PINPOINTING A TARGET
Accurately pinpointing a target makes finding the item easier.
Accurate pinpointing takes practice so we suggest you practice finding
and digging up small metal objects on your own property before you
search other locations. Sometimes, targets are difficult to accurately
locate due to the sweep direction. Try changing your sweep direction
to pinpoint a target.
Follow these steps to pinpoint a target
.
1.
When the detector detects a buried target, continue sweeping the
search coil over the target in narrowing side-to-side sweeping
motion. Make a visual note of the exact spot on the ground where
the detector beeps.
2.
Stop the search coil directly over this spot on the ground. Then
move the search coil straight forward away from you and straight
back towards you a couple of times. Make a visual note of the exact
spot on the ground where the detector beeps.
3.
Repeat Steps 1-2 at a right angle to the original search line,
making an “X” pattern. The target should be directly below the “X”
at the point of the loudest response.
Note:
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In areas where you get false signals, slow your sweep speed and use
shorter sweeps.
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Recently buried coins might not respond the same as coins buried for
a long period of time because of oxidation.
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Some nails, nuts, bolts, and other iron objects (such as old bottle
caps) oxidize
and create a “halo” effect. A halo effect is caused by a
mixture of natural elements in the ground and the oxidation created
by different metals. Because of the metal mixtures, target signals
m
ight not be in a “fixed” position.
This effect makes these objects very
hard to detect accurately.
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