New to Detecting

[Oldtrooper]

I live in Mitchell, Indiana and just purchased a Garrett Ace 250. I pick it up this Saturday so I was just looking for information on how to use the detector. This is my first venture into detecting. I do plan a vacation to Fort Myers Beach in March and planned to try it there also. I am a retired Indiana State Trooper and am now doing private investigations. Yes, I am also new to forum life too. Please be patient with me if I ask a real dumb question.

[TwoDogsBob]

Hey Trooper, welcome to the forum.. Can't help you with the Ace but there are plenty of people here who will. Don't be shy, everyone here is friendly and as Chuck says "Only dumb question is the one not asked."
Have fun and good hunting.. Bob
For being new to forum life, you couldn't have picked a better one to start with..

[kestrel0222]

Welcome to the forum!!!
First off, there is no “dumb” question here. Have you watched the DVD that came with your detector? If you have, I think you should watch it a couple of times to really digest what it is telling you. I have been told this many times, practice, practice, and practice some more!!! The more you use your detector, the more it will make sense and the more you will find. I too have an Ace 250, only had it for a short time now, but I did what I mentioned above and it really helped me.

Happy Hunting

[Dick from IA]

Welcome Old Trooper.

I've used my Ace 250 on Ocean beaches in Florida and it works just fine; east side, not west, but it should work OK. Over wet sand keep the coil above the sand, as it will false if it touches. Dry Sand, no problem.

Good Luck and enjoy the Sunshine State.

[Oldtrooper]

Kind of hope that this would be the case. This beach is really flat and hard near the water. This is where all the walkers look for shells so I figured I would work the dry sand anyway. At least it should be warm. Thanks for the information.

[JoAnne]

Trooper - welcome to the forum and the TQ family. Good luck with the Ace 250. Looking forward to seeing your many finds. JoAnne

[INDY]

Hello and Welcome to TQ. I'm waaay up northeast from you in Wabash, Indiana. I also have the Ace 250, easy to learn, just keep trying it out and you'll understand it in no time. Good luck with your planned beach hunt In Fort Myers ( beautiful beach). And our #1 rule on Treasure Quest is "there in no such thing as a dumb question" So ask away!!
HH

[KenPa]

Welcome old trooper and good luck. Your private investigating skills will help you find good places to hunt

[Coin Hunter]

Welcome. You'll find the folks here to be very friendly and helpful.
Retired City Cop from LA here.


HH and great finds

[FinalLastDays]

Originally Posted by Coin Hunter

Welcome. You'll find the folks here to be very friendly and helpful.
Retired City Cop from LA here.


HH and great finds

Hey CoinHunter - You mention that you are a retired cop from LA... is that Los Angeles or Louisiana? Been searching for a MDing buddy here in southern Louisiana.