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Relic Hunting
A relic is anything of historical value, especially reflecting another age.
Before you undertake a search for relics, first do some research in your
local library or on the Internet. Look up old newspapers and find out
more about your community's history. Discover what historical events
may have taken place in your locality and where historical landmarks are
hidden from present day progress. Many times there are new buildings
and pavement over where historical events took place or where historical
landmarks once stood. Try to pinpoint these locations on a map.
Hopefully, you will find an empty lot or a farmer's field where a historical
landmark was once located. Remember, have respect for private property
and get the owner's permission before searching for relics on private land.
Recommended mode of operation
When relic hunting, you will want to detect iron along with precious
metals. The recommended mode of operation for relic hunting is
DISCRIMINATION or ALL METAL mode with the following settings.
ALL METAL mode
When relic hunting in the ALL METAL mode, be careful to swing the
search coil slowly, listening for fluctuations in volume. When you
encounter a louder signal, experiment by sweeping around the area
to determine where the signal starts and stops. This is not only
helpful in determining if the signal is truly a target, but in
pinpointing its exact location and size. If you cannot isolate the
target due to concentrations of targets, try de-tuning the detector by
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Relics are time capsules of
history since every relic has a
story to tell. More that
monetary value, relics have
historical value. While there are
instances where collectors have
paid substantially for a relic,
they are of much more value to
the local museum where the
community's history is revered.
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