The world of metal detecting is changing fast, long gone are the days of simple switch on and go machines, today’s detector market offers a new breed of metal detecting products, smaller circuit boards, deeper ground penetration and computerized menu’s.
Metal detecting 101 is a website designed to help people learn about new detector products and keep up to date with the very latest metal detecting media and events.
If you are looking for a deep metal detector, there are certain things you need to take into consideration.
Detecting frequency and search coil size are very important.

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Detecting101 About us

Detecting 101 is an modern version of the Gary’s metal detecting web site we try to keep up to date with the latest metal detector information and treasure hunting tips, if this is your hobby then you are in the right place.
We try to write articles more about the non detector side of the hobby, such as tools, clothing and technical aspects.
The metal detecting forum now has a massive following, thanks to all who have contributed, those who have not joined are missing a great community along with a wide range of topics, so please don’t be shy, drop by and say hello, please note we do require a very small yearly subscription.

Check out our active Facebook metal detecting community – The metal detecting skill school group is all about the technical aspects of metal detecting.