Geo Ground Trac Max

[Mike(Mont)]

I see Geo Ground decided to build a frequency locator with two L-rods. It kinda makes sense to me. Those hand-held locators just seem to miss out on how things work—you need a few minutes for the signal line to the target to develop. If you saw my other posts I figured out to place the Adroit on the ground with the antenna pointing up and then after a few minutes circle it with L-rods. It’s just easier for me. Anyway I have no idea what they are using or how well it works. I sure think it is easier to pinpoint with something like this.

They also have a two person model with what I call Spanish Dip Needles. I guess some people got that to work back in the Spanish dowsing days. I guess I shouldn’t comment on how much trouble I see this could be. I’ve never tried it so I don’t really know. If you read the instruction manual it describes the two person device. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for the instruction manual).

https://geo-ground.com/product/trac-max-s200/

[Mike(Mont)]

As with the handheld locators I don’t recall ever seeing one that determines target size. That leaves the chance of finding insignificant-sized targets. The only ones I know about are the Eliminator e-120 and the EFNMR2015 and PathFinder.

[Mike(Mont)]

The fact you carry the transmitter on your belt this is not really the same as setting the transmitter on the ground and waiting for a signal line to develop. It is what some call a “follow rod” device—you follow where the rods point. Actually you watch for the rods to cross a bit when aimed at the target. I don’t have enough experience with this type of set-up. The Adroit uses basically the same system—follow where the rod points. I prefer to cross the established signal line. But I do admit this is more convenient especially if you are climbing rugged hills, you take everything with you as you go.

[Mike(Mont)]

I should also mention some manufacturers say to walk in a zig zag or “S” path when using the swing antenna. It is easier to get a rod response compared to walking straight towards the target area. Sometimes I walk in an east/west direction with the search area to the south of me. I aim the antenna slightly towards the south and it seems to catch the target easier.

[Mike(Mont)]

For what it’s worth I hooked up two L-rods to a cheap DDS frequency generator set at the Earth Field NMR frequency for my area gold. I stuck the generator and battery in my pocket. I walked an east-west line with the gold target to the south of me. It gave a nice response as I crossed the north/south line to the target. Then I turned south until the rods crossed again, then I turned east until the rods crossed then I turned north until the rods crossed and I was directly over the target. I didn’t try the zig-zag “S” path. I didn’t need it.

In the past I have said I am not a fan of hand-held locators but I admit there are some advantages. The big one for me is you bring the equipment with you so you don’t have go back and get it. Especially on hills you don’t have to climb up and down the hill again. Sure, some city park with a nice lawn it’s no big deal, but rugged country with loose rocks and other obstacles to navigate it can save a large amount of energy—energy you can use for the search.

Other issues like livestock messing with your equipment. Cows or horses might step on it or bite at it if they smell salt on it or think it’s a bucket of oats. These distractions take your attention away from the search.

Of course I have not spent much time with this and never even used it in a real search. It’s lightweight and doesn’t take up room in a backpack and nothing else it could be used as a spare if your other equipment has low battery or whatever.

[Mike(Mont)]

I just threw this together with tape and rubber bands. It needs a little work. Negative polarity in right hand rod

[Mike(Mont)]

I also use the Double Crosser sweep. You can see a short video here scroll down to post #18

https://www.treasurenet.com/threads/dowsing-for-gold-using-l-rods.678482/#post-7024362