New detector has me puzzled

[sheepfarmer]

I've been metal detecting since 70s mostly when I could find time using an old Whites that I had since a kid. I recently purchased a Garrett GTI 2500, which I just sent in to have recalibrated ( they really stood up to their word on customer service). I still have trouble with false signals, and the like. I'm not the best on technical manuals. does anyone know of a detectors group in and around Staunton Virginia that I could visit and hopefully see some hands on on what I'm doing wrong. Thanks

[Tn Dirt Digger]

Hey sheepfarmer...Welcome to TQ...Take a look at the directory...May help ya out....looking forward to your post...

[Digging Fool]

From a fellow Virginian, Welcome. I don't know much about the Garretts, but that should be a nice machine. I know there is at least one detector dealer in Lynchburg, but don't know much else. Should be a group or club up that way somewhere. I don't belong to a club, and usually hunt alone. It would be nice to belong to a group or club, I guess, but I kinda like having TQ as my "group". It would be nice to meet all of these folks someday. Good luck with your detector. hope somebody can help you.

[prizm-pal]

Welcome to T.Q.... farmer you sure came to the right place for good people and info...look forward to you're future posts!

[Ric-san]

You tube is your friend...try it out, click on the link...Good luck and welcome to TQ

YouTube - GTI 2500 Metaldetector - Treasure Hunting

[EBCIII]

Welcome to the site sheepfarmer! The 2500 is the top of the line Garrett. I know that it is a good machine. I hope you find a club, or the info you need. Good luck, Beale.

[anne]

Welcome to TQ Sheepfarmer I hope someone can help you out

[sheepfarmer]

Woooow,

I've never seen so many dedicated posts. If anyone knows of some clubs in Virginia,hopefully in the western side of the state that would be great. I don't get a chance every day or 2-3, to go on the computer to check this stuff, 57 lambs in the past few days will do that. I REALLY want to effectivly use this GTI 2500 and right now I'm more frustrated than anything. What about these "hunts" I hear about from Treasure magazine, are they worth going to.

Sieze the Day

ps how do you all get those cool pictures next to your name?

[Buster]

Welcome to the Treasure Quest family...The pictures are on our avatar settings on our user CP..just save a picture to desk top and save it as your avatar..not sure about the competition hunts, but they sound fun..........Buster......

[The TINMAN]

HI sheepfarmer and welcome to TQ ! Never used garrett but i'm sure that someone will help out and don't worry about gettin frustrated.. It comes with the hobby. Some days good ..Some days bad but all experience wich is good. never been on a hunt but hear they are Cool. We are having TQ's First annual hunt This OCT. in PA. so maybe Ya can make that. Hope Ya find a Club and I'm sure you'll get the hang of the 2500. some detectors just have a little more learning curve then others.

Good Luck & HH
The TINMAN