Newbie just wanting to have a try

WatsonWatt · Jan 6, 2019

Hi I'm Mark and 50 y.o.
I have always had a background interest in detecting since my parents bought a Dick Smith detector in the early 80s. Haven't tried it before with any seriousness but have just bought an X-Terra 705 and plan to have a go at Easter.
Last Easter we did a one day prospecting course in Maryborough and so I thought I'd follow up on that instruction.

Jaros · Jan 6, 2019

Welcome Mark. Good luck at Easter time.

Eldorado · Jan 6, 2019

Welcome Mark, you will enjoy the Xterra705.Here is a link to some great info about the Xterra.Check out the 705 setup video by Sabogan.I found it very helpful when starting out.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=15568

WatsonWatt · Jan 8, 2019

Thanks Eldorado. I think I saw that YouTube video before I bought the 705. Might be good for another look though. I'll have a look at the link now for the 705. Much appreciated.

roy cobb · Jan 8, 2019

Welcome WatsonWatt you will love the 705 great detector for the money I should have kept mine by the wife said I can only have so many toys ?

WatsonWatt · Jan 10, 2019

Thanks Roy, It seems to be good especially compared to the Dick Smith circa 1980 that I borrowed from my parents. I'll give it a try at the beach next week since I'm finished digging up the backyard ?

Sandbagger · Jan 10, 2019

Welcome mate. New here too. Seems a good forum so far with lots of nuggets of information.

Ward69 · Jan 10, 2019

Hi Mark. Research research is the key. Patience is next one. And bloody good luck in the end. Welcome. Another Mark.

You Little Rippa · Jan 12, 2019

Welcome to PA Watsonwatt.
Happy detecting mate. :goldnugget:

pete165 · Jan 14, 2019

welcome to the forum mate.

WatsonWatt · Jan 16, 2019

Ward69 said:
Hi Mark. Research research is the key. Patience is next one. And bloody good luck in the end. Welcome. Another Mark.

Yes I'm doing a little research but don't really know where to find material or what I'm looking at. Still fun though.

nucopia · Jan 16, 2019

Watsonwatt
Forum search is a great tool to begin with.. After that google ..
Welcome to the PA and keep posting and engaging you will find as you do things become more easily understood.
Cheers

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