3
install
a rubber washer at the
searchcoil connection point.
For information about the 11”DD searchcoil
(part# 11COIL-TEK, MRSP=$199.00),
please call 800-685-5050.
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Introduction to the Gold Bug Pro
The New Gold Bug Pro is unique among gold prospecting metal detectors for
its combination of high sensitivity to small gold nuggets and its versatile
function as an all-purpose treasure detector.
The controls and features are tailored to gold prospecting, including a
sophisticated ground balancing system, separate control over signal gain and
threshold, and a unique discrimination control system. These features also
make for a great relic-hunting detector, especially when the Gold Bug Pro is
outfitted with the optional 11” DD searchcoil. While the Gold Bug Pro makes
for a highly competent coin-shooting detector, its user interface and features
are not specifically designed for this purpose. As a coin-shooter, you will
notice that the Gold Bug Pro exhibits slightly lower sensitivity to high-
conductivity coins, like a U.S. quarter; this is a result of its specialized design
to emphasize sensitivity to small low conductivity metals like
gold nuggets.
The Gold Bug Pro is outfitted with a small 5” searchcoil as standard equipment
since this searchcoil construction is best-suited to finding gold nuggets. You
may be familiar with other metal detectors which have larger searchcoils,
generally in the range of 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Large coils are designed
to cover the maximum amount of ground efficiently and for the deepest ground
penetration. Small searchcoils, intended for gold prospecting, are designed for
precision. The Gold Bug Pro’s small DD searchcoil makes pinpointing easier,
fits into small spaces where gold is often hidden, is better suited to penetrate
highly mineralized soils where gold is frequently found, and has the highest
possible sensitivity to tiny gold nuggets.
Relic-Hunting and Coin-Shooting
with the Optional 11” DD Searchcoil
While the Gold Bug Pro is a high performance, specialized gold prospecting
metal detector, it is also a good multi-purpose detector. With the purchase of an
11” DD searchcoil, you can bring more power to your coin-shooting and relic-
hunting searches.
The standard 5” Gold Bug Pro searchcoil is engineered for precision and is best
at finding the smallest gold nuggets that most other gold prospecting detectors
would miss.
If you want a larger sweep area and deeper detection, the 11” DD should be
considered.
Advantages of the 11” DD searchcoil are:
1 Deeper detection
2. Broader sweep (cover more area in less time)
Disadvantages of the 11” DD searchcoil over the standard 5” searchcoil are:
1. Less separation between adjacent buried targets.
Not as good at extremely trashy sites.
2. Loss of sensitivity to the tiniest gold pieces.
3. Does not fit into tight spaces as well.
Notice:
If you use the 11” DD
searchcoil, DO NOT
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