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Someone asked for the email for the gold maxx.... - Scott Me. 9/14/2004, 9:04 pm

Something to consider - Carl 9/15/2004, 2:09 am

Hey guys! Found out something interesting re: FREE alkaline batteries! - George Fatizzi 9/14/2004, 9:04 am

Re: Hey guys! Found out something interesting re: FREE alkaline batteries! - jim searcy 9/14/2004, 10:31 pm

New URL for PI and metaldetectors accessories - ronja 9/13/2004, 5:31 am

New chip for Cointrax Barons - JB(MS) 9/12/2004, 7:36 pm

For Relic Hunting: Sovereign vs. Muskateer Advantage - John-Edmonton 9/11/2004, 10:13 pm

Re: For Relic Hunting: Sovereign vs. Muskateer Advantage - JB(MS) 9/12/2004, 7:11 pm

Latest Project Posted - Beachcomber 9/11/2004, 2:40 pm

I took it into work today and weighed on our Shipping Scale....weight 3lbs 2oz. - Beachcomber 9/14/2004, 8:24 pm

Re: Latest Project Posted - Clondike Clad 9/12/2004, 10:52 pm

Yeah, but does it work!! - houndawgg 9/12/2004, 5:11 pm

You should know...you were there for the Maiden Voyage ;) - Beachcomber 9/13/2004, 3:22 am

You keep rasing the bar :) - Paul (Ca) 9/12/2004, 9:19 am

Thanks....I just try to keep up with you and Scott ;) - Beachcomber 9/12/2004, 5:38 pm

BC, How does the X-5 perform in your area? - Paul (Ca) 9/13/2004, 12:05 am

Re: BC, How does the X-5 perform in your area? - Beachcomber 9/13/2004, 3:19 am

Thanks BC, The longer your post the better :) - Paul (Ca) 9/14/2004, 7:16 am

Question for you, BC - Gary (Cen FL) 9/13/2004, 4:35 pm

Re: Question for you, BC - Beachcomber 9/13/2004, 7:59 pm

As I suspected. Thanks BC. - Gary (Cen FL) 9/14/2004, 12:20 pm

Well...yah just blew right past me..... - Scott Me 9/12/2004, 5:54 pm

amazing work, BC - Carl 9/12/2004, 1:07 am

Re: amazing work, BC - Beachcomber 9/12/2004, 3:36 am

Awesome!..............here's your pics - JB(MS) 9/11/2004, 3:32 pm

Thanks!!!!!! - Beachcomber 9/11/2004, 3:41 pm

WOW...al I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Scott me. 9/11/2004, 3:14 pm

Well a change to the Gold MAxx order..not the mito..but the regular Gold Maxx - ScottMe. 9/11/2004, 12:26 pm

Why the Teknetics Mark 1 will aways be the better detector, - Paul (Ca) 9/9/2004, 11:15 pm

Paul, I second the motion that Mark One is still the king of tone ID, etc. - Jerry Talley 9/12/2004, 10:30 pm

Making the Mark 1 lighter, - Paul (Ca) 9/12/2004, 11:59 pm

Great post Paul, I too - jim searcy 9/10/2004, 5:36 am

Thanks Jim, The next Mark 1 mod is yours, - Paul (Ca) 9/10/2004, 7:13 am

GB Question - Frankallen 9/9/2004, 10:42 am

Re: GB Question - Tom NW MI 9/9/2004, 8:06 pm

Re: GB Question - ScottMe. 9/9/2004, 11:05 am

Re: GB Question - jim searcy 9/9/2004, 2:22 pm

Dogone it Jim - JB(MS) 9/9/2004, 4:46 pm

Hey........... - Jbird 9/9/2004, 9:23 pm

give us some news--WILSON-- people ! - CLARK 9/8/2004, 8:03 pm

Re: give us some news--WILSON-- people ! - ScottMe. 9/8/2004, 10:02 pm

THANKS SCOTT FOR THE INFO. --- - CLARK 9/9/2004, 9:13 am

New" Wilson Coin Select" - Frankallen 9/7/2004, 9:29 am

I'll put my modified Mark 1 up against the Wilson! - Paul (Ca) 9/8/2004, 10:14 pm

Re: I'll put my modified Mark 1 up against the Wilson! - Beachcomber 9/9/2004, 9:29 pm

Explorer audio - Paul (Ca) 9/9/2004, 10:25 pm

six-shooter coil? - wade tx 9/9/2004, 2:56 pm

All of Whites - Seeker 9/9/2004, 5:22 pm

I'll second that Paul! - Jerry Talley 9/8/2004, 10:59 pm

I have a Wilson Relic and Coin II detector - Paul (Ca) 9/9/2004, 9:46 pm

Coin Select Testimonial - JB(MS) 9/7/2004, 5:35 pm

sounds like bull to me ! ---but--- - clark 9/7/2004, 4:04 pm

Re: sounds like bull to me ! ---but--- - jeff@Middlesex 9/7/2004, 6:10 pm

Wilson Contact Info: - Frankallen 9/7/2004, 10:53 pm

Phone out of service n/t - jeff@Middlesex 9/8/2004, 6:09 am

Maybe the phone is 27 inches away :) - Dan Holden 9/8/2004, 7:54 pm

Info on this Detector. - Frankallen 9/7/2004, 8:50 am

Re: Info on this Detector. - jim searcy 9/7/2004, 9:16 am

Jim is right.....fer a change:) - Jbird 9/7/2004, 3:35 pm

Should have my gold Maxx Mito in a few weeks... - ScottMe. 9/5/2004, 9:00 pm

Re: Should have my gold Maxx Mito in a few weeks... - JB(MS) 9/5/2004, 11:25 pm

Gonna give you guys a good shakedown on it,, - ScottMe. 9/6/2004, 4:38 pm

Re: Gonna give you guys a good shakedown on it,, - jim searcy 9/7/2004, 9:21 am

New technology, recycled old, using the GT like a Coinstrike and other stuff :) - JB(MS) 9/5/2004, 3:41 pm

Re: New technology, recycled old, using the GT like a Coinstrike and other stuff :) - Clondike Clad 9/5/2004, 7:56 pm

100% right about the XL Pro! .. N/T - Monte 9/9/2004, 9:31 am

Tell me a Little about XL Pro and MXT - Seeker 9/9/2004, 6:34 pm

It's a gripe I've had for years! - Carl 9/5/2004, 6:56 pm

Re: It's a gripe I've had for years! - JB(MS) 9/5/2004, 8:00 pm

It's all hype....have you reads Whites new DFX ad on the inside front cover of W&E :) - Beachcomber 9/5/2004, 3:53 pm

Yep..thats why I like the Nautilus.....back to the basic machines...... - ScottMe. 9/5/2004, 5:17 pm

Viking Detectors any info - jeff@Middlesex 9/4/2004, 7:35 pm

Yep..owned a VK 30 - ScottMe. 9/4/2004, 8:59 pm

Info on Fisher ID Excel, - Paul (Ca) 9/3/2004, 9:35 pm

Had one too - Rick(ND) 9/5/2004, 12:53 am

All metal ID, - Paul (Ca) 9/5/2004, 7:05 am

Re: Info on Fisher ID Excel, - ScottMe. 9/4/2004, 6:05 pm

That's music to my ears :) - Paul (Ca) 9/4/2004, 7:53 pm

JB & others ; I need info on.... - John N 9/3/2004, 1:46 am

Re: JB & others ; I need info on.... - JB(MS) 9/3/2004, 6:04 am

Thanks for your help ; JB. - John N 9/3/2004, 9:35 pm

WTB: C Scope metal detector - jeff@Middlesex 8/31/2004, 8:03 pm

what about a c-scope1220 - clark 9/2/2004, 8:29 pm

Re: what about a c-scope1220 - jeff@Middlesex 9/3/2004, 5:25 pm

it is the ---CS1220XD -- model ! - clark 9/3/2004, 9:47 pm

Don't see many - JB(MS) 9/1/2004, 9:07 pm

Re: Don't see many - jeff@Middlesex 9/3/2004, 5:27 pm

Re: Don't see many - JB(MS) 9/3/2004, 7:03 pm

Re: Don't see many - jeff@Middlesex 9/4/2004, 3:35 pm

Re: Don't see many - JB(MS) 9/4/2004, 6:40 pm

Thanks !!!! n/t - jeff@Middlesex 9/4/2004, 7:32 pm

Gonne be the Guinea Pig.....gonna order an XP Gold MAxx - ScottMe. 8/27/2004, 9:54 am

Here's the Manual!! - Frankallen 8/30/2004, 11:13 am

Re: Gonne be the Guinea Pig.....gonna order an XP Gold MAxx - Beachcomber 8/29/2004, 1:52 pm

Well I ended up getting the GoldMaxx Mito... - ScottMe. 8/29/2004, 4:16 pm

Yep, That's a good price - G.Baker 8/30/2004, 12:58 pm

Well the Mito goes for quite a bit more than the standard Gold Maxx - ScottMe. 8/30/2004, 2:43 pm

what is a mito detector ? - CLARK 8/31/2004, 7:10 pm

Re: what is a mito detector ? - Scott Me. 8/31/2004, 9:55 pm

THANKS ! - CLARK 9/1/2004, 3:31 pm

Re: Well I ended up getting the GoldMaxx Mito... - Beachcomber 8/29/2004, 7:15 pm

It looks like everything is - Beachcomber 8/29/2004, 7:21 pm

I have been over their website many times...I even email the CEO.... - ScottMe. 8/29/2004, 7:39 pm

How about letting us know e-mail address for the dealer your working with for anyone who wants to as - Mark L 8/29/2004, 8:25 pm

Gonne be the Guinea Pig..... - JB(MS) 8/28/2004, 12:14 pm

Oh yeah! - Jbird 8/27/2004, 12:47 pm

New Csope 1220R - Scott Me. 8/25/2004, 6:38 pm

Re: New Csope 1220R - Beachcomber 8/29/2004, 7:26 pm

Re: New Csope 1220R - JB(MS) 8/25/2004, 9:21 pm

Re: New Csope 1220R - davey 8/30/2004, 5:29 pm

Did anyone here ever get to try one of the XP machines....ie.....teh GMAxx or gold maxx? - ScottMe. 8/26/2004, 10:49 pm

Bummer...kinda reminds me of when they released the R1 - ScottMe. 8/25/2004, 9:46 pm

looks interesting but ---- - CLARK 8/25/2004, 7:37 pm

Well if you go to the downloads link - ScottMe. 8/25/2004, 8:54 pm

Interesting but... - André 8/26/2004, 6:29 am

Experimenting board for making coils - Charles (Upstate NY) 8/23/2004, 4:13 pm

Man....you suck... - Scott Maine 8/23/2004, 8:44 pm

LOL - Charles (Upstate NY) 8/23/2004, 10:59 pm

Hey Cody/Ralph- What happened to your Yahoo Groups forum? - G.Baker 8/22/2004, 1:51 am

New Forum Site - Ralph 8/22/2004, 7:11 pm

FS several coils... - K. Wills 8/20/2004, 12:25 pm

Hi Keith, - jim searcy 8/21/2004, 12:30 am

Blue Max 800 loop - Sandy 8/18/2004, 9:35 pm

Yes you can n/t - jeff@Middlesex 8/19/2004, 8:34 am

WWATS Rally and Hunts getting closer.... - K. Wills 8/17/2004, 9:42 pm

Digging holes in wv - jeffwv 8/16/2004, 11:59 am

Re: Yea I are.. - Paul WV 8/16/2004, 3:58 pm

Philippi - dave-enc 8/18/2004, 3:43 pm

Re: Yea I are.. - jeffwv 8/16/2004, 5:28 pm

Re: Yea I are.. - jeffwv 8/16/2004, 5:31 pm

Sensitivity setting - Carl 8/14/2004, 3:30 am

Careful Now !! - Seeker (ak) 8/14/2004, 8:22 pm

Re: Sensitivity setting - bob n. 8/14/2004, 5:33 pm

Re: Sensitivity setting - Tom NW MI 8/14/2004, 7:12 am

I agree............. - Jbird 8/14/2004, 4:20 pm

Re: I agree............. - Tom NW MI 8/14/2004, 5:07 pm

Re: Sensitivity setting - jim searcy 8/14/2004, 5:59 am

fisher detectors are the worse for seperating trash and - clark 8/15/2004, 10:42 am

looking for other mid and south east michigan th'ers - Luke 8/12/2004, 3:43 pm

Picked up one great Teknetics "Turbo Competition" and she's a coin hustler, - Paul (Ca) 8/10/2004, 12:28 am

Hey I recognise that lousy harness - Scott Me. 8/10/2004, 9:00 am

Re: Hey I recognise that lousy harness - Paul (Ca) 8/10/2004, 7:00 pm

info. needed on GOLDEN UMAX modification--- - clark 8/9/2004, 10:47 pm

Re: info. needed on GOLDEN UMAX modification--- - JB(MS) 8/10/2004, 4:49 pm

JB, why you're the best! - Carl 8/10/2004, 11:29 pm

Re: JB, - JB(MS) 8/11/2004, 6:18 am

That's what I mean - Carl 8/12/2004, 1:46 am

thanks for the info. ! - clark 8/10/2004, 5:29 pm

Displays - cody 8/9/2004, 1:38 am

Re: Displays - Mike 8/17/2004, 4:04 pm

Re: Displays - Carl 8/9/2004, 4:59 pm

Re: Displays - Tom_in_CA 8/10/2004, 1:04 pm

Yep, jest whut I figgered. - Jbird 8/9/2004, 6:33 pm

I have to wonder, is a ring tone more consistent than a tab - scott (wi) 8/9/2004, 1:12 pm

Re: I have to wonder, is a ring tone more consistent than a tab - Cody 8/9/2004, 9:56 pm

Re: I have to wonder, is a ring tone more consistent than a tab - scott (wi) 8/11/2004, 9:25 am

Re: I have to wonder, is a ring tone more consistent than a tab - Cody 8/11/2004, 11:52 pm

I know what you mean cody, - jim searcy 8/9/2004, 8:54 am

Good thing I dug it all yesterday - Jackpine Savage 8/9/2004, 9:22 am

Good find Tom, sound's like an educated guess to me.hahaha HH - jim searcy 8/9/2004, 10:06 am

Educated? Maybe.... just know that good stuff can sound like crap sometimes! LOL - Tom NW MI 8/9/2004, 6:38 pm

Rings v Ringpulls - Brian 8/12/2004, 8:12 am

Re: Rings v Ringpulls - Tom NW MI 8/14/2004, 8:39 am

Treasure Barons??? - John N 8/8/2004, 1:07 am

Re: Treasure Barons??? - Denis 8/9/2004, 8:06 pm

Solid Locks - Cody 8/5/2004, 6:27 pm

The Point is... - Joe Patrick 8/6/2004, 8:28 am

Re: The Point is... - Carl 8/6/2004, 9:57 pm

Re: The Point is... - JB(MS) 8/6/2004, 10:56 pm

Re: The Point is... - Carl 8/8/2004, 1:04 am

Good Points JB - Joe Patrick 8/7/2004, 8:04 am

JB your inexperience with Sov. is showing, hahahaha - jim searcy 8/7/2004, 12:22 am

Re: JB your inexperience with Sov. is showing, hahahaha - JB(MS) 8/7/2004, 7:50 am

JB, I was yankin your chain cause I knew - jim searcy 8/8/2004, 8:33 pm

Re: The Point is... - Cody 8/6/2004, 2:43 pm

Some Additional Thoughts - Joe Patrick 8/6/2004, 5:06 pm

No offense Joe..... - Ralph 8/6/2004, 8:56 pm

None Taken - Joe Patrick 8/7/2004, 7:53 am

IIB..........whut? - Jbird 8/5/2004, 9:26 pm

Re: IIB..........whut? - Caldwell Electronics 8/5/2004, 10:30 pm

Some good points.....but, - Ralph 8/5/2004, 8:04 pm

I don't completely agree about ineffective visual indicators, - jim searcy 8/5/2004, 9:29 pm

I don't know about Cody..... - Ralph 8/5/2004, 11:00 pm

Us old dogs......... - Jbird 8/5/2004, 11:21 pm

I'm a hundred & seven & don't look a day over eighty, - jim searcy 8/6/2004, 1:31 am

Some days...... - Ralph 8/6/2004, 1:23 am

Most accurate VDI ?? - Ralph 8/3/2004, 1:05 pm

Re: Most accurate VDI ?? - JB(MS) 8/4/2004, 3:40 pm

Patriot meter for Sovereign - Carl 8/4/2004, 9:11 am

Re: Most accurate VDI ?? - Rick, N. MI 8/4/2004, 12:21 am

I too will say the Sovereign with the 180 meter - Rick(ND) 8/4/2004, 2:21 am

I too like the Sov. best & the best meter - jim searcy 8/4/2004, 4:05 pm

You are correct Jim - Rick(ND) 8/5/2004, 3:17 am

Atlantis Imperator - Ian Crater 8/3/2004, 3:33 am

Hey big boy's, - jm sea##$$ 8/2/2004, 10:52 pm

Not as good as the Mark 1 - Paul (Ca) 8/3/2004, 12:42 am

How many different Teks were there?? - Kevin 8/3/2004, 1:52 am

Here's a l;ist of several diferent Teknetics, - Paul (Ca) 8/5/2004, 9:46 am

Re: Here's a l;ist of several diferent Teknetics, - Bob sw.mo 8/8/2004, 5:11 pm

Re: Here's a l;ist of several diferent Teknetics, - Brian 8/7/2004, 8:26 am

Yes, there was also a 6500, - Monte 8/7/2004, 9:36 am

Teknetics Mark3 was... - Mike from Eureka Ca. 8/5/2004, 4:46 pm

Thanks Paul! - Kevin 8/5/2004, 12:22 pm

I have a list of several Teknetics models - Paul (Ca) 8/3/2004, 11:20 pm

Paulie, you mean to tell me Frank - jim searcy 8/5/2004, 5:56 am

Another pride and joy of Franks is speaking with George Payne - Paul (Ca) 8/5/2004, 9:52 am

Hi Kevin - Seeker (ak) 8/3/2004, 11:48 am

Jbird or JB - Brian 8/2/2004, 9:44 am

Re: Jbird or JB - Jbird 8/2/2004, 6:30 pm

Re: Jbird or JB - Brian 8/3/2004, 8:46 am

Thanks Brian - JB(MS) 8/2/2004, 4:23 pm

A bit of rare metal detecting history for sale - Hard Nosed 7/31/2004, 9:04 pm

Re: A bit of rare metal detecting history for sale - Tom_in_CA 8/2/2004, 3:25 am

Re: A bit of rare metal detecting history for sale - jimstraight 8/3/2004, 2:03 am

Re: A bit of rare metal detecting history for sale - Tom_in_CA 8/3/2004, 9:16 am

Helping people - Jasper Oltremari 8/30/2004, 7:42 am

Re: A bit of rare metal detecting history for sale - jim straight 8/3/2004, 7:07 pm

Helping people - Morton Morrisey 8/30/2004, 7:34 am

Re: spelling errors--- - jim straight 8/4/2004, 2:52 am

Why Does Large Steel Read Non-Ferrous? - Steve Herschbach 7/30/2004, 9:24 pm

Re: Why Does Large Steel Read Non-Ferrous? - Eric Foster 8/1/2004, 6:37 pm

Re: Why Does Large Steel Read Non-Ferrous? - Steve Herschbach 8/2/2004, 10:15 am

Steve -Perhaps a Ferrous Hound would work at Ganes Creek. - bakergeol 7/31/2004, 11:42 pm

Re: Steve -Perhaps a Ferrous Hound would work at Ganes Creek. - Steve Herschbach 8/4/2004, 11:11 am

Very little out there on this mag - G. Baker 8/4/2004, 4:44 pm

Re: Very little out there on this mag - Steve Herschbach 8/10/2004, 4:42 pm

Re: Have you tried... - Paul WV 7/31/2004, 6:21 pm

Re: Have you tried... - jim straight 7/31/2004, 7:15 pm

Re:Maybe? - Paul WV 8/1/2004, 6:57 am

Re: Have you tried... - Paul WV 7/31/2004, 8:13 pm

Re: Why Does Large Steel Read Non-Ferrous? - Tom_in_CA 7/31/2004, 4:35 am

Re: Why Does Large Steel Read Non-Ferrous? - Ralph 7/31/2004, 1:14 am

What's the latest word on the new Treasure Baron ? - Ralph 7/30/2004, 5:21 pm

Re: What's the latest word on the new Treasure Baron ? - JB(MS) 7/30/2004, 5:29 pm

Re: What's the latest word on the new Treasure Baron ? - adolfo de stagni 8/11/2004, 7:41 pm

Thanks JB, sounds good..... ! - Ralph 7/30/2004, 7:08 pm

question for George Payne---turbo detector ??? - CLARK 7/30/2004, 3:32 pm

Two tone feature, - Paul (Ca) 7/31/2004, 7:47 pm

Nautilus IIb vs. Discovery ct or gt or pro for depth? - Tony N 7/29/2004, 11:33 am

Both should detect deeper than the Explorer - Paul (Ca) 7/29/2004, 5:08 pm

Re: Both should detect deeper than the Explorer - Tony N 8/3/2004, 7:34 am

bounty hunter DE 280 Outlaw - Houston 7/28/2004, 8:41 pm

Re: bounty hunter DE 280 Outlaw - ernie 7/28/2004, 10:37 pm

Moving to the East Coast - Scott 7/28/2004, 2:55 pm

Re: Moving to the East Coast - Shooting_Star 7/28/2004, 7:31 pm

Re: Moving to the East Coast - Scott 7/29/2004, 10:25 am

Re: Moving to the East Coast - Shooting_Star 7/28/2004, 7:39 pm

Paul(CA)--- I have a question about detecting at the beach - jim straight 7/28/2004, 12:24 am

Re: Paul(CA)--- I have a question about detecting at the beach - Paul (Ca) 7/28/2004, 7:22 am

Re: Paul(CA)--- I have a question about detecting at the beach - Jim straight 7/28/2004, 3:12 pm

Infinium - Paul (Ca) 7/28/2004, 11:03 pm

Correction on my thread, - Paul (Ca) 7/29/2004, 5:04 pm

Re: Infinium - jim straight 7/29/2004, 2:51 am

Re: Infinium Tips - Steve Herschbach 7/29/2004, 9:43 pm

Re: Infinium Tips - jim straight 7/30/2004, 1:25 am

Garlock desert hunt - Paul (Ca) 7/29/2004, 5:15 pm

Re: Garlock desert hunt - jim straight 7/30/2004, 2:04 am

Sounds Like - Seeker (ak) 7/28/2004, 3:39 pm

Re: Sounds Like - jim straight 7/29/2004, 5:08 pm

Whites xlt or mxt? - Orion211 7/27/2004, 9:38 pm

MXT - JB(MS) 7/28/2004, 8:26 pm

Coil difference - Shooting_Star 7/27/2004, 8:49 pm

DFX white's metal detector - Sandy 7/27/2004, 4:43 pm

Re: DFX white's metal detector - Carl 7/28/2004, 12:59 am

new here - alfonso 7/26/2004, 5:08 pm

Re: new here - jim searcy 7/28/2004, 7:10 am

Compass Target Level Control - Dan-AL. 7/24/2004, 10:39 pm

Mark 1 coil connector - Dean Jackson 7/24/2004, 9:54 am

Re: Mark 1 coil connector - djack 8/5/2004, 4:20 pm

Re: Mark 1 coil connector - Dean J. 7/27/2004, 7:57 am

Re: Mark 1 coil connector - Seeker (ak) 7/24/2004, 12:45 pm

Re: Mark 1 coil connector - Dean J. 7/24/2004, 9:32 pm

classic 111 - ernie 7/24/2004, 8:14 am

Re: classic 111 is a great detector - Jerry Talley 7/24/2004, 2:04 pm

Arado 120b - Mark L 7/23/2004, 10:25 pm

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