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Category: discrimination mode

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What Are Hot Rocks?

If you're getting a lot of hits with discrimination and ground balance set and finding nothing of value, it could be due to "hot rocks." The name has nothing to do with temperature, and everything to...

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Are Cheap Metal Detectors Any Good?

Regarding metal detecting equipment, "you get what you pay for" may or may not apply. It comes down to the definition of "cheap." Here's how to decide if "cheap" metal detectors are right for...

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Top 4 Best Metal Detectors for Beginners

Metal detecting is a fun, rewarding hobby. Why not start out right with one of the best metal detectors for beginners? Here are my recommendations. The top four metal detectors I recommend have...

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Do Metal Detectors Work Better on Wet Ground?

Metal detecting in the rain, or after a good rain, is a bit messy. You wonder if you should even try. There are good reasons to, and we'll help you understand why. Right here. The community is...

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link to What is Discrimination Mode on a Detector?

What is Discrimination Mode on a Detector?

Metal detectors detect metal. All kinds. If you want to discriminate between the useful targets and the junk, learn to use your detector's discrimination mode. Discrimination mode helps your...

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Hi, my name is Mike. I have an old, reliable Bounty Hunter 840 that I started metal detecting with during the '80s. I learned a lot back then and even though I took a break from it for a while, I recently jumped back in. Now, I'm researching new products, meeting new detectorists, and sharing what I know with anyone who's interested in metal detectors. Welcome. Let's start digging!
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