Hoping to learn more about my Phantom

Richard,

Thanks for the reply. One recommendation I got was:
....Mark..the Phantom is similar to the D-Tex Coin King and the Garrett Groundhog ....if I was you I would try to locate the instruction manuals for either the Coin King or the Groundhog ....I am sure that you can locate a Phantom Manual eventually but that may take a while.....right now you just need enough info to get started.......Joe 
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I found D-Tex details and put together information into a word document (attachment 1).  I have also attached a couple of pics of my detector. I've figured out how to make the mouse in the box squeak,  but neither tuning nor discrimination. Making progress, with help from new friends!

Can you tell me if there is information in the DTex attachment that won't work?  That would help, too.

Just discovered I need to shrink my jpgs to attach (currently 3.5M each). Not an issue - just need time to manipulate. Next project!

Regards, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mark

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Greetings, Richard

The model I have is a Phantom Detector sn 1003-283. The label on the left and right sides indicates Automatic VLF/TR Discriminator 15 KHz.  There are four 9V batteries inside (label says use standard, not alkaline batteries?) and there is a toggle switch on the carry handle that curves over the controls (5 knobs and two switches, plus earphone jack). There is a push button release for the shaft and a 7" coil. The label indicates copyright 1980, Richard Ray. My Dad probably bought it in Houston.  I've got a half dozen good pics, but they are too large to include without modifying the file size. Current limits are 0.5 M and these pics are 3.5M each (sure blow up nice, though).  This has got to be the shaft model - rubber handlebar grip on the tube handle. Body mount has a cuff - right? 

This has the following controls: Tuning - quiet - sound; Power - sensitivity - low to high; Metal (TR) - Discriminate 1-9; Tone - low to high; Auto-Tune (toggle switch) manual-auto; Battery 1-2 (toggle switch); Ground (VLF) decrease-cancel-increase; and the headphone jack in the lower-right corner. The VLF-TR toggle is on the end of the rubber grip.   The Ground control appears to be attached to a multi-turn pot - it doesn't stop at 360 degree turn.

This rascal looks like new, even though it is 30 years old.  I read that you built these to mil spec.  That demonstrates a true craftsman to me. 

The labels indicate "The Treasure Hunter, Inc." and "The Phantom Metal Detector - Manvel, Texas"

Does this ring a bell ;-)?

Regards,
Mark

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Many Thanks for the information, Richard.

I've got pictures re-sized under 500k and these would go well with our discussion so that others can view what you built and contributed to Treasure Hunting several moons ago.

Should be able to find places to practice here on the east side of Dallas.

Regards,

Mark

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Great information - Thanks, Richard!

Dr. told me I need to spend more time walking (more exercise) so I reduce the chance of another heart attack.  Got a stent about 8 months ago - completely unplanned or expected.  Now I have no excuses ;-)

God Bless us all,
Mark

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