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The detector I use has a display, but I rarely use it.   Some people rely on the display--others on the sound.  The nice thing about the displays are that if you use them correctly they can make pinpointing the target easier and they can give you a pretty good idea of the depth.   Offsetting that, if you don't have a display, you are more likely to be using your eyes to scan the area around you for opportunities, non-metallic surface finds, and dangers such as snakes (no-legged and two-legged) and hazards such as holes in the ground.  Your vision will be focused on the ground and your surroundings rather than the display that is half way between you and the ground.

Personally, I prefer using headphones.....but I also prefer using light weight headphones rather than the traditional bulky models (although I keep a pair of those handy just in case something happens to my good pair of lightweights).

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Jeff, I like BA don't use the screen and rely on sound and tone so earphones are a must. I use 5 dollar Koss HP, 90% of the time that's all you need. I do have a set of Gray Ghost HP that I will use if there is a lot of wind or other back ground noise but prefer the light weight cheap ones.

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Well I finally made the plug into the metal detecting world! I purchased an Aace 250 from KellyCo. It should be here by the weekend. Now comes the fun to see what I can find. I have looked at all of the web sites and read all of the things that people have put out about these. Wish me luck!

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Well my new detector arrived yesterday! Now come the fun to learn all of the whistles and bells. I will be watching the DVD that came with it plus going over all of the paper work. It is going to be windy around here today and cool so I might give it a try today. Maybe I find $100.00 in coins!
Jeff

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	Congratulations on the arrival of your Ace 250.   Because it is such a popular machine, you will find lots of Ace 250 specific tips on these boards (although a lot of the tips work with other machines also--I try them on my garretts).   One of the most common tips you'll find is to run the coil cable straight up the lower shaft and only wrap it around the upper shaft.   That will help reduce "false" signals. Thank you for the tip on the coil cable. I tried the unit the other day in the front yard just to learn what to do. I then made the change on the cable and notice the difference. Going to try and get out this week at a park near by so we will see if I can find a least $5.00 in change!! Jeff Well the weather got better so I could get out and try this thing. First time I did not understand all the whistles and bells. I went back and started reading the book and watching the viedo. I learn a little bit more. I went back out again and I hit pay dirt. I found a total of $.82! Yes I found the junk and learned how to block out that stuff. Now I think I can find the good stuff!! Jeff  Linkback: You are not allowed to view links. Please Register or Login http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,13941.msg92881.html#msg92881