1. Preparation
- Read the Manual:
Familiarize yourself with your specific detector's controls, features, and operation by carefully reading its user manual. - Charge the Battery:
Ensure the device's battery is fully charged before starting your search. - Choose a Location:
Head to areas known to have gold, such as historical mining sites, river valleys, or beaches. - Adjust Settings:
Set the sensitivity and discrimination features to suit the specific soil conditions and target size, which helps filter out unwanted signals.
- Steady Sweep:
Sweep the detector coil in a slow, steady, and consistent manner, maintaining a consistent speed and coverage over the ground. - Maintain Ground Coverage:
Keep the coil flat and just above the surface of the ground for optimal performance. - Identify Signals:
Listen for strong, distinct audio signals that differentiate gold from other metals. High tones often indicate non-ferrous metals like gold, while low tones often indicate iron. - Investigate Weak Signals:
If you get a weak or hesitant signal, swing the coil over the area again, or even lift it, to help determine if it's a true target or a rock.
- Pinpoint the Target:
Use the detector's pinpointing function to accurately locate the exact spot of the detected target. - Dig Carefully:
Use a suitable digging tool to carefully extract the target from the soil, minimizing disturbance to the surrounding area. - Use Auxiliary Tools:
Employ tools like magnets to collect small metal particles from sand or use sieves to separate gold from other materials.