Other meteorite hunters I know use the Fisher detectors - the Gold Bug and Gold Bug II. One List member from up in Mohave County has used a Gold Bug to find LOTS of meteorites so I know that it can be a good producer in the right hands.
Both the White and Fisher detectors are available from time to time on Ebay. Make sure you get a guarantee that the unit will work properly and that you can get your money back if there's a problem.
Just one final thought. Get someone that is experienced in using a metal detector for hunting meteorites to show you how to use the machine properly. Nothing can be more frustrating that finding out at the end of a long day of "beeping" that you had the unit set up wrong!
Best,
JKG
At 01:51 AM 9/23/2004, meteoriteshow wrote:
Hello,
I'm looking for a metal detector that can be suitable for meteorite hunting and able to detect chondrites as well as iron rich meteorites. I've already looked at several types, but it's difficult for me to get a clear idea about it, as I do not wish to invest too much in this equipment... I've seen the following type, maybe someone has tried it already and can tell me if it's good or not:
- Allround metal detector weight: 1,1 kg total length: 57 - 88 cm disc diameter: 17 cm power: 6 x 1,5 V R6 headphones plug: 3,5 mm detection down to 60 cm deep for big itms and down to 12 cm deep for coins wiring: interior
If anyone gets a metal detector that is suitable for my need and in good condition, either for sale or for trade, you can contact me via my private e-mail.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Frederic Beroud www.meteoriteshow.com IMCA #2491
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