White's TM 808 Specialty Metal Detector? any luck?

[Mad_Macz]

just bought this White's TM 808 Specialty Metal Detector and wondering if anyone else has one and what they have found with it? issues it had etc?


Thanks


T.

[stevesno]

I have one of the older models...With the cave function. I havent owned it long, but have found it to be very stable and sensitive in the field. Sorry but I can't add any more at this time..Steve

[Mad_Macz]

Thats a start my friend and any info is welcomed for sure. I live in the midwest and I have plans of spending my time out in the field all summer looking for loot

[ilyes1113]

i asked the same question 2 monthes a go.now i changed idea i prefered gti 2500 whith eagle aye2box.& theris no luck yet.
the true question is .are there somone who found somthink using any 2 box detector

[Mad_Macz]

thats true, I hope to be able to report my findings on here and ther other site treasure adventures when i get all my junk in order. There are good reviews on kellyco about it and I have talked to a few people who swear by them. the trick is useing them with other equitment as well.


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[CWnut]

Seriously, I would like to know. I am considering buying one this summer.

Has anybody ever found anything of value using a two-box detector?

[gflores71]

I have one for many years, not the best of the two box units. Less sensitive than is predecessor the TM-800.
If you can get a Discovery TF-900, its the same as the older whites except now they dont put a meter on it (dont know why)

The sensitivity is lacking, remember that two boxes dont read targets like a loop detector, they gradually increase intensity so it takes practice to tell a deep target. Large superficial no problem.

I do better with my DFX and an 18" DD coil than with my TM-808

G

[Mad_Macz]

if it ever quit snowing I could go out and have a look with it. But I am starting to think a 18inch coil might be better to. just hear enough positive things about tm 808

[Bridge End Farm]

I have a TM 800

I am newly learning and like it

It picks up well and with practice I think I can
tell what it says to me better

practice makes you better with any machine

[Mike(Mont)]

The TM808 was never designed for treasure hunting. All the early ads said it was for industrial work like locating septic tanks. I had one and and was not impressed. Worked fine in air tests but that's a bout all. May pick up a car body buried at five feet or not. Tim Williams (LRLMAN) has a reasonably priced logger unit that will increase the depth considerably. One guy said he found a small screwdriver at three feet with a different brand two box and the Acr Geo Logger. Check the Geophysics page for info. Tim will be at the Texas Treasure Show in Longview TX Mar 21-22. Biggest treasure show in the country.