L-rod technique and tips

[Mike(Mont)]

Just to reinterate on the rod tilt, once you have calibrated your Weight CHeck unit for your test target so the rod tips just barely cross (you can feel a little pull and know that the test target is being nulled) you still might have to adjust the rod tilt depending on the magnetic field strength for that time. So if the rods are crossing too much you will need to tilt the rods a bit more and visa versa.

[vagpol]

Hi, Mike, all your tips are excellent !!!!!
But still ,i have a questions for you....
When you find a magnetic line, with 11 cycles...lets say..you reject the 10 and you find the correct one .
Which his diameter is about 250 meters.
Inside it there is no signal...
What is the best way to shrink it?

[Mike(Mont)]

I assume you are using some type of frequency generator? I don?t understand your question about 11 cycles. Lower power is important. Also if you can change wave form to Triangle wave it should help. What equipment are you using? Do you have some type of Weight Check? If not you can connect a 100 k ohm potentiometer between the L-rods. Start out at 100 k ohms resistance then lower it until the L-rods just close at the tips.

[Mike(Mont)]

Is the ground soaking wet? It sure sounds like you are using too much power. Did you angle the L-rod tips down. Go back and reread my posts. I really don’t understand your question about 250 feet. No sense in me trying to guess what you talking about.

[Mike(Mont)]

Tip #27: Remove electronic key fob from your pocket. Don?t put it near you search area.

[Mike(Mont)]

I know I sound like a broken record, constantly repeating myself. Always use a test target so you can judge the magnetic field strength in your area. Learning to use a visible test target is probably the hardest thing to learn. In my early experience I would always force a good response from the test target. You just have to learn to let the rods work without influencing them so you know if conditions are good or nonexistent. If you can?t learn this, you will need to come backs at a later time and recheck the area. Best to work early morning and late evening during this time of near solar maximum.

Most of the instructions I have posted are not optional—they are essential. You really have to follow them, don’t just pick and choose.

[Mike(Mont)]

Tip #28: Carbon is the frequency for diamonds. I use diamond powder used for faceting gemstones. Don?t know if it matters but I found some natural diamond powder. And BTW, diamonds hit hard with the frequency locator. You might think car tires would be a better target, but the diamond is so tightly formed it gives a strong signal. Many jewelers carry diamond powder. I think I found some on ebay. I would get a larger grit, but anything should work.

[waltom0798]

Hi Mike, what do you use diamond powder for, do you use it for practice, how do you use it?This also works with chemical diamond powder or not,

[Mike(Mont)]

I have a small amount in tiny zip lock baggie then fold it up and tape it from unrolling. I don?t usually hunt for diamonds but I would set it out maybe 6 meters away from the transmitter and check to see if I get a good signal during the search. But usually I just toss it out in my yard and search for it in practice. I have only used natural diamond powder/grit but I think synthetic would work also.

[Mike(Mont)]

Hi, Mike, all your tips are excellent !!!!!
But still ,i have a questions for you....
When you find a magnetic line, with 11 cycles...lets say..you reject the 10 and you find the correct one .
Which his diameter is about 250 meters.
Inside it there is no signal...
What is the best way to shrink it?

Maybe you can draw a picture.

[Mike(Mont)]

Tip #29: The frequency generator in ground mode will not travel through dry sand. Dig down until you reach moist ground. You might try to compact it before inserting ground probes.You can aim the ground probes up for the "air mode". This is the recommended mode until you get near the target then switch to ground mode. The signal travels farther through the air and is not blocked by canyons, ravines, tunnels, etc. like ground mode is. AIr mode works for targets on the side of a cliff, inside houses,,etc. Do not let the ground probes touch anything metal or conductive while in air mode.

[Mike(Mont)]

Tip #30: Rod length and spacing. Long rods better for distant targets. Shorter rods better for pinpointing. Long rods react slower, so by the time they cross completely you might be a little past the signal line. Good idea to back up one step and see if you get a stronger response. Shorter rods usually right on the line. Rod spacing I have heard that in highly charged air a wide spacing is better. I even heard to wear long rubber gloves. So if the rods are not responding as you like, try wider spacing.

[waltom0798]

Hello Mike, in air mode you hold the probes upwards in your hand,How am I supposed to hold routes if I keep the probes in the air?Can I attach the probes to my backpack?Do I have to change something on the device from ground mode to flight mode?

[Mike(Mont)]

Hello Mike, in air mode you hold the probes upwards in your hand,How am I supposed to hold routes if I keep the probes in the air?Can I attach the probes to my backpack?Do I have to change something on the device from ground mode to flight mode?

Set probes on the ground. Lean them against some non-conductive object so they are pointing up. You could try to stick Rayfinder probes in the ground first and get a ground balance before turning upside down with probes point up.

Suppose you could carry Rayfinder in backpack if you like but that is not as good. You will not be able to stand on signal line and count lock time.

[Mike(Mont)]

Place Rayfinder probes in the ground and do a ground balance. Now take it out of the ground and turn it upside down and lean it against some non-conductive object so the probes are pointing upwards.