old 6000d

[number1golddigger]

I just bought an old 6000d is there any tricks for a newbie

[Sandman]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM.

This 6000 is an oldie anolog unit. It has a high battery usage and is heavy compared to todays detectors. However it works well on shallower coins at most locations. I think Whites can still repair these.

[Bum Luck]

I have one; it was my first detector, and I wouldn't have bought one.

For my first detector, I'd have maybe bought a Tesoro Silver Sabre. I always give that one to newbies I take along since it so simple to operate. Consider what a small thing an initial investment is against the time you detect into the future - sort of like taking the right turn out of your driveway instead of the wrong one.

The 6000D is much more complicated to run, and I don't think it does as well as the SS. Since it's been so long since I've used it, I'm not going to give you tips on operation.

I keep my 6000D, but I'm not sure why I do.

[treasurehound]

As with any machine you have to learn the machine. I bought a Whites 5000-D new in 1979 and during one of my moves I lost the manual. I wrote to Whites and they sent me a manual. I am sure you can do the same if you don't have one. These older machines you have to teach yourself to learn the different tones. After digging several targets you will learn which tone is a coin and which is a can. The can makes a very hollow sound. No one can tell you what to listen for as you have to learn that yourself. Also with the older machines the more you discriminate the more depth you loose. I discriminated pop tops one time and my coin depth was only about an inch or two. The newer machines are a difference of night and day. I would recommend getting a newer machine when you can afford it but for now the 6000 is better than no machine. Good luck and post your finds when you find them. And welcome to a great hobby.

[goodyman]

I have a 6000D and also a 6DB. I love these old machines. The thing to remember is that it's a motion detector. That means the faster you swing it in disc the better the sound. Once you hear a nice sound, click on the button where the handle is. That will switch to all metal. Keep clicking on that button until you have a tiny target and then dig. I've found many old very nice coins with it.

[rjnail]

try this link hope it helps, http://media.whiteselectronics.com/m...n%20Manual.pdf " this was also one of my first machines back in 1979 or or 1980, if not right manual check white's site. and down load there.

[wayne1956]

If you have the 6000Di series 3, that was the first top of the line machine I ever purchased new, and loved it. Used it for years until it finally gave up the ghost. The analog meter was pretty accurate.

[Bayman]

Bought my 6000 Di Pro in 1987, I think. Loved it. Took me a while to learn it, but found many nice coins, some in the 7"-9" range. Something that helped me was planting a coin garden, burry some common silver at different depths, some on edge, war nickel, ect, and play with the tuning. Won't take you long to figure out what works.