Instruction manual
If your X-TERRA makes false signals when you change the direction of
your sweep, you’re probably tipping the edge of your coil. Again, slow
down the sweep speed and keep the bottom of the coil parallel to the
surface of the ground at all times. As I near the end of each sweep, I’ll
make a wide, deliberate turn with the coil, to maintain my rhythm. This
not only reduces the chance of me tipping the edge of the coil, but
allows me to line up with the proper “overlap” for the return sweep (see
sweep path diagram).
Each of us have dierent detecting styles and hunting techniques. Being
6 feet tall, the width of my typical sweep is around 42 inches. Yours
may vary, dependent on your stature and physical ability. Regardless,
my recommendation is to sweep comfortably, without over-reaching
and without lifting the coil from the surface of the ground. When I’m
searching an old homestead site, I’ll usually begin my hunt with my
3kHz Concentric coil and pace myself at 2 - 2.5 seconds for each swath.
When I get into an abundance of targets, indicating I’ve reached an
area with past activity, I’ll switch to the 6-inch Double-D for superior
target separation and slow my pace, according to the number of targets
per sweep. A fast sweep speed in an area with multiple targets can be
overwhelming (and under-achieving).
Treasure Talk
54Understanding your X-TERRA - Coils