Canada Swinger
Junior Member
Hi I just got started at Metal Detecting and haven't got out any where but my yard. Just wondering if anyone that has a Vanquish 440 have any tips or anything to help a newbie.
1.) If you're looking for coins, test one of each laying on the ground just to get an idea of the VDI #.
Good advice. I will be almost exclusively "coin-shooting,"
Since you will be coin-shooting, I'll tell you that pop-tops will be your nemesis for finding nickels. Nickels should be 12-13. Pop tops will read 12-14. I've probably missed a few nickels, but I hate digging pop tops. lol
Thanks for the help. Just wondering there's anything on the net to help out what the tones mean. Just new at this and using my 440 on all metal mode.
I am also a noob (I ordered a Vanquish 440 today, have been using an old RadioShack detector). I would say to read the V440 owner's manual if you have not already.
Just search for it on Google and download the PDF (I don't think it comes in the box). The manual has some information on the different modes (coin, relic, jewelry, all metal) and how they differ in depth, discrimination, and recovery speed.
Another thing which would be helpful (on page 14 of the manual) is to check signals using all metal mode (horseshoe button). The three main modes on the V440 (coin, relic, jewelry) discriminate out iron by default, so if you sweep the coil over a "mixed signal," you will only hear the non-ferrous component. However, if you check the target in all metal mode, you might be able to hear a ferrous signal (low tone) mixed in, which could indicate trash. I will definitely utilize this "trick" once I start detecting with the V440.