DiamondDan
Sr. Member
- Apr 21, 2016
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- Detector(s) used
- White's M6; Tesoro Compadre; Minelab E-trac; Bounty Hunter QD2
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Hi, gang. I've had this old Search Master Dx-4500 for as long as I can remember. I got it from my Grandfather's belonging when he passed, and it has never worked properly.
Basically, the second it gets turned on, the meter pegs and it lets out a solid tone like there's something under it. It happens even when it's away from any sort of metal or emi.
Now, I have no illusions of this machine setting the world on fire. I would like to get it running just for the heck of it. I enjoy fixing things and it bothers me when something isn't working properly. I'm pretty handy with electronics and have a good multimeter, but metal detectors are something I've never messed with.
Any hints on where to start? Anything is appreciated!
Basically, the second it gets turned on, the meter pegs and it lets out a solid tone like there's something under it. It happens even when it's away from any sort of metal or emi.
Now, I have no illusions of this machine setting the world on fire. I would like to get it running just for the heck of it. I enjoy fixing things and it bothers me when something isn't working properly. I'm pretty handy with electronics and have a good multimeter, but metal detectors are something I've never messed with.
Any hints on where to start? Anything is appreciated!
