MAY/JUN 2017VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 3
Published by WHITE’S ELECTRONICS, INC
FEATURES:
• The Ring Finders
• How-To: Permissions
• New Products from White’s
• V3i Review: Steve Herschbach
DISCOVER
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CONTENT
3 FROM THE FACTORY
4 V3i REVIEW | Steve
Herschbach
5 NEW PRODUCTS
6 PERMISSIONS | DJ Yost
8 THE RINGFINDERS | Chris
Turner
10 CUSTOMER FINDS | PRO-
TIPS
12 MX SPORT RELICS | Ted
Dawson
13 DEALER SPOTLIGHT | J & M
Detectors
On the cover: Ring Return by Chris Turner
courtesy of Chris Turner and The Ringfinders
Editor: Tom Boykin
Supervisor: Melissa Wise
Contributors: Listed on each article
Information is correct at press time.
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HEATING UP
After a long winter and wild spring, we’re looking forward to
blue skies and warm water.
This issue we explore some of the more personal sides of
detecting. It’s not that we don’t like seeing finds - they’re why
we all detect! But seeing some of the personal connections
you can make in the hobby isn’t often explored. Things like
ring returns, making unexpected friends with property
owners, or even just the escape from the grind of daily life...
These are all bonuses to our great hobby.
It’s also important to remember that each of us is an
ambassador for the hobby. That’s a lot of responsibility - but
necessary in order to keep it going for the next generation!
DID YOU KNOW?We have a whole section of our website dedicated to
helping newbies learn the hobby. Just go to:
https://www.whiteselectronics.com/detecting-101/
You can watch how-to videos and learn tips and
tricks to make the most out of treasure hunting.
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SPOTIFY ACCOUNT WREAKING HAVOC ON PLANTSpotify is a streaming music service.
The recent addition of Spotify at White’s Electronics
has had some unintended effects. While productivity
is up, department supervisors have noted
employees in various states of dancing, cringing, or
singing depending on music selections. Loop room
supervisor Pam Lillich noted that Disney songs
seem to be the most polarizing. “If I have to hear the
Frozen soundtrack one more time....” (unable to print
remainder of the quote). Plant DJ Laura “Funky Beats”
Barrett plans to refine the music selections going
forward.
WHITE’S FIELD TEAMOur field team is made up of “hobby ambassadors”
who are active online and in public.
“What do I have to do to be on the field team?” It’s a
question we hear a lot at the factory! It’s not enough
to have decades of experience. Or know what a
GoPro is. There is something special we look for in
field team members - a combination of knowledge,
personality, and respect. While other brands may
prefer flash, we seek substance. Unfortunately we
can’t offer everyone the opportunity, though there
is a wealth of experience out there. In other words
(and we mean this in the nicest way possible) don’t
call us - we’ll call you!
Dear friends,
I’d like to thank all of White’s customers, dealers,
and distributors for helping give the company
such a strong start to 2017. Our Spring specials
seem to have hit their stride,
and as we head into summer
we are already looking
towards fall for the next
promotion.
In the coming months White’s
is proud to continue progress
in developing new products
and technologies that will help treasure hunters
of today and tomorrow. Your purchase with our
company keeps that dream alive, and we are
thankful for your business.
As spring turns to summer and many of us turn
to the great outdoors, I want you to know that
White’s is glad to be a part of your leisure life.
Thanks again for your support - happy hunting!
Sincerely,
FROM THE FACTORY
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I am a long time fan of White’s Electronics detectors, with my very first detector being a Coinmaster 4 in 1972. I have not only made countless great finds with White’s detectors over the years, but have seen amazing advances in the technology over the years.
I have owned several versions of the White’s V3i and not too long ago decided to get another one to play around with. The V3i is an amazing metal detector with nothing else like it on the market. The first thing that jumps out at a new user is the stunning color screen. What sets the V3i apart however is the incredible array of programming options. Those options include the ability to run at any one of three different frequencies, or all three at once.
Different items respond best at different frequencies. In general, copper and silver coin high conductive type targets respond best at low frequencies. Gold jewelry, nickels, and other low conductive targets respond best at high frequencies.
The V3i offers 2.5 kHz for coin type targets, 22.5 kHz for gold range targets, and 7.5 kHz as a best all around compromise frequency.The V3i then takes it to the next level, allowing all three frequencies to be run simultaneously. By comparing
the response at different frequencies some detecting magic can be performed. The most useful is the ability to tune out the effects of both mineralized sand AND salt water when beach detecting, something a single frequency machine cannot do well.
The V3i can be overwhelming if you delve too far into the programming options, especially for the novice. Luckily White’s has provided a well thought out selection of preset programs to choose from. There are programs for coin and jewelry detecting, relic detecting, beach detecting, gold prospecting, and more. Going beach hunting need be no more difficult than choosing the beach program and going detecting. There is also the ability to customize and save your own programs.
You can see why a detector nerd like me is attracted to the V3i and why I have come back to it several times.
It is like having a “design your own detector” kit!
I like to jewelry detect when I am not prospecting for gold. The V3i has many features that make it appealing for jewelry detecting in particular. I like running in the 22.5 kHz single frequency mode to enhance the signal on gold targets. The V3i allows advanced users to be run in a 22.5 kHz raw VDI mode, which enhances the spread between different gold, aluminum, and lead targets. This can allow an expert user more ability to tune out and reject specific pesky trash items, like a particular square aluminum tab that may infest a particular location.
This V3i turned out to be a magical machine. Not long before I had been to a local park and saw a man playing frisbee with his son. It made me think I should go detecting there because anyplace people are tossing things around is a spot where rings may be lost – and found. I fired the V3i up and walked maybe 30 feet when I got a foil type signal. I pinpointed it and gave it a pop with my screwdriver, and was stunned when a large silver colored ring appeared on the ground. I picked it up and the weight and color told me immediately that I had a large platinum ring in my hand! The 6.2 gram ring just in raw platinum value is worth about $200 and so my very first target dug with this V3i paid for a good chunk of its cost.
That’s what I call a lucky detector - thanks White’s!
Steve Herschbach runs a website and
forum with lots of information about
metal detecting and prospecting:
detectorprospector.com
V3i REVIEW STEVE HERSCHBACH
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I’d like to share some of my own methods to hopefully help make it a little easier for you to obtain permission to detect.
If you’re new to the hobby or have recently purchased a new machine, it can get overwhelming trying to learn your machine. Factor in having “nowhere to go” and some newbies can get frustrated before they even start swinging. First and foremost, START IN YOUR OWN YARD. You (probably) don’t need permission, and you can get to know your machine and understand ground conditions. Once you have a basic understanding of your machine, branch out to your friends and family. In my opinion, any house built before 1960 is worth taking a look at, especially if you like silver coins.
Most beginners’ first thought is to go to the public park. I caution you to check with your local municipality to be sure metal detecting is permitted.
Due to the rising popularity of the hobby over the last few years, not all towns allow public metal detecting. Most of the time it will be posted on a general rule board somewhere on the premises. Again, if you’re uncertain, check with the local town hall.
DOOR KNOCKING - After exhausting
your friends and family’s land, and you’ve detected friends of your friends and family’s property… you may begin to consider “door knocking” to obtain permission. This method is not for everyone. However, if you give it a try, you may find some success, as I have. Door knocking has actually become one of my favorite ways to obtain permission for sites because it allows you to “pick and choose” the sites you think are worth taking a look at. I use old local maps to identify homes and property - past and present, the older the better.
I’ll be honest, when I first started door knocking was one of the most difficult aspects of the hobby. But, like with anything, the more you do it, the more comfortable you’ll get. I’ve found that I have a better success rate when asking people that are already outside. I think they feel less intruded upon when they’re outside doing yardwork, for example, rather than knocking on the door and interrupting family dinner.
When you first meet the home owner, you have about a minute to bond with them. Introduce yourself, get to the point quickly, and be specific that you’d like to metal detect their property. Don’t overwhelm them with too much information – most people who aren’t into the hobby don’t really understand what it is that we want to do and will immediately think you’re trying to rob them or sell them something.
There are three main reasons why people will say YES:
1. History – they appreciate the effort to try and recover lost history. Usually, that’s why they own an old home.
2. Fun – some folks just want to see you have fun and utilize their property. These are typically the most hospitable types of homeowners. I’ve been invited in for food before and enjoy getting to know these people.
Where can I go detecting? This is the
infamous question that occurs to nearly everyone after
they’ve purchased a machine. I’ve bought a machine, now
where can I go to use it?
PERMISSIONS
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3. Value – some people think that we’re there trying to find treasure. If you offer them most of the finds, it may be intriguing enough for them to allow you to take a look.
In all three cases, I advise to work out some type of agreement before you begin detecting. Who gets to keep the finds? I’ve experienced some awkward moments at the end of a great hunt when I wasn’t specific enough, resulting in losing all of my
finds.
Another big part of door knocking is rejection. It will happen and some people will be rude to you about it. Don’t let it bother you. Just check that property off of your list and move on to the next.
Believe me, I know there’s nothing worse than researching a home and knowing there might be good stuff there, only to be told you can’t detect
it. Just keep your head up and move forward.
If you’re not a face-to-face person or you just don’t enjoy door knocking, you can always try to write a letter or email to obtain permission. This has worked for some people, especially when trying to obtain permission from historical societies and old churches. Again, be specific in your letter and explain your intentions. Be patient and hopefully you’ll get a positive response.
Use your detector to obtain permission! Sometimes people will come to YOU and want you to find something for them: a lost item, an oil or water tank, property markers, power lines, etc. Use this opportunity to refuse payment for your services in exchange for permission to detect the rest of the property. This has worked for me multiple times.
My last suggestion is to use your social media connections to help you obtain permission for new sites. If you’re always posting pictures of your finds, people will start to associate you with metal detecting. Friends of your friends may want you to help them or want to see what’s on their property. You can also become friends with other detectorists in your area and go on group adventures together. Since I’ve been on facebook, I’ve met a ton of great people in the hobby.
Anyone can own a metal detector, but not everyone has a place to detect. I hope some of my tips help to make it a little easier for you to enjoy the hobby. Persistence and practice will pay off in the long run. Just keep your coil to the soil and your dreams big.
After finding this gentleman’s id bracelet in his neighbor’s yard (it was lost for over 40 years), he gave me permission to search the rest of the property - which led to the largest Indian Head penny I’ve ever seen!
You can see more great pictures and
video clips of DJ’s finds on Instagram -
@djdigs
DJ YOST
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In 2009, a stranger from
the United States I have
yet to meet in person, con-
tacted me after seeing my
metal detecting service in
Vancouver, Canada, called
“Finders.”
He introduced himself
over the phone and men-
tioned that he’d been fol-
lowing my website for
years and went on to say
how wonderful it was that
I found a way to use my
metal detector to help
people recover their lost
jewelry, and how happy it
was making people.
He then asked me if I ever
thought of creating a glob-
al directory so that I could
share my ideas with other
metal detectorists and
thereby, help more people.
I said, “Yes! but a new web-
site wasn’t in my budget
at this time.” His response
was, “You create it and I’ll
pay for it.” And he did!
We incorporated The Ring
Finders Directory in late
October of 2009. With
very little advertising, it
has steadily grown during
these past seven years to
include more than 375
members representing 25
countries.
The Ring Finders is a
Global Directory of Metal
Detecting Specialists who
help people around the
world by finding their lost
and most precious and
sentimental items, includ-
ing diamond engagement
rings and gold and plati-
num wedding bands lost
at beaches, parks, lakes
and yards.
Collectively, The Ring
Finders members are re-
sponsible for finding and
returning more than 3200
lost rings with a combined
value exceeding $6.2 mil-
lion.
Expanding this service
worldwide has enabled
many people the opportu-
nity to have their lost jew-
elry found and returned...
an opportunity that did
not exist at this level be-
fore our directory was cre-
ated.
The combined effect has
brought an extremely pos-
itive image to our great
hobby! Many TV, Newspa-
per and Radio stories have
been done on The Ring
Finders members and the
many amazing recoveries
they have made, the fasci-
nating stories they tell, and
the lost smiles they find.
I regularly receive e-mails
from all over the world
asking if I can find some-
one to help locate a lost
ring because there isn’t a
member on our directory
nearby.
I typically research their
location to find a metal de-
tectorist that is willing to
travel and help them out,
and this is very rewarding
for everyone.
I have always said that ev-
ery ring has an amazing
MY NAME IS CHRIS TURNER AND I’M EXTREMELY
PROUD OF THE RING FINDERS DIRECTORY AND
THE MEMBERS WHO HAVE JOINED TO HELP FIND
WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT WAS LOST FOREVER…
THIS IS HOW THE RING FINDERS
DIRECTORY CAME TO LIFE!
THE RING FINDERS
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story attached to it - that
story ends when the ring
is lost!
The Ring Finders mem-
bers have helped continue
thousands of stories by
using their dedicated skill
and knowledge in finding
and returning lost rings.
My goal has always been
to create and expand the
directory where indepen-
dent metal detectorist can
list their service in the way
they choose to offer it, and
to do this on their own Per-
sonal Profile Page where
the general public can eas-
ily find the member closest
to them.
I personally work on a re-
ward basis and give 15% of
the reward money I receive
from finding lost jewelry to
charity (the Children’s Hos-
pital) and I share this infor-
mation with my members
and let them choose how
they would like to run their
service.
Ninety-seven percent of
the members also work on
a reward basis, with a call
out fee to cover their gas
cost if the item isn’t found.
While the most common
request is to find lost wed-
ding rings, members have
received calls from insur-
ance agencies to locate
high valued lost rings, law
firms to perform house
and property searches,
food companies to search
their finished product for
broken machinery parts or
other metallic items, and
client requests for house
and property searches.
I have been looking into
ways of expanding op-
portunities with insurance
claims and am making
some progress with insur-
ance companies in making
them aware of our mem-
bers directory and how we
can help save them money
and quickly close their
open claim files. Most im-
portantly, we can find the
original ring that means so
much to their clients.
Over the years I personally
have found and returned
more than 500 lost rings
to very happy owners, and
I love seeing their smiles
when I place the ring in
their hand!
My goal is to make The
Ring Finders Directory a
household name and I
don’t plan on stopping un-
til I find a way to do that.
I believe people deserve
a second chance to find
their most valuable pos-
sessions, and it feels great
to help my fellow detecto-
rists expand their hobby
and provide them with a
bit more of the unexpect-
ed.
This is truly one of the
greatest hobbies because
you never know what
you’re going to find and
you never know who will
call you and what they
have lost. It’s always a trea-
sure hunt!
My dream is to see over
one million smiles on
The Ring Finders’ Book of
Smiles!
theringfinders.com
CHRIS TURNER
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CUSTOMER FINDS
Andrew M. - V3i Darwin H. - MX Sport Josh S. - V3i Kurt K. - Coinmaster
Mike T. - Surf P.I.Mike R. - MXTMarcus S. - MXTJohn H. - MXT
Nathan B. - V3i Ryan G. - Treasuremaster Patrick M. - TreasurePro Perry T. - Coinmaster
Will H. - MX SportVince R. - CoinmasterSteve G. - Surf P.I.Shawn S. - MX Sport
Danny C. - MX Sport Derek H. - MXT Robert S. - MX Sport Matt B. - MX Sport
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MIKE KRZANICH
From the Editor
Sometimes there are
people you meet in this
hobby who you just
know you’ll remember
for the rest of your life.
Mike Krzanich is one of
those guys.
For several years Mike has been taking old
detectors he purchases locally and getting
them in the hands of folks who would love
to start a new hobby but lack the funds. On
a limited income himself, he is an incredibly
generous man who has brought joy to many
individuals.
Thanks to White’s unbeatable service and
the cooperation of his local dealer, the
service department at the factory, and
others, Mike is able to share this great
hobby with a group of people who might
never get the chance to go out detecting
due to finances.
White’s would like to extend a special
THANK YOU to Mike for doing this. It is
people like him that keep the hobby going!
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UNSUNG HEROPRO-TIPS
BOBBY BAlways carry a small
container for small finds like
coins, rings and buttons to
keep them safe until you get
home. 35mm film containers,
pill containers and empty
dip cans are some examples. Put some Kleenex or
other soft tissue in them to keep the objects from
moving around possibly scratching other items.
DAVE WISEThink outside the box.
Many detectorists are
lazy when hunting
sites. Make sure to
move objects out of the
way. Kicking downed
branches aside and
rolling rotted logs can reveal some good targets
others leave behind. Their laziness will be your
gain!
SKYLER DUCKWORTHOne good tip that
might help you get
a few more victories
under your belt is to
adjust your threshold
so you can hear it!
Doing so will let you
hear subtleties that
you would otherwise miss. Like: a pause in sound,
a little zip, a slight click of a beep. All these things
have meaning, that the target is real deep, mixed
with trash and or getting rejected, a broken target,
a coin or ring standing straight up...
You’ve gotta spend the time and learn the
language, put in the time and for a while, dig
everything.
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MX SPORT
LOVES RELICS!
MX SPORT RELICS TED DAWSON
I just wanted to share a few of
my finds over the past several
months using the MX Sport.
All of these items were found
in Northern Alabama with the
stock 10”, Detech 13”, and 6 x
9 coils. After 100 plus hours on
this machine, I can honestly say
this is my favorite metal detec-
tor and a relic hunting beast!!!!
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IN 1976 we were getting
ready to go on vacation to
an island off the coast of
Florida. We were dreaming
of this well deserved vaca-
tion and wondering what
this new adventure would
be like, as this was the first
time visiting this location.
When a friend offered to
lend us a metal detector,
we thought about it and
then took up her offer. So
we began spending an
hour, two hrs, 4 hrs a day
filling our pockets with all
kinds of stuff from loose
change, fishing gear, flip
tops, and the usual nui-
sance items.
Then we started to find
some interesting things.
At a beach where the park-
ing lot meets the sand we
found a 1949 auto license
plate from the state of
Washington. At that time
the only way to get on this
Island was by Ferry. Some
folks have suggested may-
be it was spit up by a shark!
The last thing we recalled
about that vacation was
on the front page of the lo-
cal newspaper one morn-
ing - a couple searching
for sea shells found several
Spanish gold coins on the
beach.
So it wasn’t long before we
initiated our life long slo-
gan
of “IT ISN’T WHAT YOU
FIND, IT’S WHAT YOU
DON’T FIND.”
After returning home we
purchased our first metal
detectors and continued
to be amused by this new
hobby which seemed to be
unknown to everyone who
saw us. Our instinct was to
save everything we found
to remember how the de-
tector reacted on that type
of material in the future. In
those days, detectors didn’t
have all the features that
we have today so it was
difficult to remember how
the detectors would react
the next time we found the
same type of item again.
We were intrigued by the
fact that treasure hunting
was not popular amongst
the general population and
found ourselves constantly
explaining ourselves to ob-
servers.
One day an idea popped
into our heads about may-
be selling metal detectors
so we would have access
to the best equipment.
Before we new it, people
were calling us to ask for
help looking for lost items
- jewelry, keys, septic sys-
tems, buried oil tanks, well
heads, toxic waste sites…
There seemed to be no
end in sight as to what we
could do with these metal
detectors.
It got to the point of search-
ing for so many types of
ferrous and non-ferrous
items that we started to
collect any metal objects
to be used as samples to
customers
A large local meat packing
plant, at the end of the day,
couldn’t account for one of
the large hand held meat
hooks, like we saw in the
Rocky movie. The on-site
inspector said it had to be
found! We were hired to
search the cartons pro-
duced that day and found
the lost meat hook after
searching 262 out of 5,000
cartons.
As the business and appli-
cations grew, it wasn’t long
before we found a use for
all the materials and “trash”
that we collected might
have a useful purpose.
We are now in a position
whereby we can demon-
strate to the customer met-
al detector usage for items
that they may be looking
for and how the detec-
tor will read and sound
when they find the object.
Whether it’s a survey pin,
ladies or men’s ring, brace-
let, eyeglasses, keys, jew-
elry, buried pipes or cables
and so on.
It’s going to be an interest-
ing future to see what far
reaching item we will be
asked to find. Hope we will
have an item to demon-
strate to the customer!
DEALER SPOTLIGHT J&M DETECTORS
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