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Figured out how to PM - just need to achieve 10 posts, and this is lucky number 10... Really appreciating all the support, guys. What a great forum!

Are you finding small bits of junk (lead shot, fragments of tin, etc) yet? If not, run Gold 1 or Gold 2 mode, and remember to run noise cancellation before you start detecting. In heavily mineralised soil (e.g. Aussie goldfields) you will probably want to re-do the ground balance every 10-20m to...

Nice tip. Thanks.

Forgive my ignorance - I'm pretty new to detecting and have only dealt with shops. Does this mean that they are copying legit serial numbers onto knock-off equipment? Or do they just use the serial number as some sort of proof that they have a legit item to sell? Cheers, Simon

Thanks Condor22 - I'll see if I can figure out how to PM on this forum and ping you for the Chiltern Mt Pilot map. (I managed to find the Heathcote map at Vic Parks). My last GPS died a while back and I haven't replaced it yet, so I'll stick with paper for this trip. ;-) Cheers, Simon

Very interesting tip. Much appreciated, Dam It! :beer: Simon

Thanks RM Outback, The page you linked is very helpful for many things (like knowing which creeks are prohibited - something I hadn't considered), but unfortunately it points back to the Vic Parks website for the specific prospecting area maps. It's pretty confusing - the Vic Parks...

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.

Hi Folks, We're heading to Vic this weekend and hoping to do some detecting and panning around Eldorado and Heathcote. We have our Miner's Rights, we just want to be sure we're in the approved areas. I've found plenty of helpful information to find likely areas to explore on these forums, Doug...

Hi All, I've been enjoying reading these forums from time to time over the past few years, but now I've finally taken the leap and bought a detector and some pans to enjoy some time in the bush looking for shiny things. My girlfriend and I were introduced to detecting by family who live on the...