[meteorite-list] metal detectors

From: moni waiblinger-seabridge <moni2555_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Sep 23 17:13:09 2004
Message-ID: <BAY14-F25pNcedZhotj0000f9c3_at_hotmail.com>

Hi All,

I remember this site, you might find some more info on it.

http://members.aol.com/whiteriverlabs/shootout.html

Sternengruss, Moni

>From: JKG <h3chondrite_at_cox.net>
>To: "meteoriteshow" <meteoriteshow_at_free.fr>,"Meteorite List"
><meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] metal detectors
>Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 08:30:18 -0700
>
>Several List members use White's Goldmaster series detectors with great
>success. The current model is the GMT with is very similar to the previous
>model, the Goldmaster 4. Previous models were the Goldmaster 2, Goldmaster
>3 and the Goldmaster VSAT. All are good units to hunt for all types of
>meteorites. The Goldmaster 3 has some features that have made it a very
>popular detector with meteorites hunters.
>
>Other meteorite hunters I know use the Fisher detectors - the Gold Bug and
>Gold Bug II. One List member from up in Mohave County has used a Gold Bug
>to find LOTS of meteorites so I know that it can be a good producer in the
>right hands.
>
>Both the White and Fisher detectors are available from time to time on
>Ebay. Make sure you get a guarantee that the unit will work properly and
>that you can get your money back if there's a problem.
>
>Just one final thought. Get someone that is experienced in using a metal
>detector for hunting meteorites to show you how to use the machine
>properly. Nothing can be more frustrating that finding out at the end of a
>long day of "beeping" that you had the unit set up wrong!
>
>Best,
>
>JKG
>
>At 01:51 AM 9/23/2004, meteoriteshow wrote:
>>Hello,
>>
>>I'm looking for a metal detector that can be suitable for meteorite
>>hunting
>>and able to detect chondrites as well as iron rich meteorites. I've
>>already
>>looked at several types, but it's difficult for me to get a clear idea
>>about
>>it, as I do not wish to invest too much in this equipment...
>>I've seen the following type, maybe someone has tried it already and can
>>tell me if it's good or not:
>>
>>- Allround metal detector
>>weight: 1,1 kg
>>total length: 57 - 88 cm
>>disc diameter: 17 cm
>>power: 6 x 1,5 V R6
>>headphones plug: 3,5 mm
>>detection down to 60 cm deep for big itms and down to 12 cm deep for coins
>>wiring: interior
>>
>>If anyone gets a metal detector that is suitable for my need and in good
>>condition, either for sale or for trade, you can contact me via my private
>>e-mail.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for your help!
>>
>>Frederic Beroud
>>www.meteoriteshow.com
>>IMCA #2491
>>
>>
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