Metal Detecting 101

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.

Our latest article

How to find your first hammered coin.

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How to find Hammered coins

How to find Hammered coins

In this short metal detecting article, I would like to go through just a few key points aimed at helping you and your metal detector…

XP Deus getting it right

XP Deus getting it right

Operating a top end metal detector can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be, I am your typical button presser…

Metal detecting for Roman and hammered coins

Metal detecting for Roman and hammered coins

Many people new to metal detecting dream about finding their first Roman and Hammered coin, a common perception is that they are missing a certain…

Can you get rich by metal detecting

Can you get rich by metal detecting

In these times of lockdown, how do I survive is a question many people have been asking, can I make money metal detecting? This all…

Hunting the Romans with Paul and Gary

Hunting the Romans with Paul and Gary

Imagine this frustrating situation, Paul had some fantastic land for metal detecting, he knew there were Roman coins and artecacts lying just beneath the surface…

DJI Osmo Pocket – Don’t buy it

DJI Osmo Pocket – Don’t buy it

Unless you have a phone that supports USB C or an Apple lightning adaptor. What does this mean ? Well basically any smart phone more…

XP Deus Team USA | video podcast

XP Deus Team USA | video podcast

We are pleased to announce the XP Deus Team USA metal detecting podcast is now live, the show will be online every month with new…

SJCam SJ600 Legend my experience

SJCam SJ600 Legend my experience

SJcam SJ600 legend, this is my experience and my personal opinion. Having watched excellent video reviews, I decided to buy an SJCAM sj6 Legend, on…

Klaas John Botas a detectorist and artist

Klaas John Botas a detectorist and artist

Gary interviews Klaas John Botas Many of you may have seen or personally know Klaas, he’s a dedicated detectorist and always follows his heart and…

XP Deus the ultimate test

XP Deus the ultimate test

Not quite the Holy Grail of tests but a series of interesting metal detector tests you can try at home, we have used the XP…

Metal detecting video tips part 2

Metal detecting video tips part 2

OK so you have the equipment and you are ready to make your first metal detecting video, what happens now ! Just remember Whatever it…

Roman pig / Ingot bids reach £38.000 at auction

Roman pig / Ingot bids reach £38.000 at auction

This little piggy went to market !! Sadly the item did not reach the reserve price, the auction lasted about 45 seconds, there were very…
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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.

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