need advice and info

[jimbob]

i purchased my gti1500 used and have the manual on order. when i start out, how high do i run the treshold ?is it supposed to make a base line of noise? i read that if i test it i must cover my items or the test will not work correct. also i read that when starting out in the coin mode it has factory presets what should i learn to change first. im looking forward to getting out soon with it.

[John's Detectors]

Hi jimbob, set your threshold to where it is just audible enough so that you can hear it blanking out over ferrous targets. I would get used to ground balancing the unit properly and play with the sensitivity setting. Also try notching different items out also. Practice pinpointing a lot until you are comfortable with it. Don't be hesitant to experiment jimbob. I hope you get good results with the 1500. God Bless and happy hunting !

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
Best Little Detector Shop in Texas !

[jimbob]

John, thanks for the info. when you say blanks out what do you mean exactly. could you explain the ground balance also. ill be gone till sunday i have to go to vegas for the sema show, its an auto thing. i have a body shop, an upholstery shop and have two trade shows this week. jim