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

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

Look what Scotts old Pi recovered today.. - Paul (Ca) 3/27/2004, 10:57 pm

that watch is... - JP(NB) 3/29/2004, 7:46 am

WOW!!.............. - Matt (SD,CA) 3/28/2004, 9:25 pm

Re: WOW!!.............. - Paul (Ca0 3/28/2004, 9:30 pm

Second pic, Beautiful closeup detail - Paul (Ca) 3/27/2004, 11:00 pm

Hey....I never dug anything that nice nice with my PI - Scott me. 3/28/2004, 7:48 am

Just glued 18 fake diamonds to the watch today, here's a new pic. - Paul (Ca) 3/28/2004, 9:27 pm

I dont reckon.......... - Jbird 3/28/2004, 2:07 pm

Thanks Jbird, here's a pic of my "find of a lifetime" - Paul (Ca) 3/28/2004, 9:48 pm

Mark l coil booster - Bob sw.mo 3/27/2004, 5:53 am

Re: Mark l coil booster - jim searcy 3/27/2004, 6:47 am

Re: Mark l coil booster - Paul 9Ca) 3/27/2004, 7:38 am

Mark 1 info........ - Matt (SD,CA) 3/27/2004, 12:42 am

Will take a pic of the wiring harness - Paul (Ca) 3/27/2004, 7:34 am

Re: Will take a pic of the wiring harness - Matt (SD,CA) 3/27/2004, 4:34 pm

Re: Will take a pic of the wiring harness - Matt (SD,CA) 3/27/2004, 2:15 pm

Mark 1 get's deeper! Also, My deep seeking probe. - Paul (Ca) 3/26/2004, 11:06 pm

Re: Mark 1 get's deeper! Also, My deep seeking probe. - Carl 3/27/2004, 2:21 am

Thank you Carl - Paul (Ca) 3/27/2004, 7:42 am

Wow Paul Well Done - Seeker (ak) 3/26/2004, 11:47 pm

Wait unitl you see what's in store with your old Minelab housing, - Paul (Ca) 3/27/2004, 7:48 am

OK!!! - Seeker 3/27/2004, 10:31 am

Pinpointer probe circuit drawing FIX - Phil 3/26/2004, 9:11 pm

To Paul......Mark 1 battery mods? - Matt (SD,CA) 3/26/2004, 1:20 am

Re: To Paul......Mark 1 battery mods? - Paul (Ca) 3/26/2004, 10:17 pm

Re: Hey Paul..... - Phil 3/26/2004, 9:01 pm

Re: Hey Paul..... - Paul (Ca) 3/26/2004, 9:23 pm

Re: To Paul......Mark 1 battery mods? - Paul (Ca) 3/26/2004, 11:35 am

I will add what i know to this point - Scott Me. 3/26/2004, 5:45 pm

Re: I will add what i know to this point - Matt (SD,CA) 3/27/2004, 2:21 am

I have a few protoypes of a hybrid Whites Blue and grey/ 5900 meter face - Scott Me. 3/25/2004, 5:21 pm

Re: I have a few protoypes of a hybrid Whites Blue and grey/ 5900 meter face - Phil 3/26/2004, 8:54 pm

Pic of original Blue and grey meter - Scott me. 3/25/2004, 6:27 pm

Whites needs to hire you... - Paul (Ca) 3/26/2004, 11:18 am

this is the Hybrid Meter artwork - Scott me. 3/25/2004, 6:31 pm

version 2 - Scott Me. 3/25/2004, 10:57 pm

teknetics mark 1 question - rick hart 3/24/2004, 11:04 pm

Re: teknetics mark 1 question - Dean J. 3/25/2004, 10:58 pm

Re: teknetics mark 1 question - mode 3/25/2004, 5:04 pm

Not Sure - Seeker 3/25/2004, 10:28 am

Re: Not Sure - K. Wills 3/26/2004, 11:43 am

Can someone tell me the difference between the 10"ST coil and Teknetics white 10" coil? - Paul WV 3/23/2004, 7:39 am

The coils are identical. - George Payne 3/23/2004, 8:45 pm

Same depth too, - Paul (Ca) 3/23/2004, 6:36 pm

There is none Paul !! - Seeker 3/23/2004, 10:14 am

Re: Thanks Geo - Paul WV 3/23/2004, 6:28 pm

thawing ground and coin depth - Carl 3/22/2004, 1:56 am

Re: thawing ground and coin depth - Jackpine Savage 3/24/2004, 7:38 am

With that grammar I'm glad I posted as the Savage LOL - Tom NW MI 3/24/2004, 7:41 am

Grammer seems fine to me. :) n/t - Rick, N. MI 3/24/2004, 10:20 pm

I dont know........ - Jbird 3/24/2004, 10:36 pm

Re: thawing ground and coin depth - scott (wi) 3/22/2004, 12:16 pm

FS for MXT/DFX: ExCelerator 14" & 5" coils - Nevada Gary 3/21/2004, 11:37 pm

14" SOLD- pending $, Thanks Ray! - Nevada Gary 3/24/2004, 11:37 pm

5" SOLD to Bill pending $, Thanks!! - Nevada Gary 3/22/2004, 12:48 pm

Some field notes from using the Maxxed MArk 1 today - Scott Me. 3/21/2004, 10:42 pm

FS Tesoro 7" Wide scan - Joe Patrick 3/21/2004, 3:07 pm

FS Original Tesoro Eldorado - Joe Patrick 3/21/2004, 2:58 pm

Probably will regret this...but...here is the aftermath of just one mod.....uhhh...be careful - Scott Me. 3/20/2004, 10:44 pm

Re: Probably will regret this...but...here is the aftermath of just one mod.....uhhh...be careful - david 3/21/2004, 9:29 pm

Re: Probably will regret this...but...here is the aftermath of just one mod.....uhhh...be careful - Jbird 3/20/2004, 10:57 pm

It is finsihed..again Maxxed Mark 1 version 1.1 - Scott Me. 3/20/2004, 10:21 pm

Pic 2 - Scott Hughey 3/20/2004, 10:23 pm

Screwed the pooch..try this for pic 3 - Scott Me 3/20/2004, 10:29 pm

PIC3 - Scott Me. 3/20/2004, 10:26 pm

A coin collecting story - Jbird 3/20/2004, 7:26 pm

Re: A coin collecting story - Dean J. 3/25/2004, 11:19 pm

Loved every word Jbird, - Paul (Ca) 3/22/2004, 10:34 pm

Re: Loved every word Jbird, - Jbird 3/23/2004, 12:33 am

Re: A coin collecting story - Gary (OH) 3/20/2004, 9:18 pm

Re: A coin collecting story - Jbird 3/20/2004, 10:45 pm

Re: A coin collecting story - JB(MS) 3/20/2004, 8:06 pm

Strange metals - Jbird 3/20/2004, 10:11 pm

Sold my 1916D Merc for $2800! - Jbird 3/20/2004, 5:55 pm

Now you have enough for the new Baron :) - Paul (Ca) 3/22/2004, 10:19 pm

Re: Now you have enough for the new Baron :) - Jbird 3/23/2004, 12:37 am

Congrats on the sale Jbird - Tom NW MI 3/21/2004, 6:16 pm

That little dime...... - Jbird 3/21/2004, 7:04 pm

Just lightning bolts.... - Scott Me. 3/20/2004, 10:37 pm

Re: Just lightning bolts.... - Jbird 3/20/2004, 10:50 pm

Re: Sold my 1916D Merc for $2800! - JB(MS) 3/20/2004, 7:48 pm

Little Monster - In defence 3/19/2004, 9:26 pm

Just curious: - Tom_in_CA 3/20/2004, 11:47 am

Little Monster - Seeker 3/20/2004, 11:17 am

Re: Little Monster - James (Nevada) 3/20/2004, 10:46 pm

Wanted: Garrett BFO+ - Rich in Rocky 3/19/2004, 6:53 pm

Re: Wanted: Garrett BFO+ - James (Nevada) 3/20/2004, 10:50 pm

Hey...thanks.. - Rich in Rocky 3/21/2004, 1:18 am

Re: Wanted: Garrett BFO+ - Ronny 3/19/2004, 7:23 pm

Re: Wanted: Garrett BFO+ - Rich in Rocky 3/19/2004, 7:39 pm

Re: Wanted: Garrett BFO+ - Ronny 3/19/2004, 9:20 pm

Perhaps a newer/cleaner..... - Rich 3/20/2004, 12:28 pm

Maxxed Mark 1 version 1.2 - Scott Me. 3/19/2004, 6:50 pm

Looking forward to seeing it's new suit, Here's an 8500 under construction.. - Paul (Ca) 3/20/2004, 12:05 am

8500 mod - Phil 3/22/2004, 2:34 am

Re: 8500 mod - Paul (Ca) 3/22/2004, 7:01 am

speakin of Whites meters - Scott Me. 3/24/2004, 3:45 pm

Re: 8500 mod - Phil 3/22/2004, 3:08 pm

Re: 8500 mod - Paul (Ca) 3/22/2004, 10:37 pm

Easily made Pinpointer Pix/Plans - Phil 3/18/2004, 11:45 pm

Re:Circuit Pix Pinpointer - Phil 3/18/2004, 11:48 pm

Re:Circuit Pix Pinpointer - Rich from Rocky 3/19/2004, 6:48 pm

Read todays TIP about arrastre,s on Lost Treasure site. - Jbird 3/18/2004, 2:33 pm

Re: Read todays TIP about arrastre,s on Lost Treasure site. - PATRICK SIMEON 3/29/2004, 3:20 am

Re: Read todays TIP about arrastre,s on Lost Treasure site. - Jbird 3/18/2004, 6:41 pm

I Have Seen a Few - Seeker (ak) 3/18/2004, 7:28 pm

Garrett Infinium LS Tone ID pi, Used it inland today. - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 11:33 pm

Re: Garrett Infinium LS Tone ID pi, Used it inland today. - Rich from Rocky 3/19/2004, 6:59 pm

Low conductor breaks at zinc penny - Paul (Ca) 3/19/2004, 11:34 pm

Re: Low conductor breaks at zinc penny - jim straight 3/20/2004, 4:15 am

Thanks for the tip! - Rich in Rocky 3/20/2004, 2:14 am

meant to say yesterday...n't - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 11:35 pm

These come in handy - JB(MS) 3/17/2004, 9:36 pm

Re: These come in handy - Marc/Tucson 3/18/2004, 11:06 pm

Anyone besides me and Jbird old enough to remember this detector? - jb.ms@hotpop.com 3/17/2004, 6:01 pm

Re: Anyone besides me and Jbird old enough to remember this detector? - Beat Freak 3/18/2004, 8:22 pm

Good question. - Jbird 3/18/2004, 8:56 pm

Re: Good question. - BFO 3/19/2004, 7:12 am

Just sold one and seen another at a flea market - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 8:53 pm

Re: Just sold one and seen another at a flea market - JB(MS) 3/17/2004, 9:22 pm

Metrotech 220 ...Seen one today :) - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 10:27 pm

Hey Paul (A.H. Pro) - Jbird 3/17/2004, 10:57 pm

That switch is build like a sherman tank.. - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 11:11 pm

Another new Fisher, cheaper version of Coinstrike with less features... - JB(MS) 3/16/2004, 5:58 pm

It's not a cheaper CoinStrike version. - Mr. Bill@Surfscanner.com 3/24/2004, 4:44 am

Re: Another new Fisher, cheaper version of Coinstrike with less features... - Carl 3/17/2004, 9:25 pm

Could be off base but - JB(MS) 3/17/2004, 10:20 pm

Re: That is the worst thing that could happen.... - JD 3/25/2004, 11:34 am

Re: Could be off base but - Carl 3/18/2004, 2:02 am

I see Fisher has a new digital ID machine out..the EXCEL - Scott Me. 3/16/2004, 5:34 pm

Tacky ...cheap look!!! - John N 3/17/2004, 8:25 pm

Hey Scott....Check out the flame decals on top of the box:) - Jbird 3/16/2004, 6:14 pm

Here are some pics - Kevin 3/16/2004, 5:42 pm

Well that will be Mr. Bill actually - Scott Me. 3/16/2004, 7:09 pm

frequency - philNCbeach 3/16/2004, 10:56 pm

Re: frequency - jim straight 3/21/2004, 3:49 pm

New Baron on the way says Discovery!! - Jbird 3/16/2004, 2:59 pm

Re: New Baron on the way says Discovery!! - Rich in Rocky 3/19/2004, 8:20 pm

I'll stand in line to buy one - David-Alabama-GoVols 3/18/2004, 11:06 am

i love my whites qxt - woody 3/20/2004, 8:57 am

Updated circuit board with new chip? - Paul (Ca) 3/16/2004, 7:46 pm

Re: Hope we can buy the new chip? - Paul WV 3/16/2004, 5:38 pm

Me too... - Kevin 3/16/2004, 5:45 pm

Sounds great - jb.ms@hotpop.com 3/16/2004, 3:55 pm

CZ-20 Mod to change out of Salt Mode?? - BLeaver 3/16/2004, 1:28 pm

CZ-20 CHANGE CAMPAIGN - BLeaver 3/22/2004, 2:29 pm

I unloaded my CZ-20 - Chuck the SCOOP guy from Detro 3/27/2004, 6:55 pm

Re: CZ-20 Mod to change out of Salt Mode?? - Carl 3/17/2004, 9:34 pm

Re: CZ-20 Mod to change out of Salt Mode?? - BLeaver 3/18/2004, 8:15 am

I need help with locating a provider to hoist pictures? - Paul (Ca) 3/16/2004, 10:39 am

Re: I need help with locating a provider to hoist pictures? - JB(MS) 3/16/2004, 4:03 pm

Thanks JB< - Paul (Ca) 3/16/2004, 7:48 pm

Teknetics/Kellyco Hawk? - Joe in Austin 3/15/2004, 9:50 pm

Re: Teknetics/Kellyco Hawk? - K. Wills 3/26/2004, 12:06 pm

Jetco Treasure Hawk... - Rich in Rocky 3/20/2004, 12:39 pm

Kellyco Hawk? - George Payne 3/16/2004, 11:14 pm

Re: Kellyco Hawk? - Sal in Ohio 3/18/2004, 8:57 am

Re: Kellyco Hawk? - George Payne 3/19/2004, 11:12 am

Hopefully George Payne will check the forum and answer your questions - JB(MS) 3/16/2004, 4:06 pm

Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Carl 3/15/2004, 7:09 pm

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - JB(MS) 3/16/2004, 3:59 pm

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Marc/Tucson 3/16/2004, 8:47 am

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Carl 3/17/2004, 9:09 am

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Paul (Ca) 3/16/2004, 2:23 am

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Carl 3/17/2004, 9:12 am

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 8:55 pm

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Carl 3/17/2004, 9:22 pm

Thrift shops/second hand shops - Paul (Ca) 3/17/2004, 10:32 pm

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - rick 3/15/2004, 11:32 pm

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Carl 3/16/2004, 12:45 am

Re: Necessity is the Mother of Invention - rick 3/16/2004, 5:59 pm

XLT Threshold Question? - Wayne 3/12/2004, 1:34 pm

Re: XLT Threshold Question? - Kevin 3/12/2004, 1:57 pm

NOW THIS is AMAZING - Hardnosed 3/12/2004, 4:14 pm

Sorry ,this response was meant for that new mine detector that Kevin was telling us about in his - Hardnosed 3/12/2004, 4:24 pm

Sorry this response was meant for that new mine detector that Kevin - Hardnosed 3/12/2004, 4:19 pm

Check out this detector... - Kevin 3/12/2004, 1:27 pm

Re: Check out this detector... - david 3/14/2004, 2:05 pm

Just a leetle bit leery. - Jbird 3/12/2004, 9:41 pm

population control - Carl 3/13/2004, 12:24 am

And here it is... - Carl-NC 3/12/2004, 8:38 pm

Re: And here it is... - Beachcomber 3/14/2004, 10:02 pm

Re: And here it is... - Carl-NC 3/16/2004, 4:08 pm

Very interesting! n/t - BobH (CA) 3/12/2004, 8:34 pm

Re: Very interesting! n/t - jim searcy 3/13/2004, 10:33 pm

Hit the silver today!!! - Tom NW MI 3/11/2004, 3:12 pm

Thats amazing!! - Kevin 3/12/2004, 1:15 pm

Dont need no stinking detector!! - Jbird 3/11/2004, 8:42 pm

My brother did the same with my WL halves n/t - BobH (CA) 3/12/2004, 8:41 pm

Would be interesting to know exactly how they all did end up in the bank. - Tom NW MI 3/11/2004, 9:23 pm

A few years ago - JB(MS) 3/12/2004, 9:00 pm

My guess is that these got there under similar circumstances. n/t - Tom NW MI 3/13/2004, 6:40 am

Wow, that's great Tom. Any good dates on them yet? n/t - Rick, N. MI 3/11/2004, 8:25 pm

Re: Wow, that's great Tom. Any good dates on them yet? n/t - Tom NW MI 3/11/2004, 9:13 pm

That's not fair! - JB(MS) 3/11/2004, 7:24 pm

It is finished...and I said it would not be Yellar - Scott Me. 3/9/2004, 10:58 am

Re: It is finished... - JB(MS) 3/10/2004, 3:27 pm

Fantastic job Scott!! - Kevin 3/10/2004, 1:04 pm

Re: It is finished...and I said it would not be Yellar - Jbird 3/9/2004, 11:14 pm

She's beautiful, You out did yourself Scott - Paul (Ca) 3/9/2004, 10:05 pm

thanks paul and seeker for the comments - Scott 3/9/2004, 10:16 pm

the corrected overlay - Scott 3/9/2004, 7:35 pm

other - Scott 3/9/2004, 7:38 pm

WOW Scot !! That - Seeker (ak) 3/9/2004, 6:58 pm

By the way folks....on performance - Scott Me. 3/9/2004, 4:32 pm

pic2 - Scott Me. 3/9/2004, 11:01 am

pic3 - Scott Me 3/9/2004, 11:04 am

Hey Paul...got the MArk 1 up and running...on the bench thatt is.. - Scott me. 3/8/2004, 12:05 am

Re: Hey Paul...got the MArk 1 up and running...on the bench thatt is.. - Paul (Ca) 3/8/2004, 10:18 pm

Yes.....but will it detect when it dries.... - Scott me. 3/8/2004, 1:52 pm

Is George Payne retired or still working in the detector industry??? - John N 3/7/2004, 2:29 pm

Re: Is George Payne retired or still working in the detector industry??? - George Payne 3/8/2004, 11:20 am

George; why not make a comeback? One more ultimate detector to show the others how it should be done - John N 3/8/2004, 1:23 pm

CoinTrax Module - George Payne 3/8/2004, 7:26 pm

Re: CoinTrax Module - Tom_in_CA 3/10/2004, 1:31 pm

Re: CoinTrax Module - John N 3/11/2004, 10:47 pm

Question about Teknetics - Carl-NC 3/6/2004, 8:56 pm

Re: Question about Teknetics - Bob 3/6/2004, 10:51 pm

Re: Question about Teknetics - Paul (Ca) 3/6/2004, 9:27 pm

The new MAxxed Golden Sabre 3 meter diver - Scott Me. 3/6/2004, 11:42 am

Good enough to barter for a top end detector with all the fixings. - Paul (Ca) 3/6/2004, 9:36 pm

I doubt it.....they will just ask how to do it.. - Scott 3/6/2004, 10:31 pm

Mark 1 - Paul (Ca) 3/7/2004, 9:40 am

Wow!!! That looks great, what's the price??? - John N 3/6/2004, 1:10 pm

It is priced on the barter system - Scott Me. 3/6/2004, 3:10 pm

Sneak Preview of new Whites - JB(MS) 3/5/2004, 4:34 pm

Looks liek they put it in an Explorer housing :) Fianlly something smaller from Whites!!! - Beachcomber 3/14/2004, 10:12 pm

Re: Sneak Preview of new Whites - Barry 3/10/2004, 7:52 pm

Re: Sneak Preview of new Whites - Bob 3/9/2004, 9:25 pm

YEEEOUCH!!! - Matt in NH 3/9/2004, 8:55 pm

Re: Sneak Preview of new Whites - Shane 3/9/2004, 8:01 pm

Is it really true..... - James 3/5/2004, 10:27 pm

Hmmm.Shades of... - Wayne/TX 3/12/2004, 1:12 am

George payne...one last question on the Mark 1 Battery mod - Scott me. 3/5/2004, 4:02 pm

Re: Mark 1 Battery - George Payne 3/6/2004, 2:57 pm

Mark 1 Limited - Dave Dufresne 3/7/2004, 8:03 am

Got it......thanks george. - Scott me. 3/6/2004, 3:42 pm

New Whites detectors - JB(MS) 3/4/2004, 9:14 pm

Re: New Whites detectors - Carl 3/5/2004, 8:58 am

Re: New Whites detectors - david 3/6/2004, 10:22 pm

Carl I agree with you totally. Greedy detector manufactuers will kill this hobby. In a few years ... - John N 3/5/2004, 12:48 pm

Re: Carl I agree with you totally. Greedy detector manufactuers will kill this hobby. In a few years ... - philNCbeach 3/5/2004, 7:47 pm

Look at the Bright side: - Tom_in_CA 3/7/2004, 9:30 pm

Re: New Whites detectors - Paul (Ca) 3/4/2004, 11:41 pm

Re: New Whites detectors - Bob 3/4/2004, 11:35 pm

Re: New Whites detectors - John N 3/4/2004, 10:52 pm

Re: New Whites detectors - DirtDiggerDave 3/6/2004, 7:26 p

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