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| Ground Balance |
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An adjustment made to “cancel” or ignore ground mineralization; may be done manually (See GroundTracking) or automatically |
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| Ground Tracking |
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The ability of a metal detector to continuously measure the ground’s mineralization and automatically adjust the detector’s ground balance setting for optimum performance |
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| GTA |
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(Graphic Target Exclusive Garrett technology that visually identifies a target’s conductivity or ID and also Analyzer) shows the discrimination pattern |
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| GTI |
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(Graphic Target Exclusive Garrett technology that measures and displays a target’s true size and depth
Imaging) |
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| LCD |
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(Liquid Crystal A graphical display that indicates target information, detector settings, etc...
Display) |
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| Multiple Frequency |
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See Pulse Induction and Multiple Frequency article |
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| Microprocessor |
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Computer chip that performs digital functions that make many features such as Target ID and Discrimination possible on today’s Garrett detectors |
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| Mono Searchcoil |
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Refers to searchcoils with one ring where both transmitter and receiver antennae are
located |
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| Motion Mode |
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Refers to the setting where coil motion is needed to detect targets |
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| Notch |
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Discrimination Targets above and below these discrimination settings |
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| Pinpoint |
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A mode of operation that allows the operator to detemine the precise location of a target still in the ground |
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| Pulse Induction |
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Used primarily for heavily mineralized environments such as the beach or the gold fields of Australia and is found in many of today’s specialty detectors
(See also Multiple Frequency) |
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| PowerMaster |
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Exclusive Garrett feature that increases the detector’s ability to detect deeper and wider - up to 20 percent |
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| Probe |
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A long screwdriver-like device made of brass used to penetrate the ground and physically locate a detected target before digging it up |
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| Prospecting |
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Hunting for valuable metals such as gold |
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| Relic Hunting |
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Hunting for targets with historical value, such as old battlefield items or family heirlooms |
