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Thankyou for your kind words.

@@RustysOutbackAdventures you are welcome

Thanks Paul, I'm glad you found the video helpful.

Hi Trevor, thanks for the info relating to the volt drop across the ACBs....it's not something I've had an issue with, but definitely something to watch out for.

Hi Trevor and Rose. Thankyou for subscribing. Shame about the Thuraya satellite meeting an untimely end. I'm happy with the new Iridium GO unit, but it is expensive to send text messages every day....Starlink is the way to go in the bush, especially now that Starlink have replaced my failed dish/router kit. I wish you all the best on your next prospecting trip.

Sorry for the late reply. I hope this idea is helpful to you.

Hi Anton, thankyou for your kind words. Nice to have viewers from the other side of the world.

@@RustysOutbackAdventures привет 👋. На моей машине лопнула рама сзади. Собираюсь делать новую. И как раз менять кузов

Thanks Donovan.

G'day Slim, thanks for your comments regarding what's typically around old timer's mine shafts and how attractive the area is to every man and his dog. I agree that maybe the area away from the shafts might hold gold, especially on the lower slopes. That area where I was, is probably worth another look, but away from the shafts, next time. I've been looking at some of your videos and you seem to pretty well for yourself, so good luck and I hope you find plenty.

Hey JB, I bought mine off eBay, so if you're Nav is the same as mine, just search for this: Safari V-Spec Snorkel Kit For Nissan Navara D40, Pathfinder (05/2010 - 07/2015).

Thanks Bruce...others have also suggested that's what they are, too.

Hey Bruce, thankyou for taking the time to comment on my video. I do have a fluffy looking cover for the mic but forgot to take it with me on this trip, so I'll definitely be giving it a workout next time. Having said that, it was really, really windy on this trip, so not sure how efficient a wind muffler would be at cutting down the wind noise. I try to limit my time away from home, to about 2 weeks at a time, but I understand what you're saying. If I could convince Mrs Rusty to come with me, then I/we would be able to stay out on the goldfields for longer. Happy gold prospecting to you and your wife.

Yeah, thanks Gary....still working out what I could change my name to. Gary is doing ok but not quite out of the woods yet.

Thanks Ann....I've also found a can down a goanna hole. I knew as soon as I detected it that it was probably a can, but I had to dig it up, just in case.

Thanks Sharon, I appreciate your kind words. The settings on the front panel are General; Special; Mono; Fixed. Within the menu, I pretty much run factory preset values (FP) for RX Gain, Stabilizer, etc but tweak the target volume. Under Soil/Timings, I run Special and 'fine gold'. I was running a Steel Phase unit but lately I've gone without it....I hope these settings help you.

Hi Roger and thankyou for subscribing....I hope you enjoy the channel's videos. Yes, the iridium GO appears to be a popular item amongst yachties, as well as outback travellers.

Thanks Tom, I appreciate your kind words.

Thanks for the info....so the can has been in the ground for quite a while, then.

Thanks Peter, hope you can fix up your joints....you'll need them when digging up yellow rocks! When will you be back in WA??

@@RustysOutbackAdventures probably around April may next year at this stage but no hard and fast rules

Cheers, thanks AusSandgroper.

Thanks Daniel, I hope you enjoyed the video.

Yes, I've heard that. I've also heard that storms can affect the way the detector operates, too.

@@RustysOutbackAdventures sure does mate spikes all the time ..I live in Mount Magnet and out often the hot rocks are getting noisier every time .,good luck hope you get on to some real soon ,,definitely getting harder .but it’s still out there

Thanks for that...I'm definitely due a change of luck, but I agree, it does seem harder to find, so I'll have to up my research a bit.

Hey David, not a stupid question, at all. The design of the detector and coil registers a 'disturbance within the electrical field' created around the coil but can't decipher the nature of the 'disturbance'...metal, gold, brass, aluminium, etc. That's why you have to dig every target.

​​@@RustysOutbackAdventuresok but 35 years ago my parents had a detector and you could switch from metal to non ferrus , couldn't you use an old one after you start digging around

I'm not aware of a detector that will let you switch from metal to non-ferrous, but I'll certainly have do some research.

Good stuff Rusty. Nice to have the time to scratch around. Great video mate.

Thanks Jim. I enjoy getting out in the bush but just lately I'm struggling for time to go more often!

Hey Darren, with my old battery, it would start to go flat after a couple of days, but I must say the new Century battery in the Nav now, is way better. Are those lithium jump packs worth having in the car???

​​@@RustysOutbackAdventuresyes mate for under $200 the lithium jump packs are worth every cent for piece of mind. Even though my D23 Nav is a manaul i wouldn't be able to push it by myself as i do a bit of remote touring. Anyway Rusty i Always look fwd to seeing your vids👌👍

Thanks Darren...I reckon I'll have to check out the those lithium jump packs.

These things can't be helped, Gary.

Thanks RT, I appreciate your kind words. I totally agree, we do our research and hope it puts us in the right location, but it is hard work and sometimes for no reward. I love being out in the bush and I always enjoy the experience. I've just come back from 2 weeks in the bush and I'm editing the video now, so keep an eye out for that one....and I'm already planning my next trip, too!!

@@RustysOutbackAdventures Thx Rusty for the quick reply mate, goodluck and good fortune to you, hope to see you out there one day,,keep well RT 😐

Yes, that's correct. Pivotel offered a range of replacement sat phones and I went with the Iridium GO unit, as it allows me to connect my smart phone to the device via wifi, and allow me to use my current contacts, etc and I can send text messages and make phone calls. If I download the Iridium mail app, I can then send and receive emails, too.

I'm not familiar with Avenza maps but I'll check them out, thanks Trevor.

Hi Trevor, I purchased Starlink online and brought the 'roaming' package so I can pause and unpause it when I'm not using it. I have heard that the new version is 12V powered, rather than the Gen 2 router that is 240VAC powered, which I run off an inverter in my caravan.

Hey Alicia, thankyou so much for letting me know. I checked the lights before I left home, but now it appears the left indicator doesn't work on the van....so that's something for me to fix, now that I'm home. Where did you pass me and what were you driving??? Keep an eye out for my upcoming video about this trip!!

Hey Donald, if you upgrade the suspension, make sure you choose a standard length axle rather than a 'custom length'....makes it easier if you need to replace it in the future.

Thanks Paul. I bought the little black panel meters off Amazon....it's an 'AiLi Battery Monitor DC 300V 100A Voltmeter Ammeter Voltage Amp Meter Gauge with Hall Effect Sensor Transformer'...search for part number 'UK-300V-100A-FBA'. Hope this helps.

Thanks Rusty for the fast reply, Thank you again

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch, ok....my email address is rmhyde58@gmail.com

Thanks Peter...I ended up leaving that hole 'as is', to allow for any water to drain away, as you've suggested.

Thanks Darren. Yeah, I had a 'senior moment' but it came to me after I'd finished recording that segment!

Hi Mick, glad you enjoyed the video. You can never have too many of anything, I reckon!!

That's true, Peter. Also, don't wear a watch or you might be setting off the coil, when running a scoop of dirt over the coil!

Hi Mark, from my understanding, the oil cooler bolts to the block and has water in and water out hose connections on the outside of the cooler. To delete the oil cooler, some sort of blanking plate would be needed to bolt to the block, but deleting it could be an option, but not one I'd even considered.

If you go with a standard length axle, it will save problems down the track, should you need to replace it. You might have to look for rims with an offset to suit your installation...something else to consider when upgrading the axle, springs, etc.

Thanks...I'm glad you found the video helpful.

Hi Mark, the camper set up has taken a few tweaks to get it to where I want it, but really happy with it now. The goldfields has had a bit of rain lately, so that makes getting around, a bit tricky. I hope you find some gold on this trip.

I hope you get over your medical issues and back to full health soon.

@@RustysOutbackAdventures thanks mate

Thankyou for your kind words. If you would like to email me at rmhyde58@gmail.com I'll pass your details onto Gary, thanks.

Thanks for the info, Carmine. I wonder if wheel that lost the weights, was out of balance enough for the driver to notice?

You're right, David...the Thuyara satellite suffered a 'force majeure' (something must have crashed into it), so I've just upgraded to the Iridium GO unit. It provides voice, text, SOS and location messages, but has limited data downloads, but I have Starlink so I don't need it for data, just the ability to call and/or text someone in an emergency.

@@RustysOutbackAdventures I was prospecting up north got the message that it was down it stopped me from going more remote bummer $16.50 a month was great I got the 9555 at $65 a month not much of a choice

Pivotel are trying their best to provide customers with options, but there didn't seem to be much on offer....it was a toss-up between the 9555 and the Iridium GO.

Cheers Gary...that was some trip, wasn't it.

Thanks Philbo, I'm glad you liked the video....finding those nuggets towards the end of the trip, made it a great trip.

Hi Johan, thankyou for your kind offer....I'd love to come and take a look around. My email address is rmhyde58@gmail.com if you would like to email me, we could work out some details, thanks. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

I believe a PLB is a 'must have' so even if you never use it, you always know that if you set it off, someone will find you....even though it won't be instantly.

Hi Christie, sometimes it can be a struggle to find gold, but the lure of finding it keeps us coming back. Thanks for the info about Austravel.