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Category: troubleshooting

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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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How to Choose the Best Metal Detector Headphones

Metal detecting without headphones can lead to missed targets. You don't need top-of-the-line, but choosing the best metal detector headphones is pretty easy if you know what to look for. The best...

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Why Does My Metal Detector Keep Beeping?

Metal detectors are supposed to beep - when they come across a target. If your metal detector is beeping a lot or irregularly, something needs attention. How do I keep my metal detector from going...

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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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