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Phase Shift and Target Identification in Metal Detectors

Target Identification in Metal Detectors Phase Shift and Target Identification (TID) are terms you come across early in your exploration of metal detecting technology.The basics of electricity tell us that running a current through a wire creates an electromagnetic field around that wire. If you move another wire through that field it induces current into that second wire. That effect is called electromagnetic force, or “emf.” Now it doesn’t matter if the wire moves through a stationary field or an...

January 21, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

What are Hot Rocks In Metal Detecting? And How To Eliminating their Effects

What are Hot Rocks In Metal Detecting? Hot Rocks (sometimes known as “Cold Rocks”) are rocks, pebbles, or sediment, which contain higher or lower amounts of conductive or non-conductive minerals relative to the ground around them. Specifically, related to what your metal detector is manually or automatically ground balanced.There are two main forms which Hot Rocks In Metal Detecting can be classified into. Firstly, Positive Hot Rocks, which contain higher amounts of conductive material. Secondly, Negative Hot Rocks, also known...

January 20, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

How Far a Metal Detector Can Detect

How far can a metal detector detect is always a question for many. Most people who are not familiar with this device think it can detect very high depths regardless of the ground condition. However, several factors affect how deep a metal detector can sense metal in the ground.The accepted depth a metal detector can detect is a relationship to the size of the metal detector coil diameter. So, a 12 inch diameter coil can detect 12 inches deep....

January 19, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

What does Metal Detector Discrimination Mean?

What does Metal Detector Discrimination Mean? Metal detector discrimination or DISC is a feature, commonplace among relatively newer metal detectors, by which certain metals can be ignored as to avoid common but low value objects. Modern DISC will often start with leaving out any signals received from iron metal, moving on to tin foil, then steel bottle caps, finally moving into some variation of specifically detecting various coins, gold rings, and possibly other precious metals.However, a great deal of older...

January 15, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

Finding Gold Coins With Metal Detectors

Finding Gold Coins , The thrill of finding gold – there’s nothing like it! It’s not just the monetary value, but gold in the ground often does not tarnish, so it pops out of the dirt in brilliant glory! Here’s how you can fine-tune your detecting skills to collect more gold for yourself.Using your own ears to distinguish between detector sounds is a basic skill, but it deserves a second look when your goal is digging up gold.Just as...

January 14, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

How Does a Metal Detectors Work?

How Does a Metal Detectors Work? Metal detectors operate by sending an electrical current through a coiled copper wire to generate a magnetic field (this coil is called the transmit or TX coil). When this magnetic field encounters metal it induces an equal opposing current which is sampled by the receive or RX coil. What are the Different Types of Metal Detector Coils? At a basic level every commercially sold metal detector either works through pulse induction or very low frequency technology.Pulse...

January 14, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

What is Pulse Induction (PI) in Metal Detecting and When to Use PI Metal Detector

What is Pulse Induction (PI) in Metal Detecting and When to Use PI Metal Detector What is Pulse Induction in Metal Detecting?Pulse Induction (PI) a metal detector coil technology (the other is Very Low Frequency) which creates an electromagnetic field and then allows it to collapse (this is the pulse). Pulse Induction metal detectors offer no discrimination features, however are often used because they are not affected by mineralized ground.How does a Pulse Induction Metal Detector Work?Pulse Induction...

January 13, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

VLF Detectors For Gold Detection

VLF Detectors For Gold Detection Whether you’re looking for gold deposits or ancient gold coins left by a forgotten civilization that may have lived in your area, an efficient VLF detector can go a long way.It’s always a good idea to start with some basics on VLF. That way, you have some ground to start working with, especially if you’re in the market for one.VLF is an abbreviation for Very Low Frequency. It refers to the frequency of single-frequency sine...

January 12, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...

What are the Steps For Metal Detection and Gold Detection?

What are the Steps For Metal Detection and Gold Detection? Have you always wanted to try your hand at Metal Detection but weren’t sure where to start? Even if you are a seasoned prospector , you may learn something new about this amazing hobby.Step 1: Separate Fact from FictionYour first step on any treasure hunt is to try and separate truth from folklore. Many rumors and legends about underground treasure caches, or hoards, are based on some factual details. Throughout...

January 7, 2022By megalocators1 CommentLike: 0Read more...

3D Metal Detector

3D Metal Detector If you are a professional in metal detecting, you need the equipment to support your work. You should evaluate the best 3D metal detector options if you are in the market. Professionals need a machine with the features that allow you to search deep into the ground with advanced technology.A 3D metal detector can search deep into the ground at all angles and include the additional accessories and coils that today’s professionals rely on the most. A 3D...

January 7, 2022By megalocators0 CommentsLike: 0Read more...