New to detector's but curious.

Lowell · Sep 2, 2023

Hello to everyone. I am new to the detecting world and I have a question or two. If anyone can help me or send me in the right direction for information I will appreciate that.
I was given a Rebel 1 metal detector by D-Tex and I have not been able to find anything about it. I am mostly curious about an operator manual, if there is one. Can anyone help me out with this request?

vpnavy · Sep 3, 2023

Lowell said:
Hello to everyone. I am new to the detecting world and I have a question or two. If anyone can help me or send me in the right direction for information I will appreciate that.
I was given a Rebel 1 metal detector by D-Tex and I have not been able to find anything about it. I am mostly curious about an operator manual, if there is one. Can anyone help me out with this request?

Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country)...

Take a look at the thread: D-TEX DETECTORS . It is a very old thread (Jan 22, 2005) but - they did list the companies phone number, etc. Also, search forum: OTHER BRANDS... - a lot of threads talking about D-Tex Detectors.

Old Bookaroo · Sep 3, 2023

Lowell - You have one of Bill Mahan's machines. He was a pioneer inventor and manufacturer of metal detectors "back in The Day" (1956 - circa 1984). He was a successful promoter and, unlike many other detector makers, a very successful treasure hunter. He was an expert on Padre island (before it became a National Park and one of the early battlefields between th'ers and the federal government over treasure hunting).

His detectors got mixed reviews - some people loved them and made some very nice finds. The old treasure hunting magazines have many D-Tex ads showing the recoveries. Others had a different opinion.

The technology is very out-of-date. Your machine appears to be in very good condition. I would consider selling it as a collector's item and investing in a much more modern detector. Like exercise bikes and workout machines, I would think long and hard about buying a new one, because there are so many for sale that have only been used a few times. If you can find a local dealer to work with it might turn out very well for you.

2.0 - See if this will help you get started if you decide to keep it:

https://treasurelinx.geotech1.com/D-Tex/PDFs/Dtex_Manual.pdf

A final note - never leave the batteries in the machine. Take them out when you're finished for the day.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

cajundetector · Sep 3, 2023

Lowell said:
Hello to everyone. I am new to the detecting world and I have a question or two. If anyone can help me or send me in the right direction for information I will appreciate that.
I was given a Rebel 1 metal detector by D-Tex and I have not been able to find anything about it. I am mostly curious about an operator manual, if there is one. Can anyone help me out with this request?

Welcome!

Old Bookaroo · Sep 4, 2023

Bill Mahan was not only an inventor and successful treasure hunter - he was a writer, and the publisher of Bill Mahan's Treasure World (before it was purchased by Long John Latham and folded into the True Treasure magazine family). Copies of the dozen or so yellow-cover issues are collector's items today.

Mahan wrote an essay titled "I Find the 'Little' Treasures." He distributed mimeograph (remember that copying process?) copies to customers. The sound advice was later published in two parts in True West, and reprinted in GOLD! Vol. 3, No. 1 (Annual, 1971). It is excellent advice for the novice.

Here is some useful information from the 1970 D-Tex catalogue: