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Topic Started: Tuesday 19-10-2010, 07:19 (335 Views)
Matelot
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G'day from Hervey Bay Qld. I have been detecting for about seven years. I retired in 2003 and have had the "bug" for many years before that but no time to chase the elusive yellow. I first hired an Extreme at Clermont Qld and was lucky enough to find a small bit first day. I then purchased a 2100. During my first trip to the West I upgraded to a 3000. I have since progressed to a 4500 which I find to be magic. I have done three trips to the West and am lookng forward to my next one in 2011. I have prospected around Kalgoorlie/Coolgardie with limited success, and have done quite well around Nullagine in the North. I belong to the Coolgardie Gem and Mineral Club (A81).

Kind Regards, Roger.
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Nightjar
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Welcome to the forum Roger (Matelot).
Looking forward to reading your stories and maybe seeing a few pics you took along the way.
How you have found the 4500 on WA ground?

Cheers
Peter
Good luck & safe travels
Peter


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Matelot
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Thanks Nightjar. I find my 4500 smooth and quiet on most soils. I swing a 16" Nuggetfinder Advantage and find them both to be a good match. My detector has been "tweaked" by Minelab after I unpacked it on delivery and found that the coil connection was loose. When I rang and told them, the ML employee was not impressed and as a favour said that he would "tweak" it for me. I am only guessing but I would say that they brought it closer to "spec" or reduced the manufacturing tolerances. Electronics is voodoo stuff to me.
Thanks again for the welcome,
Regards Roger.
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Welcome to the forum Roger,
you will find this a great forum with plenty of info and tips!
cheers Kris
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Don't wish for less problems,wish for more skills.
Don't wish for less challenges,wish for more wisdom.


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Matelot
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Thanks Kris.
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