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Going to be giving the new Whites 14DD a workout in Va. - Scott Me. 11/18/2004, 7:17 pm

Re: Going to be giving the new Whites 14DD a workout in Va. - Rick, N. MI 11/18/2004, 7:53 pm

JB...a question - Carl 11/18/2004, 2:45 am

Re: JB...a question - JB(MS) 11/18/2004, 4:16 pm

Re: JB...a question - Carl 11/19/2004, 12:43 am

Re: JB...a question - JB(MS) 11/19/2004, 4:14 pm

Re: JB...a question - Rick, N. MI 11/18/2004, 7:49 pm

Jewlery !! - Seeker (ak) 11/18/2004, 3:29 am

Where's JBird? - Carl 11/17/2004, 6:58 pm

He's alive and kicking - JB(MS) 11/17/2004, 7:45 pm

Confused but still kicking. - Jbird 11/17/2004, 8:22 pm

What Scooter do you have? - David-Alabama-GoVols 11/18/2004, 1:01 pm

Re: What Scooter do you have? - Jbird 11/18/2004, 5:58 pm

Here's a photo of Jbirds scooter - JB(MS) 11/18/2004, 7:49 pm

Re: Here's a photo of Jbirds scooter - Carl 11/19/2004, 12:49 am

Glad to see your alive and wheelin! - Carl 11/18/2004, 2:35 am

He's posted a couple of times over on the TD Nautilus Forum lately...... n/t - Ralph 11/17/2004, 7:19 pm

Thanks for replying. What about Bounty Hunter IV? - Nicky 11/17/2004, 5:37 pm

Re: Thanks for replying. What about Bounty Hunter IV? - Frank 11/18/2004, 8:21 am

The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV is a good machine to get started on n/t - jeff@middlesex 11/17/2004, 7:35 pm

It will work, but there is better - Rick(ND) 11/17/2004, 6:00 pm

Machines under $200 - Steve Herschbach 11/17/2004, 5:53 pm

Teknetics Mark 3? - David-Alabama-GoVols 11/17/2004, 7:12 am

Re: Teknetics Mark 3? - Bob sw.mo 11/17/2004, 5:44 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark 3? - Bob sw.mo 11/17/2004, 5:41 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark 3? - Paul WV 11/17/2004, 7:36 am

Treasure Hunter Vision XJ9 - Nicky 11/17/2004, 6:01 am

DON'T BUY THIS DETECTOR ----- - CLARK 11/17/2004, 4:01 pm

Re: Treasure Hunter Vision XJ9 - Tom_in_CA 11/17/2004, 11:35 am

Fisher ID Excel, what do you guys..... - John N 11/17/2004, 3:34 am

Re: Fisher ID Excel, what do you guys..... - digger 11/18/2004, 12:42 am

Re: Fisher ID Excel, what do you guys..... - Scott me. 11/17/2004, 1:10 pm

Re: Fisher ID Excel, what do you guys..... - jeff@middlesex 11/17/2004, 7:37 pm

Just put the X5 on Ebay - JB(MS) 11/15/2004, 10:28 pm

Whitch Detector for someone that is fixen to retire ?? - BJ in Okla. 11/15/2004, 6:07 pm

Re: Whitch Detector for someone that is fixen to retire ?? - golddust 11/16/2004, 4:05 am

I have an Compass XP Pro II also - Tony (Michigan) 11/16/2004, 11:52 am

A few thoughts - willy 11/15/2004, 9:08 pm

Willy, I agree with you on the MXT, - BJ in Okla. 11/15/2004, 9:31 pm

I Would Bet - Seeker (ak) 11/15/2004, 7:40 pm

Hi George, tell me about the Prizm V, - BJ in Okla. 11/15/2004, 8:21 pm

My take on the Quattro - Steve Herschbach 11/15/2004, 3:31 pm

Like to hear from those that has tried the new Quattro - Rick(ND) 11/16/2004, 5:50 pm

David Keith - Seeker (ak) 11/16/2004, 9:32 pm

Re: My take on the Quattro - Paul (Ca) 11/15/2004, 9:56 pm

Yes but...how is the Quattro - Scott Me 11/15/2004, 7:15 pm

yes but....... - Jeff-VT 11/16/2004, 6:31 pm

How the hell did an imbecile like YOU sneak in here? - George Fatizzi 11/16/2004, 9:47 pm

Back to the basic's of respect - Paul (Ca) 11/16/2004, 10:31 pm

With all due respect Paul.... - George Fatizzi 11/16/2004, 11:22 pm

Re: With all due respect Paul.... - Paul (Ca) 11/17/2004, 8:54 pm

when all else fails, ignore - Carl 11/17/2004, 12:14 am

Re: Yes but...how is the Quattro - Steve Herschbach 11/15/2004, 10:31 pm

Re: Yes but...how is the Quattro - Carl 11/16/2004, 2:09 am

Been burned also! - Steve Herschbach 11/16/2004, 3:52 am

Thanks for a great report - Carl 11/17/2004, 12:02 am

MXT, Lobo, X5 - Steve Herschbach 11/17/2004, 11:26 am

Steve-Perhaps we could coax a few Ganes Creek MXT pointers from you. - G.Baker 11/17/2004, 6:12 pm

Re: Steve-Perhaps we could coax a few Ganes Creek MXT pointers from you. - Steve Herschbach 11/17/2004, 11:58 pm

Great info Steve.....have you ever tried... - Beachcomber 11/18/2004, 5:33 am

Re: MT vs MXT - Steve Herschbach 11/18/2004, 11:38 am

Thanks Steve....Great writeup!!!! n/t - Beachcomber 11/18/2004, 5:59 pm

WOW - What a Post!!! - G.Baker 11/18/2004, 2:47 am

Steves A Very Good Detectorist - Seeker (ak) 11/18/2004, 3:36 am

That means a lot from you George - Thanks! - Steve Herschbach 11/18/2004, 11:48 am

Re: That means a lot from you George - Thanks! - Carl 11/19/2004, 12:54 am

That is an amazing hunk of gold!! - Tom NW MI 11/18/2004, 6:50 pm

Re: MXT, Lobo, X5 - Carl 11/17/2004, 3:33 pm

Re: MXT, Lobo, X5 - Steve Herschbach 11/17/2004, 11:21 pm

Good write up as usual Steve..... - Ralph 11/15/2004, 4:07 pm

tekneticts eagle - DM 11/15/2004, 9:07 am

Re: tekneticts eagle - George Payne 11/15/2004, 8:08 pm

Re: tekneticts eagle - golddust 11/16/2004, 4:09 am

Re: tekneticts eagle - David Manning 11/15/2004, 8:55 pm

Re: tekneticts eagle - Jerry Talley 11/15/2004, 6:31 pm

Re: tekneticts eagle - David Manning 11/15/2004, 8:53 pm

Re: tekneticts eagle - George Payne 11/15/2004, 9:58 pm

Re: tekneticts eagle - David Manning 11/15/2004, 10:47 pm

QUESTION ABOUT BLACK SAND ---- - CLARK 11/14/2004, 7:30 pm

Differences..... - Ralph 11/14/2004, 10:12 pm

thanks for the info.---- - clark 11/14/2004, 9:41 pm

Magnetite and Salt - Seeker (ak) 11/14/2004, 9:26 pm

It is different than salt - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 9:10 pm

Forgive a Lurker - scott-devon 11/15/2004, 6:18 pm

Good Information..... - Ralph 11/15/2004, 6:27 pm

Wilson Coin Select - Kaustin/Oregon 11/14/2004, 2:00 pm

Re: Wilson Coin Select - golddust 11/15/2004, 4:28 pm

Re: Wilson Coin Select - Bob sw.mo 11/16/2004, 4:51 am

Wilson prices... - kaustin 11/16/2004, 10:03 am

Re: Wilson prices... - golddust 11/17/2004, 4:16 am

Problems out of the box part 2 - Carl 11/14/2004, 12:29 pm

I haven't been a very good American the past few years... - Tom NW MI 11/14/2004, 7:58 pm

I agree Carl...and from alot of painful experience as a service engineer - Scott Me. 11/14/2004, 4:58 pm

Re: Problems out of the box part 2 - willy 11/14/2004, 1:01 pm

Bounty Hunter - JB(MS) 11/14/2004, 6:07 pm

The RS-3300 and Titan 3000 XD have a manual GB that functions with BOTH modes. - Monte 11/17/2004, 8:35 am

Re: Problems out of the box part 2 - jeff@middlesex 11/14/2004, 4:15 pm

GB'ing the Golden - willy 11/14/2004, 4:50 pm

The Golden is easy to ground balance - JB(MS) 11/14/2004, 5:20 pm

Can a Cobra II be modified into a Baron? - willy 11/14/2004, 4:30 am

Yes..I have looked into it....and yes you can... - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 8:23 am

Re: Yes..I have looked into it....and yes you can... - JB(MS) 11/14/2004, 9:31 am

Side by side comparison.. - willy 11/14/2004, 11:43 am

I think those are just jumpers.. - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 5:02 pm

Scott is right, those are jumpers - JB(MS) 11/14/2004, 5:44 pm

New - no detector yet-need advice - Frank 11/13/2004, 6:01 pm

Probably a better way we can help is...how much are you going to spend - Scott Me 11/13/2004, 6:19 pm

Re: Probably a better way we can help is...how much are you going to spend - Frank 11/14/2004, 11:37 am

ACE 250 looks good - Frank 11/14/2004, 12:25 pm

The 250 should be shipping this week coming - Scott Me. 11/14/2004, 5:05 pm

Teknetics Mark I - David-Alabama-GoVols 11/13/2004, 5:08 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark I - Bob sw.mo 11/15/2004, 5:57 pm

I didn't realize a Mark 3 existed... - David-Alabama-GoVols 11/16/2004, 7:59 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark I - Jerry Talley 11/13/2004, 7:51 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark I - Jbird 11/13/2004, 7:20 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark I - George Payne 11/14/2004, 12:27 am

Time & Freq Domain - cody 11/15/2004, 9:40 am

How does the Baron compare in tough ground? - willy 11/14/2004, 11:52 am

What part of BC are you in Willy?......... - Rob (B.C.) 11/14/2004, 1:10 pm

The Okanagan though.. - wlly 11/14/2004, 6:25 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark I - David-Alabama-GoVols 11/13/2004, 8:21 pm

Re: Teknetics Mark I - Clondike Clad 11/14/2004, 5:21 am

ID Excel (smaller coil) - Bjorn 11/13/2004, 3:05 pm

Fisher is still working on the smaller coil...no release date yet. - Tom NW MI 11/14/2004, 8:53 am

Thanks - Bjorn 11/14/2004, 9:07 am

Forums - Cody 11/13/2004, 10:17 am

Hello Cody..... - Ralph 11/13/2004, 6:41 pm

Quatro/Advantage - Cody 11/14/2004, 8:56 am

Vaquero & Cibola and other Tesoro related issues. A simple overview opinion: - Monte 11/13/2004, 8:18 am

Re: Vaquero & Cibola and other Tesoro related issues. A simple overview opinion: - Beachcomber 11/13/2004, 6:16 pm

Yep...thatw as what was wrong with my Vaquero - Scott Me 11/13/2004, 10:41 am

Problems out of the box - Carl 11/13/2004, 10:36 pm

Maybe we're trying to play "catch up" with the Chinese now instead the Japanese..... - Ralph 11/14/2004, 10:22 am

Re: Problems out of the box - Beachcomber 11/14/2004, 8:05 am

I own a Honda CRV too - G.Baker 11/14/2004, 2:51 pm

Hey Bernie...may I suggest the Hyundai Tuscon for your next vehicle? - George Fatizzi 11/14/2004, 10:13 am

Re: Problems out of the box - Tom NW MI 11/14/2004, 8:35 am

Re: Problems out of the box - Beachcomber 11/14/2004, 8:57 am

Gotta wonder what those things are doing up here... - Tom NW MI 11/14/2004, 9:06 am

I had the same with my ford....took it to arbitration and won - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 8:46 am

Re: I had the same with my ford....took it to arbitration and won - Beachcomber 11/14/2004, 9:04 am

If it's any help.... - Carl 11/14/2004, 11:50 am

I understand....I hate cars... - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 9:10 am

Re: I understand....I hate cars... - Beachcomber 11/14/2004, 9:25 am

Re: I had the same with my ford....took it to arbitration and won - Tom NW MI 11/14/2004, 9:01 am

Re: I had the same with my ford....took it to arbitration and won - Beachcomber 11/14/2004, 9:09 am

Yes it is everywhere again...it seems to me we are back in the 70's with... - Scott Me. 11/14/2004, 8:33 am

Re: Yes it is everywhere again...it seems to me we are back in the 70's with... - Beachcomber 11/14/2004, 9:30 am

Probably true.. - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 9:39 am

tesoro cibola detector--- - clark 11/12/2004, 3:12 pm

thanks for the report..... - Digger 11/16/2004, 1:06 am

A LITTLE MORE INFO. ON THE CIBOLA --- - clark 11/12/2004, 8:38 pm

Re: A LITTLE MORE INFO. ON THE CIBOLA --- - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 8:50 pm

Manual OR pre-set switchable.... nt - Ralph 11/12/2004, 9:25 pm

Thanks n/t - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 10:56 pm

Re: tesoro cibola detector--- - philNCcoast 11/12/2004, 3:38 pm

Post that on the........ - John in Mass. 11/12/2004, 3:30 pm

You are going to see ground minerization play a big role in the Vaqu and Cib depth.....and - Scott Me. 11/12/2004, 4:13 pm

Re: You are going to see ground minerization play a big role in the Vaqu and Cib depth.....and - jeff@middlesex 11/12/2004, 4:29 pm

Re: You are going to see ground minerization play a big role in the Vaqu and Cib depth.....and - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 5:25 pm

The only ones I see on the TD forum that... - ArtWI 11/12/2004, 5:48 pm

Re: The only ones I see on the TD forum that... - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 8:15 pm

I don't see any names from any of the many forums I visit... - ArtWI 11/12/2004, 8:34 pm

Re: I don't see any names from any of the many forums I visit... - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 8:46 pm

If you do try a Vaquerro I - ArtWI 11/12/2004, 9:28 pm

Re: If you do try a Vaquerro I - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 11:00 pm

Yah...I was aorund for that fiasco.... - Scott Me 11/12/2004, 5:37 pm

Have to agree with Art on this one...... - Ralph 11/12/2004, 6:40 pm

I am not bunching ALL x-5 users into that statement ralph - Scott Me. 11/12/2004, 6:47 pm

Re: I am not bunching ALL x-5 users into that statement ralph - ArtWI 11/12/2004, 8:14 pm

Neither am I Scott..... - Ralph 11/12/2004, 7:21 pm

A comment from the sidelines - Carl 11/13/2004, 11:03 pm

Come Hell or High Water..... - Ralph 11/14/2004, 10:31 am

Oh...o.k......was afraid you took it personal - Scott Me 11/12/2004, 7:33 pm

Not a problem, Scott. - Ralph 11/12/2004, 8:31 pm

Quatro...anyone? - Scott me. 11/12/2004, 1:53 pm

Re: Quatro...anyone? - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 5:09 pm

Well....acording to Sabisch - Scott Me 11/12/2004, 5:21 pm

Re: Well....acording to Sabisch - Beachcomber 11/12/2004, 5:33 pm

an aside... - Carl 11/13/2004, 11:21 pm

Yah sure...I have modded so many Sovereigns I can do em in my sleep - Scott Me 11/14/2004, 8:26 am

Hey you Treasure Baron owners - Scott me. 11/12/2004, 10:34 am

I was reading some depth reports for the vaquero on the fmall... - Scott Me. 11/11/2004, 6:24 pm

That has always..... - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 8:01 pm

Boy would I like to see an area here with low minerals - Scott Me. 11/11/2004, 8:39 pm

Re: Boy would I like to see an area here with low minerals - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 10:33 pm

Re: I was reading some depth reports for the vaquero on the fmall... - Carl 11/11/2004, 8:00 pm

O.K....just got back in - Scott me. 11/11/2004, 11:22 am

Good report Scott - Rick(ND) 11/11/2004, 12:23 pm

Rick I remember that Compas testing real well as I was the one who coordinated it.... - ArtWI 11/11/2004, 4:37 pm

Yah....I agree - Scott Me 11/11/2004, 2:35 pm

Going out for a 2-3 hour hunt with the vaquero and MXT - Scott me. 11/11/2004, 8:34 am

Can any of you pro's help me here? - Tony (Michigan) 11/11/2004, 5:38 am

Try this. - Jbird 11/11/2004, 5:06 pm

Re: Try this. - Tony (Michigan) 11/11/2004, 6:31 pm

Interesting air tests - Jbird 11/11/2004, 11:23 pm

Continuing to share my confusion......... - Jbird 11/11/2004, 9:13 pm

Re: Continuing to share my confusion......... - Tony (Michigan) 11/12/2004, 8:16 am

Vaquero Question - Mark L 11/10/2004, 8:26 pm

People aren't claiiming it Tesoro says you can. - Beachcomber 11/10/2004, 9:40 pm

Re: People aren't claiiming it Tesoro says you can. - Mark L 11/11/2004, 9:29 pm

Re: People aren't claiiming it Tesoro says you can. - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 10:44 pm

Thanks - Mark L 11/12/2004, 9:22 pm

Got out with my Vaquero for a couple hours....some good..some bad.. - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 4:50 pm

Take my vaquero report with a grain of salt... - Scott Me 11/10/2004, 10:39 pm

Grain of salt, or sugar coat it, the fact is....... - Dig'n in Va. 11/10/2004, 11:48 pm

Agree...... - Ralph 11/11/2004, 12:03 pm

You hit the nail on the head Ralph... - ArtWI 11/11/2004, 4:57 pm

What is truly sad about that OTHER Tesoro forum is... - Scott Me. 11/11/2004, 12:01 am

Breath of Fresh Air - Tom_in_CA 11/11/2004, 12:28 pm

Re: What is truly sad about that OTHER Tesoro forum is... - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 12:43 am

In defense of the Troy forum - G.Baker 11/11/2004, 4:00 am

Re: In defense of the Troy forum - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 6:53 am

This Forum - Carl 11/12/2004, 12:38 am

Any feedback on the Quatro - Scott Me. 11/12/2004, 1:51 pm

Its Like Throwing a Piece - Seeker (ak) 11/11/2004, 1:10 am

Re: Its Like Throwing a Piece - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 6:57 am

Hi again,, Beachcomber........ - Dig'n in Va. 11/11/2004, 12:55 am

Re: Hi again,, Beachcomber........ - Beachcomber 11/11/2004, 1:12 am

Vaquero go bye bye - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 9:05 pm

Re: Vaquero go bye bye - Beachcomber 11/10/2004, 9:49 pm

Re: Vaquero go bye bye - Scott Me 11/10/2004, 10:16 pm

Thanks!!! n/t - Beachcomber 11/10/2004, 11:15 pm

Don't take this wrong Scott. - Tom NW MI 11/10/2004, 6:59 pm

Re: Don't take this wrong Scott. - Scott Me 11/10/2004, 7:13 pm

That's bad - Tom NW MI 11/10/2004, 8:57 pm

Same in all metal...actually... - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 9:18 pm

Re: Same in all metal...actually... - Beachcomber 11/10/2004, 9:32 pm

That Sucks ! - Ralph 11/10/2004, 6:09 pm

hey Monte...how did you open up a can of worms over on the Tesoro forum... - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 1:15 pm

please do us a favor.... - John in Mass. 11/10/2004, 4:16 pm

Finally....a wireless headphone setup that works...and works well - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 12:05 pm

Side shot - Scott Me 11/10/2004, 12:07 pm

headphones - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 12:12 pm

Woops no headphone pic - Scott Me. 11/10/2004, 12:15 pm

Re: Side shot - Jeff Kinzli 11/10/2004, 12:11 pm

Whites XL Pro - David-Alabama-GoVols 11/10/2004, 8:24 am

Re: Whites XL Pro - Clondike Clad 11/10/2004, 3:09 pm

Scott, perhaps you could test the Vaquero with your Naughty? - G.Baker 11/9/2004, 11:42 pm

I am inbetween Naughty behavior at the moment.. - Scott Me 11/10/2004, 8:05 am

That's a laugh - Tom 11/10/2004, 6:10 am

Bigtime laugh :) - John in Mass. 11/10/2004, 8:31 am

I may...just may have found a great wireless headphone setup...maybe.. - Scott Me. 11/9/2004, 10:39 pm

Re: I may...just may have found a great wireless headphone setup...maybe.. - Carl 11/10/2004, 1:15 am

Ground Balancing slightly positive or slightly negative or in between? - Tony N (Michigan) 11/9/2004, 7:53 pm

My area has to be slightly positive - Scott Me 11/9/2004, 8:56 pm

Re: Ground Balancing slightly positive or slightly negative or in between? - Beachcomber 11/9/2004, 8:24 pm

Thanks Scott and Beachcomber. The reason I asked: - Tony (Michigan) 11/10/2004, 5:55 am

First outing with the Cointrax II chip - JB(MS) 11/9/2004, 6:26 pm

Re: First outing with the Cointrax II chip - Carl 11/9/2004, 10:11 pm

Re: First outing with the Cointrax II chip - Reg 11/9/2004, 8:31 pm

Well Done Reg & George - Seeker (ak) 11/9/2004, 10:06 pm

That's good to hear Reg - JB(MS) 11/9/2004, 9:08 pm

So...you think I never actually detect relics.... - Scott Me. 11/9/2004, 4:58 pm

Super find! - Carl 11/9/2004, 10:14 pm

If it was not dented about $65.00 - Scott Me 11/9/2004, 10:20 pm

Nice Find!!!!!! WTG!!!! n/t - Beachcomber 11/9/2004, 5:04 pm

New chip for Cointrax Baron - JB(MS) 11/8/2004, 10:33 pm

Re: New chip for Cointrax Baron - Beachcomber 11/9/2004, 7:07 am

Re: New CoinTrax II Baron - George Payne 11/9/2004, 12:21 pm

Thanks!!!! n/t - Beachcomber 11/9/2004, 4:33 pm

I should know this but... - Carl 11/8/2004, 9:43 pm

Re: I should know this but... - JB(MS) 11/8/2004, 10:36 pm

as I suspected - Carl 11/9/2004, 12:26 am

Vaquero on the way..... - Scott Me. 11/8/2004, 3:46 pm

try this Scott..... - e. j. fowler 11/9/2004, 9:23 am

About search coil interchangeability. - Monte 11/9/2004, 1:38 pm

out of curiousity - Scott Hughey 11/9/2004, 10:53 am

Re: out of curiousity - e. j. fowler 11/9/2004, 12:41 pm

Snowed here today but not enough to stick, hope you can get out Scott.. - Tom NW MI 11/8/2004, 4:12 pm

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