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    NSW & Queensland fossicking

    Hi barry here from sth aust ,, Long time no post.. I am 77 &have only been detecting for a few years,but found only a few bits, I have been to vic,a few times ,Tibbooburra,same with little luck, I guess not a uncommon story here.. I have a toyota,4runner,&tow a 13ft semi,off road van ,sola...
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    MINELAB F1A4 ex military metal detectors - tips, settings, questions

    HI-L/Trommel ,,OH yes it would be nice to have those deep pockets but pensioner here & its only a new hobby for me not done detecting before ,only 4 hours in a cold wet victoria with only bullets & casings ''NO-GOLD'' -Ha.aar.. THANKS mate if theres not much difference as you say I won't bother...
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    MINELAB F1A4 ex military metal detectors - tips, settings, questions

    HI,L/Trommel ,,, Thanks for reply mate,,, I was looking for the frequency mods mostly to maybe detect deeper with a larger coil .. as I can fit a larger coil to mine with an adapter .. volume etc is fine as it is for me .. YES I guess these are delicate machines to work-on one look at the...
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    MINELAB F1A4 ex military metal detectors - tips, settings, questions

    HI,, L/trommel ,, do you do those mods on the f1A4 ,as I have a non modded one but can't afford to get the $1250 mods done .. If so how can I get in-toutch with you please..to discuss details etc..I live in SA.. Mine as STD is not too bad as-is but any improvement would be good...
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    SD2000

    hi spottedgum,, I am in you boat financially but I will see what I can do ,But what state are you in .. CHEERS BARRY..
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    SD2000

    HI ,,Barry here you sent me an email ,,OK you mentioned swap!! what would you consider???? & where do you live ie state etc I am in SA,, CHEERS BARRY..
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    Whites gmt and sd2000

    HI LBG DREAMER ,, SORRY ,I missed out on the SD ,I bought a F1A4 a day before you message.. Thank Mate,,,,,,BARRY..
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    Whites gmt and sd2000

    HI LBG-DREAMER ,WOULD you be likely to seperate ,as I have a NEW GMT ,but would be interested in the SD 2000 .. CHEERS BARRY IN SA..
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    NEWBIE TO SITE

    HI,, CRAIG & the 2x moderators Thanks for the welcome & encouragement .. [Adelaide moderator] NO I have not heard much about ,Tipooburra?????????????? But will investigate thanks.. I Was to go camping [wife & I] to the vic-goldfields next week for a couple weeks, [we have my old self fitted...
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    NEWBIE TO SITE

    HI ALL ,, I have Joined the site here as I have started a Metal Detector Hobby ,.. I am a 74 Y/OLD Pensioner from BOOBOROWIE [MID-NTH -of SA] .. I hope to Visit Victorian gold Fields in a few weeks .. MY previous hobby Electric Guitar & DIY projects for That [Still have my gear ] I have...
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