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| All-Metal Mode |
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A metal detector setting that detects all metal objects, no discrimination
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| Audio Threshold |
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The background audio level produced when no target is being detected - it is best to
adjust the audio threshold to the lowest audible level, and recommended the operator use
headphones when treasure hunting |
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| Audio Tone |
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The pitch or frequency of the sound made by a detector. The tone on the GTI 2500, 1500
and GTP 1350 detectors can be adjusted on a treble to bass scale. |
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| Cache |
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Larger deposits of treasure that generally consist of money and valuable objects |
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| Classifier |
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A filtering device, typically found at the head of a sluice, which helps prevent rocks and other large debris from falling into a gold pan. |
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| Coin Shooting |
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Hunting for coins regardless of location or era of coins targeted |
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| Composite Digger |
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Trowel made of durable plastic that helps prevent coin damage during recovery. Ideal for soft terrain |
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| Control Box |
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Contains the detector’s main circuitry, controls, speaker, batteries and microprocessor
chip |
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| DD Searchcoil |
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A special configuration of the transmit and receive coils to minimize the effects of ground minerals |
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| DSP |
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(Digital Signal A highly advanced computer chip used in Garrett detectors and other sophisticated Processor) electronic equipment |
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| Discrimination |
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The ability of a metal detector to reject a target, such as a pull tab and foil or accept a
target such as a coin or jewelry based on its metallic composition |
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| FastTrack |
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(See Garrett’s exclusive technology that analyzes ground mineralization and adjusts to “cancel” Ground Balance) its effects in a matter of seconds |
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| Frequency |
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The number of times per second the energy transmitted from a detector’s coil changes
direction (e.g. 7.0 kHz = 7000 times per second) - higher frequencies are typically used to
find targets such as gold nuggets, while lower frequencies are best for general purpose
hunting. |
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| Gold Pan |
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A bowl-shaped, shallow container that traps gold flakes |
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| Gravity Trap™ |
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A patented gold pan made by Garrett which has 90 degree riffles to trap small gold
Gold Pan |
