R riverrat373 Forum Supporter Joined Sep 20, 2010 Messages 20 Location Washington State Sep 21, 2017 #1 Am I correct that the higher the operating frequency of a detector makes it more capable of finding smaller gold nuggets?
Am I correct that the higher the operating frequency of a detector makes it more capable of finding smaller gold nuggets?
BlackRain Elite Member Joined Apr 22, 2013 Messages 1,115 Location Fort Smith Arkansas area Sep 21, 2017 #2 riverrat373 said: Am I correct that the higher the operating frequency of a detector makes it more capable of finding smaller gold nuggets? Click to expand... Yes I believe that is the case from everything I have heard....I am no nugget hunter though Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
riverrat373 said: Am I correct that the higher the operating frequency of a detector makes it more capable of finding smaller gold nuggets? Click to expand... Yes I believe that is the case from everything I have heard....I am no nugget hunter though Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
B beamwalker Full Member Joined Jun 19, 2013 Messages 123 Sep 22, 2017 #3 From what I understand, 40 khz is the optimum for hunting gold nuggets. Minelab just announced a new detector that not only has five frequencies that can be used at once, but you can use as a single frequency also. At the higher end it's 40 khz Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
From what I understand, 40 khz is the optimum for hunting gold nuggets. Minelab just announced a new detector that not only has five frequencies that can be used at once, but you can use as a single frequency also. At the higher end it's 40 khz Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
bibelot Forum Supporter Joined Nov 25, 2016 Messages 1,620 Location Avoca,NY Sep 22, 2017 #4 There should be no optimum as all gold should vary in size. Don't get caught up in the latest advertising hype until it is sorted out in the wash.
There should be no optimum as all gold should vary in size. Don't get caught up in the latest advertising hype until it is sorted out in the wash.
metaladdict Elite Member Joined Mar 9, 2010 Messages 17,897 Location Northern Ca. Sep 22, 2017 #5 bibelot said: There should be no optimum as all gold should vary in size. Don't get caught up in the latest advertising hype until it is sorted out in the wash. Click to expand... What? The Equinox is so deep it could detect the flying saucer in your avatar!
bibelot said: There should be no optimum as all gold should vary in size. Don't get caught up in the latest advertising hype until it is sorted out in the wash. Click to expand... What? The Equinox is so deep it could detect the flying saucer in your avatar!
bibelot Forum Supporter Joined Nov 25, 2016 Messages 1,620 Location Avoca,NY Sep 22, 2017 #6 metaladdict said: What? The Equinox is so deep it could detect the flying saucer in your avatar! Click to expand... I only see them flying saucers when I've had too much to drink.
metaladdict said: What? The Equinox is so deep it could detect the flying saucer in your avatar! Click to expand... I only see them flying saucers when I've had too much to drink.
Cherry Picker Forum Supporter Joined Jan 12, 2006 Messages 13,560 Location Dodge City KS Sep 22, 2017 #7 Here is a good guide. http://www.bestmetaldetectorguide.com/best-metal-detector-frequency/
R riverrat373 Forum Supporter Joined Sep 20, 2010 Messages 20 Location Washington State Sep 23, 2017 #8 Thanks for the info!