:59 pm

another link for emi paint - Scott me. 4/11/2004, 9:53 pm

Re: Wanna make that new plastic enclosure more emi proof - Paul (Ca) 4/11/2004, 9:42 pm

The correct memory cable for undewater use..a source - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 7:56 pm

A link for some of the best underwater coil connectors - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 7:49 pm

Why......WHY....do I even do these mods.....someone asked me. - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 6:33 pm

Re: Why......WHY....do I even do these mods.....someone asked me. - Sean Goddard 4/12/2004, 7:19 pm

Yep..it is a drag... - Scott me. 4/12/2004, 7:47 pm

Re: Yep..it is a drag... - Carl 4/13/2004, 1:21 am

Interesting information - David Di 4/11/2004, 7:27 pm

fishscales with a classic id - dustin 4/11/2004, 4:03 pm

Re: fishscales with a classic id - Jbird 4/11/2004, 5:05 pm

Re: fishscales with a classic id - Rich 4/13/2004, 3:11 pm

OK Seeker!! Here's your old Minelab housing for my new hot PI.. - Paul (Ca) 4/10/2004, 11:22 pm

Well Done Paul !! - Seeker (ak) 4/17/2004, 2:47 pm

All Hail PI MAN - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 9:54 am

Take a close look at that DD cloil, It used to be yours :) - Paul (Ca) 4/11/2004, 6:01 pm

New Treasure Baron?? - Sean Goddard 4/10/2004, 10:24 pm

Re: New CoinTrax chip?, yes..........New Treasure Baron? - George Payne 4/12/2004, 11:48 am

Re: New Treasure Baron?? - JB(MS) 4/10/2004, 10:58 pm

Re: New Treasure Baron?? - Sean Goddard 4/12/2004, 7:08 pm

Re: Discovery Electronics - George Payne 4/12/2004, 11:03 pm

The MAxxed Tek ST is done - Scott Me. 4/10/2004, 10:22 pm

Nice One Scott - Seeker (ak) 4/17/2004, 2:55 pm

Re: Great Job!!!! - Paul WV 4/11/2004, 4:38 pm

Re: The MAxxed Tek ST is done - Beachcomber 4/11/2004, 4:11 pm

Not retired...UNEMPLOYED... - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 5:48 pm

Re: Not retired...UNEMPLOYED... - Paul (Ca) 4/11/2004, 10:44 pm

Re: Not retired...UNEMPLOYED... - Beachcomber 4/11/2004, 6:43 pm

Not retired....Demoted :( - Paul (Ca) 4/11/2004, 6:25 pm

Re: Not retired....Demoted :( - Beachcomber 4/11/2004, 6:56 pm

Your waterproof mods and.. - Paul (Ca) 4/11/2004, 9:58 pm

Re: Your waterproof mods and.. - Beachcomber 4/11/2004, 10:25 pm

It is that junk yard dog tenacity that makes you so darn good:-) - Scott Me. 4/11/2004, 6:39 pm

Clean operating unit,,, - Paul (Ca) 4/10/2004, 11:04 pm

Pic 2 - Scott me. 4/10/2004, 10:24 pm

Pic 3 - Scott Me 4/10/2004, 10:26 pm

Whites Gold Master V-SAT 4 sale - Phil(NM) 4/10/2004, 7:35 pm

Re: Whites Gold Master V-SAT 4 sale - Phil 4/17/2004, 6:51 pm

Premonition? - JB(MS) 4/9/2004, 10:51 pm

Re: Premonition? - Jbird 4/10/2004, 5:50 pm

Also............ - Jbird 4/10/2004, 5:54 pm

Man JB, - jim searcy 4/10/2004, 2:33 am

Golden µMax - JB(MS) 4/10/2004, 8:45 am

Ground hog - sean m 4/6/2004, 5:38 pm

Re: Ground hog - Bob sw.mo 4/6/2004, 11:49 pm

Thanks Bob! n/t - sean m 4/7/2004, 4:05 pm

The TR Lives - TRTIM 4/6/2004, 8:11 am

home brew - funthings 4/6/2004, 4:32 am

Mark l adjusted - Bob sw.mo 4/5/2004, 8:42 pm

Don't have a Thesaurus - Tom NW MI 4/5/2004, 7:12 pm

I'm still huntin for a used one. - Rick, N. MI 4/5/2004, 11:55 pm

Re: I'm still huntin for a used one. - Tom NW MI 4/6/2004, 8:39 am

What's the difference - JB(MS) 4/5/2004, 8:15 pm

TS800 update - Tom NW MI 4/8/2004, 10:01 am

Re: TS800 update - Rick, N. MI 4/8/2004, 5:55 pm

Re: TS800 update - Tom NW MI 4/9/2004, 9:02 am

You bring up some good points and.. - Tom NW MI 4/5/2004, 9:27 pm

Re: You bring up some good points and.. - Jbird 4/5/2004, 10:59 pm

Re: You bring up some good points and.. - Tom NW MI 4/6/2004, 8:50 am

The Teknetics ST achilles heel - Scott Me. 4/3/2004, 9:10 pm

Re: The Teknetics ST achilles heel - Paul (Ca) 4/3/2004, 10:19 pm

Woops here is the photo - Scott Me. 4/3/2004, 9:18 pm

Treasure Baron Pro Plus - Paul WV 4/2/2004, 10:36 am

Hey Paul..I like that... - Scott Me. 4/2/2004, 10:35 pm

Paul...Great Job!!!!!!! - Matt (SD,CA) 4/2/2004, 9:59 pm

Looks great Paul.. - Paul (Ca) 4/2/2004, 9:39 pm

Re: Pic 2 - Paul WV 4/2/2004, 10:48 am

Re: Also - Paul WV 4/2/2004, 11:12 am

Mark 1 Picture post for Matt, - Paul (Ca) 4/1/2004, 6:53 pm

Very Very nice job - Scott Me. 4/1/2004, 8:19 pm

Thanks Guys for the kind words!!....... - Matt (SD,CA) 4/1/2004, 10:27 pm

Whites Goldmaster II and gold nuggets - Phil(NM) 4/1/2004, 2:30 pm

Re: Whites Goldmaster II and gold nuggets - jim straight 4/2/2004, 8:39 pm

Re: Whites Goldmaster II and gold nuggets - Phil(NM) 4/11/2004, 2:27 am

Virus, be careful - JB(MS) 3/31/2004, 6:43 pm

Thanks JB for the update, N/T - Paul (Ca) 4/1/2004, 6:57 pm

Re: Virus, be careful - Tom NW MI 3/31/2004, 6:54 pm

Re: Virus, be careful - Jbird 3/31/2004, 7:18 pm

Re: Virus, be careful - Tom NW MI 3/31/2004, 7:52 pm

That was one of the two I got - JB(MS) 3/31/2004, 7:17 pm

Hey Paul....here is my newest Sovereign Mod...a land machine though - Scott Me. 3/31/2004, 11:40 am

You keep rasing the bar with each mod, You're the best. - Paul (Ca) 3/31/2004, 8:27 pm

Here's that pic of the detector pile... - Paul (Ca) 3/31/2004, 8:43 pm

Re: Here's that pic of the detector pile... - tparker 4/27/2004, 12:25 am

I think you underwater Sovereign was one of the best ever - Scott 3/31/2004, 8:40 pm

You're right about the Underwater Sov mod - Paul (Ca) 3/31/2004, 8:53 pm

Pic number 2 - Scott Me. 3/31/2004, 11:43 am

Pic number 3 - Scott Me. 3/31/2004, 11:46 am

Hey Scott.. Did you get the pic. I sent you....... - Matt (SD,CA) 3/31/2004, 3:28 pm

Never got the email.. - Scott Me. 3/31/2004, 6:02 pm

Off topic (good deal tho) - Tom NW MI 3/31/2004, 11:24 am

Msg for Jim S. - Tom NW MI 3/28/2004, 11:02 pm

Finds from hunt - Tom NW MI 3/31/2004, 7:09 am

That railroad token is nice. - Rick, N. MI 3/31/2004, 11:49 pm

Re: Msg for Jim S. - jim searcy 3/29/2004, 8:27 am

Msg for Jim S. - Marc/Tucson 3/30/2004, 12:41 pm

Hi Mark, it's the - jim searcy 3/30/2004, 3:54 pm

Best target seperation on the market bar none - JB(MS) 3/30/2004, 5:47 pm

You need one for those deep coins too. - Tom NW MI 4/1/2004, 9:52 pm

Re: You need one for those deep coins too. - JB(MS) 4/2/2004, 11:16 pm

Re: Hi Mark, it's the - Marc/Tucson 3/30/2004, 5:03 pm

Re: Hi Mark, it's the - jim searcy 3/30/2004, 7:08 pm

Re: Hi Mark, it's the - Marc/Tucson 3/31/2004, 1:04 am

Re: Hi Mark, it's the - JB(MS) 3/31/2004, 4:13 pm

Re: Hi Mark, it's the - Marc/Tucson 4/1/2004, 10:44 pm

Re: Hi Mark, it's the - Marc/Tucson 4/1/2004, 8:32 am

Pinpointing with the 1650 - JB(MS) 4/1/2004, 5:11 pm

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