L-rod technique and tips

[Mike(Mont)]

Probes in air mode. For Rayfinder just turn entire unit upside down after ground balancing.

[Mike(Mont)]

I suppose you could try to carry the Rayfinder in your backpack. You can perform the box-in method--walk around the perimeter of the area and wtch for rod to turn towrds the target when it is directly to your side. But you won't be able to stand on the signal line and count lock time.

[waltom0798]

Hi Mike, in air mode it is important that the solar probes point north ?

[Mike(Mont)]

I think something was lost in translation, but the probes are pointed up (vertically) in air mode. You can try to angle the probes according to your azimuth. . I don't know if it matters much. If you look on the NOAA "Table" page with the calculation results, it is the second amount from the top I(deg) about 70 degrees North here. That is tilted to the North about 20 degrees. I don't do this but you can try.

[waltom0798]

In vertikal air mode, it doesn't matter where and in which direction the probes point?

[vagpol]

Hi Mike..i wanted to ask you ...on previous post you explain ,how to calculte frequency of specific metal.Ok with that,but is there any way to calculate frequency at spesific location by combining and other materials. example gold and iron or gold and ceramic?

[Mike(Mont)]

I do not have any formula for combined elements. According to Dell WInders, gold is gold even if in a chemical compound. But Tim Williams is a member here says he has some formula and will sell you the frequencies. His website is lrlman.com The other option is to stand on the line between the transmitter and the target and have another person slowly adjust the frequency until you get a rod response. Then recheck it again a couple times and adjust.

[vagpol]

Thanks Mike for your advices.You have my respect.

[Mike(Mont)]

GDI-Detectors.com says 4900 - 5100 Hz attracts natural gold minerals.

[Mike(Mont)]

If you haven't noticed, I think rod tilt angle is probably the most important thing. When calibrating the Weight Chek control with your test target (preferably one-ounce) adjust the tip angle so to use the least amount of nulling to null out the test target. This way you will get a stong,weak or no crossing depending on how much solar interference at that time.

[Mike(Mont)]

Tip #30: One handed pinpointing. This is a variation og the box-in method. I walk around the perimeter of the suspected target area with one rod pointing inwards. I walk anti-clockwise sort of a sideways walk. In this directioin it makes it easy for the rod to respond compared to the normal box-in where the rod is parallel with the perimeter. This way the rod is 90 degrees with the border. When I get a good rod response I sort of turn my body so the rod makes a full 180 degree turn. That is a good response. I walk very near to the signal line but try not to be exactly on top of the line. So I walk to the right of the signal line with the rod pointing towards the line at 90 degrees. Let's assume the signal line is north/south. I would walk in a north/south direction. Once I get a rod response I now walk east/west so the rod is either pointing towards the transmitter or away from it. So when I am walking to my right with rod in right hand it is easy for the rod to swing closed toward my chest. This is my go-to pinpointing method.

[Mike(Mont)]

Tip #31: Ground probes for very dry sand. Please note you need quite a bit of wire in the coil or else add a resistor between the leads. You could severely damage your equipment if you don’t do this correctly.

[waltom0798]

Hello Mike, always excellent tips from you, it's fun to read,Your tips help us a lot, thank you very much

[Mike(Mont)]

Thanks to all who enjoy this. I hope something good comes out of it for you. I'm about tapped out on the tips but when I remember one I will post it.

BTW, the one rod box-in method I guess I walk a combination of sideways and backwards. My legs are going backwards but I am facing about 45 degree towards the search area.

Didn't have any luck with the other cell phone for cleaner photos--dead battery won't charge.

[waltom0798]

The strange thing is that at the moment everyone is having problems charging the battery and the batteries don't last long,Strange things are happening here in Europe at the moment,