Duck decoy, 14k and 10k, 1st time metal detecting....

[artslinger]

The decoy and gold were at two sepates garage sales. I then went metal detecting, and it was a complete fiasco. Can someone please tell me why my detector was beeping at everything? I bought a Garrett AT Pro used but in excellent condition. I've used it at a park a few times to practice, but I'm a complete, and I really mean, complete novice. Thanks as always for your feedback and suggestions, opinions. 🫶

 

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[pepperj]

The decoy and gold were at two sepates garage sales. I then went metal detecting, and it was a complete fiasco. Can someone please tell me why my detector was beeping at everything? I bought a Garrett AT Pro used but in excellent condition. I've used it at a park a few times to practice, but I'm a complete, and I really mean, complete novice. Thanks as always for your feedback and suggestions, opinions. 🫶

Well that's what detectors do beep. Now if beeps on a tree-then you have a strange machine.
But read your manual, watch a few videos on the settings.
Ask on the Garrett AT Pro forum for help with the settings.

Garrett AT Pro

www.treasurenet.com

Try a quieter area where there's less targets, then you can dig a few targets, instead of listening to hundreds of sounds.
Boring yes, but also you'll learn the machine easier.
I bought a Minelab SE in 2009 and went to the beach, thought I'd try the grass strips between the parking lots.
Nope it was insane listening to hundreds of beeps in such a small area.
Went out onto the sand, it was great.

 

[Davemill]

Your detector is beeping because of all the metal and mineralization in the ground. The question is too broad to cover in a forum post. But the AT Pro is a great detector and will serve you well. Here is a series of videos showing you how to use it:


Try this exercise to learn what point targets look and sound like:

1. Using the Mode button, set your detector to "Standard Zero." This means it will find everything, in standard mode which is a bit less confusing.
2. Find a quiet section in your own yard or a place you can return to easily. 2 feet by 2 feet is sufficient. This will be your test zone.
3. Throw a penny in the middle of that test zone. Detect it. See what your display says.
4. Repeat with a nickel, dime, quarter, and some of that gold from the garage sale.
5. Now bury them all two inches down and repeat. Separate them by at least 8 inches.

Congratulations, you know what targets sound like. Watch the video series to learn a bunch more skills that are all important.

 

[artslinger]

Your detector is beeping because of all the metal and mineralization in the ground. The question is too broad to cover in a forum post. But the AT Pro is a great detector and will serve you well. Here is a series of videos showing you how to use it:


Try this exercise to learn what point targets look and sound like:

1. Using the Mode button, set your detector to "Standard Zero." This means it will find everything, in standard mode which is a bit less confusing.
2. Find a quiet section in your own yard or a place you can return to easily. 2 feet by 2 feet is sufficient. This will be your test zone.
3. Throw a penny in the middle of that test zone. Detect it. See what your display says.
4. Repeat with a nickel, dime, quarter, and some of that gold from the garage sale.
5. Now bury them all two inches down and repeat. Separate them by at least 8 inches.

Congratulations, you know what targets sound like. Watch the video series to learn a bunch more skills that are all important.

Thank you sincerely for your time, recommendations, and videos. I truly appreciate it. I'll watch the vids and practice. I know that there are treasures out there waiting for me. All the best!

Artslinger

 

[artslinger]

Well that's what detectors do beep. Now if beeps on a tree-then you have a strange machine.
But read your manual, watch a few videos on the settings.
Ask on the Garrett AT Pro forum for help with the settings.

Garrett AT Pro

www.treasurenet.com

Try a quieter area where there's less targets, then you can dig a few targets, instead of listening to hundreds of sounds.
Boring yes, but also you'll learn the machine easier.
I bought a Minelab SE in 2009 and went to the beach, thought I'd try the grass strips between the parking lots.
Nope it was insane listening to hundreds of beeps in such a small area.
Went out onto the sand, it was great.

Thank you very, very much! I appreciate your time, feedback and tips. I'll practice them. I know I have to master my machine, to make it more fun and enjoyable.

Artslinger

 

[Blackfoot58]

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