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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