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TARGET RECOVERY
Once you have pinpointed a target, your objective is to
recover it quickly and neatly, leaving virtually no trace of your
excavation. There are almost as many ways to do this, as there
are Treasure Hunters. Whatever works for you is good enough
as long as you don’t break any laws, damage vegetation, or
leave your search area looking like a World War II battlefield.
Generally speaking, beachcombers do little if any damage
to the environment while recovering targets. However, if you
plan to use your 1266-X on lawns or in parks, your target
recovery method can be very important. Two of the most
successful methods are illustrated in a separate booklet
enclosed with your 1266-X.
WHICHEVER TOOL OR METHOD YOU CHOOSE, REMEMBER THAT
RESPONSIBLE TREASURE HUNTERS TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR ABILITY TO
LEAVE SOIL AND VEGETATION INTACT AND UNDAMAGED.
PINPOINTING
lose the audio signal. You MUST keep the coil moving at least
slightly to determine the location of the strongest signal before
you stop it.
1. For very strong signals, you may improve your
DISC mode pinpointing accuracy by, adding one
or more of the following steps.
a. Lift the coil until the signal is just barely heard.
b. Reduce the sensitivity level.
c. Increase the discrimination level.
d. Rest the coil on the ground and move it
back and forth very slowly.
2. For very weak signals try the following:
a. Move the coil closer to the ground.
b. Increase the sensitivity level.
c. Decrease the discrimination level.
d. Speed up the sweep rate slightly.
