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cyndric
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| Joined: | Thu Sep 2nd, 2010 |
| Location: | DeKalb |
| Posts: | 1 |
| Notable Finds: | | | Brand of detector you use : | Garrett ACE 250 |
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#1 Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 02:04 am |
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Hello. I just got my first detector (ACE 250) a week ago and have been out with it every day this week. I watched the video and read a lot online about setting it up and how to use it and such, but I’m having a problem with it.
If I put some coins or a ring on the ground and run over it, the signal is consistently right on with what the item is. But if I dig a hole and place the item in the ground, 4-8 inches deep, the signal is never consistent. The meter bounces around a lot and doesn't show clearly what the item is. If I put the item only 2 inches down, it's pretty much right on again with just an occasional bounce here and there.
I have tried adjusting the sensitivity up and down and still get the same affect. Also, I checked the ground in the area before placing the items to make sure nothing else is interfering, and there is not much iron or anything in the soil. I even tried loosening and tightening the cord that wraps around the shaft, no change.
I went to the park and found 5 - 6 coins, and a silver bracelet, and not a single one of them showed a consistent signal, unless it was on the surface or just a little below. Everyone of them had the meter bouncing around between nickel dime penny, $1 quarter nickel, etc... again I try adjusting the sensitivity up and down and nothing gives me a solid signal. The bar is always bouncing all over the place between at least 2-3 different things.
Any idea what is causing this behavior?
Thanks for any help you can give me!
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Old Rivers
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GTI1500
| Joined: | Sat Jul 5th, 2008 |
| Location: | Midlothian, Texas USA |
| Posts: | 3494 |
| Notable Finds: | Half Dime,3cents
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#2 Posted: Sat Sep 4th, 2010 02:53 am |
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| coins in the ground have to build up a halo to identify properly. leave them out there a month or two and you will get the right readings
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