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  1. wick p

    New purchase for my 4500

    Looking forward to fine tune the 4500 with these.
  2. wick p

    Wanted Gpx 4500 SA

    There is now a third person looking to join our WA trip next year, a newbe looking for a 4500 we are located in Whyalla SA.
  3. wick p

    Steel phase booster & headphones on 4500

    I am looking to purchase these and asking for opinions please. Would I be be better to put my money to an Evo coil?
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    Directional sun signalling

    I have never needed to use this but it's something to consider carrying. It's double sided, plastic backed mirror. Allows for accurate sighted sun reflection. Holding it up towards the sun a small circle of sunlight is coming through which the reflection of which needs to be centred on hole in...
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    Penny scraper 1913

    Found this near an old mineshaft in WA.
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    Test area for 4500

    I am making a test area for my 4500 in some red dirt near me. Was thinking of using lead in 1 gram increments starting at 1 inch then same at 2 inches and so on. Any thoughts please.
  7. wick p

    Thanks to organisers of site.

    I would like to express my thanks to the organisers and members of this site for the helpful, informative, no BS answers to my questions. Has been very helpful to get me started again.
  8. wick p

    How limited is a 4500 compared to 6000

    It has been many years since I detected in WA with 4500 and planning a trip next year. I have been studying with books and videos on using the 4500 and now realise I wasn't using it to it's full potential back then due to lack of knowledge on its settings. My question is how does a 4500 being...
  9. wick p

    So easy to get lost

    I decided to test my direction skills one day while detecting WA and tried to find the car without looking at GPS. Couldn't find the car, turned on GPS. Was about 200 meters from car. I ALWAYS mark car, take 2 GPS spare batteries, hand held radio, Telstra phone, whistle, compass, matches...
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    How can I get phone service in outback WA

    I have an unlocked Samsung phone into which I can put a Telstra Sim. The phone has no antenna socket. What is the most economical way to improve signal. My older phones had a socket to plug an antenna cable in with a 15 ft cable to antenna which I could elevate to get a signal.
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    Trilobite tenements

    What format do u use to display selected WA Leases in Trilobite. I have name of company, have tried lease number but no results.
  12. wick p

    Sound booster for 4500

    Yes thanks for advice.
  13. wick p

    Sound booster for 4500

    I need to buy new headphones as the wiring insulation has perished. Can u recommend which ones will match the Spo1.
  14. wick p

    Sound booster for 4500

    Is the sound booster of any value for a 4500. If so which one and can u use it with headphones or a speaker. I prefer headphones but if a speaker is more efficient will get used to it. Trying to make the most of my 4500 on a pensioner budget.
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    What is this set of sieves used for?

    I was given the set of sieves and apart from the obvious was wondering what it is used for.
  16. wick p

    Plot track to Trilobite?

    No I mean to mark a boundary on Trilobite of a lease or area which is unavailable.
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    Plot track to Trilobite?

    What is the best way to plot an area with a track in Trilobite to make sure that I'm not trespassing on a lease. I have the WA mining software and oziexplorer Google maps & trilobite. Have tried Trilobite instructions but with no success.
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    First Detector Advice

    Don't buy until u have done more research.
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    anyone around Leinster/Banjawarn Station?

    While detecting near Leinster a mate told me to be careful and not go off the tracks if you can help it because of the splinterwood trees. I did a u turn off the track one day & ruined 2 tyres with wall damage. Learned the expensive way. I now carry tools for tyre repairs when in the bush. Found...
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    WA tenements

    Thanks. It's great to find a nugget but the adventure and the bush is an enjoyable experience also. Planning to go next year so have plenty of time to study up on maps etc. It's much better than SA where you almost can't go anywhere with out permission. It took me a month to find my first piece...
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