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« on: March 01, 2011, 12:16:35 am »
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I am gonna buy a detector soon. Unfortunately, I'm dizzy with overload of how many detectors they make. So I'd like to ask  your opinions. First of all, I live in SW Oregon and am led to believe that the soil is mineralized here. That means I need a PI detector, correct? Secondly, I'm after gold or silver. Preferably gold. I intend to search old mine tailings or search for pocket gold, or if I'm feeling brave, even mineshaft walls themselves.
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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 09:50:13 am »
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A PI detector is NOT your only option.

Look into the VLF gold machines.

I my self would not buy anything that did not have manual Ground Balance.





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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 01:26:59 pm »
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As homefire said, you have other choices besides PI.   But as he says, make sure your machine has Ground Balance capabilities.   I was out this weekend detecting in soil that was so heavily mineralized that no matter where I set my magnet down it came up with soil attached.   My Garrett GTAx chattered so much I had trouble hearing the signals over the background noise.   On the other hand, the Fisher F4 and and the White's Classic 5-ID had no problem handling the heavy mineralization so that the signals came back nice and clear.   (and neither of those can be considered high $/ high end detectors)

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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2011, 07:56:46 pm »
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There's a very active Metal detecting club in the Grants Pass area, and if I am correct, they know ALL of Oregon very well- If you want I will put you in touch with them- Wise

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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 09:04:28 pm »
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Thanks everyone for the great replies. I just found out about the Grants Pass club and I live there, so that is pretty handy. Currently I'm looking at White's machines. So far they look great, especially happy that they're American made!

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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2011, 01:33:17 pm »
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Hi Dal I am from Grants Pass too, I just bought my detector.  I will try to make it to next months meeting, was wondering if you got your detector yet. 
The Minelab I use is working out great so far.  Will be giving it the true test this weekend.
hope to see you at one of the meetings

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Hello RJKeidel,
Good to hear you like your minelab. I still haven't ordered one yet. I visited the old "paradise mine #2" today just to see what I'm up against. It's difficult to read how they worked the mine and what tailings to search. Certainly makes it apparent that you need a detector to find anything at all.



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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2011, 11:31:19 am »
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Hello RJKeidel,
Good to hear you like your minelab. I still haven't ordered one yet. I visited the old "paradise mine #2" today just to see what I'm up against. It's difficult to read how they worked the mine and what tailings to search. Certainly makes it apparent that you need a detector to find anything at all.



I have a friend that i met while lobbying for the timber and mining ind back in the late 80s
actually a few, he is the first i had contacted since getting my detector as I was thinking about checking out some of the public areas for panning.  I also went to washington DC with Tom, I believe he has since moved to Idaho.  I haven't really made the efforts to get in touch with everyone yet, Will be happy to get numbers and email addys for you.  I have Randy's for you, I will mess it to you after this Smiley
how exciting for you, don't get discouraged.

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