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« on: November 06, 2013, 08:02:52 pm »
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I just read on another thread about someone who had a Bounty Hunter 840 metal detector that the sound continued and the meter needle was 'pegged'.  I have this same problem.  Does anyone know anybody who can properly repair this detector at a reasonable price?  I have in the past few years talked to a couple of people who said that they could repair it; but with little or no guarantee.  I used this detector during the early '80s a lot.  I really loved it.  When it went 'haywire', I bought a Bounty Hunter Tracker 2-D/707.  I don't care that much for the Tracker.  I was so used to the 840 that I would really like to have it working again.  Because of job and family health issues, I haven't used a detector much since about 1983 or 84 (?).  I have about  600 coins that I kept that I found with the 840 (wheat cents, pre 1950 nickels, silver dimes, and silver quarters.)  I have found dimes over 4 inches deep with it using headphones.
On the other thread, an email address was posted in 2010, about someone who had a manual for the 840; but I always got a 'failure of delivery' notice each time (2) times that I tried to send an email.  I would greatly appreciate any help that anyone can give me.  

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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2013, 08:47:58 pm »
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Here is a link for the 840 user manual

Now in my opinion I suggest you forget about the 840 and look for a new detector maybe a Garrett 250 or something along that line

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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2013, 07:54:47 am »
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I can't get the link to come up.  No, if I can't get the 840 repaired properly, I'll just have to get used to the Bounty Hunter 2-D.  I'm an 'old-timer' and don't like change.  Just give me my old one!           Thanks for the help, I do appreciate it.

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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2013, 08:34:30 am »
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Posted on: November 07, 2013, 06:17:26 am
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On your other thread you wrote "I'm way behind, and have a lot of catching up to do" The best thing you can do to catch up is to update your tools.

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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2013, 08:55:55 am »
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Keith Wills at east texas metal detectors  903-734-7773  in Gilmer texas.  or Broken detectors.com  he works on everything  will cost about 85$ or there abouts if not too many new parts.

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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2013, 10:21:07 am »
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If you tell use what it does or not we may be able to guide you to a working detector with just a few checks.

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WHOA!!  Must be the old age!  I didn't realize that I didn't tell what the detector was doing.  When I turn it on and set the adjustments, I only get a few seconds before the sound goes high and the needle pegs. 
I don't know how much detecting I will be doing.  I am 71 and have COPD.  I can walk, do yard work, etc. IF I am really slow and relaxed at it.  That makes detecting sound like a lot of fun and get some exercise at the same time.  As I said, I really loved this old detector and THINK I will remember most of the set up when/if I get it fixed.  I don't really like the newer types of detectors.  A friend had a Bounty Hunter Red Baron.  I tried it a few times; but didn't like it.  I have the Tracker 2-D, but don't really like it either.  I'd rather have the old 840.  Yes, if someone knows something to look for that might cause this problem, I would really be appreciative and very excited.  I have a little experience with volt/ohm meters, etc.  I haven't taken it apart (yet); hadn't even thought about it until the last few days. 
Thanks to everyone for the comments. 

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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2013, 08:37:51 am »
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Are you pressing the tune button when you turn it on?

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seldom, thanks for the website address.  I'll call them next week!

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