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	introduction « on: March 01, 2009, 03:03:55 pm »

Hi, my name is randy and i just found your community. I was looking for schematics of metal locators, thinking of building one, and that led me here.I really need to learn more about the different types and the circuitry involved,or maybe i can find a broken one somewhere to fix and practice modifications on in an effort to improve its performance.Can you tell iv'e time on my hands? I was laid off from my job jan.2nd and ive been working on electronics and reading alot since then, waiting to either be called back, or find another jobs soon.I really enjoy electronics and was thinking that metal locators might be a new direction for me there.I am also an amateur radio operator/shortwave listener with all the equipment i could need to repair any type of metal locator once i learn their theory of operation.

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	Re: introduction « Reply #1 on: March 01, 2009, 03:08:35 pm »

Hello Randy! Welcome to our forum! You have come to the right place to learn more about building your own metal detector. There are great folks aboard who can offer you much advice. However be warned: A sophisticated detector is much work when building it all by yourself - but it can of course als be much fun.

So if you've got any questions please don't hestiate to ask and thanks for having joined us!

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	Re: introduction « Reply #2 on: March 01, 2009, 03:28:28 pm »

Thanks for the welcome, although i have not built one yet i have built radios and other items so i have a little head start from being a total beginner in some regards.I usually work on consumer electronics of all kinds, and i am excited about finding another field to learn.

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	Re: introduction « Reply #3 on: March 01, 2009, 03:29:42 pm »

Hi Randy,

to the forum, There are lots of interesting topics on a verity of subjects including a technical section. not to mention a lot of great folks! I hope you enjoy the site
Best Wishes....Rob

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	Re: introduction « Reply #4 on: March 01, 2009, 03:35:44 pm »

Thank you, i am enjoying it already. I have been looking for information on metal locators for a couple weeks and maybe i just found the "gold coin" in my backyard.nice to be a part of the group and i look forward to reading all the post, ive not had time yet to learn to navigate the site but it shouldn't take me long. I will be back later this evening, but now i have to go to my old house and move some appliances to my oldest sons house.

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	Re: introduction « Reply #5 on: March 01, 2009, 03:47:18 pm »

Glad to hear that you are enjoying the site!!!, I enjoy this site so much this is where I stay for the most part, in fact I only belong to one other site! thats how much I enjoy it here.
If you ever want to ask something ,,Just ask or shoot me a pm.Best Wishes Rob

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	Re: introduction « Reply #6 on: March 01, 2009, 04:23:32 pm »

I am an amateur radio operator too. Well I used to be ;( its all but died nowadays.
Lets hope we can build some gear to detect stuff.

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	Re: introduction « Reply #7 on: March 01, 2009, 04:25:44 pm »

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A sophisticated detector is much work when building it all by yourself Christian

Hi Christian.
Im hoping my requirements are not to sophisticated, but I guess as Randy says maybe repair of faulty unit is always another option to making your own.

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	Re: introduction « Reply #8 on: March 01, 2009, 05:31:49 pm »

If anyone needs data on specific integrated circuits or transistors, i have a library of manuals in my shop with most of the older ones (not the new ones from the last year or so) but those would probably be on google.

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	Re: introduction « Reply #9 on: March 01, 2009, 11:19:58 pm »

Welcome to the forum, Randy. You've sure come to the right place as there's plenty of knowledgeable and friendly folks here. Detecting is a great thing to get into while you have some extra time.

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