The company that sells these should put a link to this video in their instruction manual. You just taught me how to use this the correct way. Thank you so much .
Thanks for a great presentation... I found my Tracker IV in a thrift store for $12 and I'm ecstatic that it is in perfect condition... even had strong batteries when purchased!
I just picked up 2 a few weeks apart. One like new in the box with headphones for $40 USD. Just got another tonight the Radio Shack version of it used but nice condition for $15 USD. Hope to get my Grandson or Brother interested.
In the USA the Tracker IV is one of the most popular metal detectors sold. It is considered to be the best metal detector for under $100 USD. This was an excellent tutorial.
people run to wallmart and get them to find lost wedding rings but they are a great value for a back up detector, or keep in your car in case you find a good spot u want to check while driving somewhere
I live in Florida so lots of beaches here. Found lots of gold and silver with this detector. Great coin shooter too. I let my Wife coin shoot a football field for her first time detecting. I told her to only dig the high tones. She dug up over $12 USD in coins in an hour. Great second detector to have around for guests or kids to use.
@@535tonywhat would you suggest for a great detector? I have this one for the kids but I'm wanting something better for myself. All beach stuff in Florida as well on the treasure coast.
Just dig everything ! If it’s rusty nails I feel like a hero for potentially saving someone an injury lol 😂 and like ur doing good for the earth and the beach
I recently just purchased one of these detectors. So far I'm just finding Rusty metal and bottlecaps on local beaches. But I'm optimistic for future findings.
Excellent video. I’ve had this detector for years, but have just been putzing around with it. Lately, I’ve been getting into detecting and prospecting more intensely, and I didn’t even know I had a decent detector! Well paced, well spoken, and well demonstrated. Great work!
Just bought my Tracker IV. Going to hone my skills here in Canada thus summer and early fall, then move on to the Caribbean late fall through spring. My first detector. I am quite enthused. Will report back. Thanks for this, and all your videos.
I also am from Canada (Eastern Québec) and am at my beginnings of learning about different detectors so I may choose one for myself. May I ask from what store you bought yours from ? As well as... Are you satisfied with the detector you purchased ? Thanks in advance for any information you may pass on to me.
It's always hard to find good things in trashy ground, and you can dig every thing, but by using tone you can eliminate certain junk, but you might miss something good, it the nature of the beast... great vid....the tracker4 is very under rated imo.
Thanks for the great explanation. I bought my Tracker IV to find buried property corners from deeds and plats. I couldn't find a buried car door. With your demo I should be good to go. Thank you.
My grandfather had a metal detector it was a radio shack discovery 1000 and thats the thing he left behind for mw before he died years and years ago i dont remember much about him but he was a good man that worked himself to death it looks like this metal detector so thank u for showing us how to use this and other metal detectors like it
The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV & the Radio Shack Discoverer 1000 are the same machine. I have both. Picked up 1 for $40 the other for just $15! Sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Have you found much with the detector? There are many great videos & also podcasts. Dave in PA.
I have a pretty similar story! My grandfather passed away when I was pretty young and o only have good memories. I had no idea he Owned a metal detector but when we were cleaning his home we found it and I insisted we keep it. It’s been a handful of years but I’m finally getting to try it out!❤
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia I will say that US pennies seem to be what I find. Either the tone is most easy to distinguish, or they are the most prevalent.
Yes, the video was shot in my backyard at Stanley in North East Victoria. There were a bunch of King Parrots in the trees behind. They are frequent visitors and very chatty. Surprised the dogs weren't barking at them to add to the cacophony!
I tried my bounty Hunter out today and I think I got the settings figured out. I no nothing about detecting but I'm going up to Big Bear California Saturday and gonna try her out. Thank you again mate! Cheers 🍻
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia your welcome. I enjoy my tracker 4, :) what is the best settings for looking for the much older coins the 1800s ones thanks for any replies. Happy digging.
great review...ive had one of these detectors for about 2 years and tone mode is where i keep it most all the time.for about a hundred bucks you can get this machine and start hunting. you can pay more for a detector but watch the guys on youtube using $4000 machines...theyre digging aluminum junk too.
I am looking into purchasing a metal detector after finding a 500 year old knife while working (landscaping). I have absolutely no experience in metal detecting & looking through a variety of videos as to see which ones have rescuing similiar informations. I really like this video for the information given as well as the ease of understanding the information for people like me who would love to start this hobby but having a little fear as to the truth on the information given so as I won't dish out money for a detector and realizing on reception that it wasn't worth what I spent or it doesn't do what they mentioned in the video seen. I've noticed a reoccurring theme in many videos on behalf of the maximum depth for the different articles being searched for. Is there a reason this was not mentioned in this video ? No insult to this video in particular, as I mentioned I have absolutely no understanding of metal detecting and would like to know as much as possible.
Thank you for vid i got one for Christmas so I think I will keep it!!! Seems simple an as you do it you will learn the tons of what your picking up...... so how do I learn where to dig?
love this detector i just use it in all metal mode all the time dont mind digging trash i have the garret ace 300i as well and it does my head in with all the signalls constantly changing from high to low and vice versa even on low sensitivity
Great video, thank you! I've been told not to use this detector on wet sand (saltwater) because it won't work. I left it in all metal and turned down the sensitivity, I was able to find a large object (pliers) is this just because it was a large object, would I not detect coins or gold (rings) in wet sand? Thanks!
There will definitely be more noise when detecting in some et sands. We have often seen this on beaches. It makes detecting a little more difficult as you will get false signals. Turn sensitivity down. If you get a signal, swing back and forth over it. Tones need to be clear and repeatable. If not, move on.
Hi there, you can't fully submerge it, but it does have a waterproof coil so you could use in shallow water like a creek etc. We would recommend wiping and drying coil after use
You might need to discriminate out iron signals, and one thing to be careful off is some false positives, especially in wet beach sand. The detector might give a signal, but the trick is go go back and forth over that section of sand a few times and if the signal isnt clear and repeatable then it isn't a target to dig. On beaches you want clear and repeatable tones when sweeping the coil. Good luck!
HI joe, the sensitivity knob will need to be adjusted to ensure you don't get chatter or chirps from things like very conductive ground (each, wet beach sand etc) or nearby powerlines etc. For all metal mode, you would typically leave the Notch/Discriminator knob in the off position, so the detector will react to all metals (including Iron). You can turn the know clockwise to remove iron tones if you want.
Have had mine for about a year or so. Since day one, I no matter what I do, I can not get it to discriminate anything. The other day I found an aluminum foil ball 2 inches deep. In tone mode with disc knob 3/4 of the way to all the way on.
We suggest checking all cable connections, check the batteries as well, and ensure you use Duracells (we find these work most reliably). If that doesn't help, contact Bounty Hunter in your local region to see if they can assist.
Extremely informative! Thank you for explaining the proper use of the equipment. I do have a question though. Does sensitivity play a huge part in 'Tone' as it does in 'disc' mode?
Discrimination is not an exact science as the signal generated in a metal detector depends on a number of variables, including target size & shape, depth, corrosion of the target, as well as conductivity. Gold does have a relatively high conductivity compared to some other metals, however, gold's conductivity is not as high as copper and silver and it is actually closer to aluminium that either of those. This is why silver and copper will give a high tone on the tracker 4, but not necessarily gold. Electrical conductivity (10.E6 Siemens/m) Silver 62,1 copper 58,5 Gold 44,2 Aluminium 36,9
Thank you for the response! I'm still confused as to what items, besides aluminum, will be rejected with too high a setting, or if I'm risking missing targets of value if I keep turning that knob up.
Hi Don Corman. Yes, the more you turn up the disc, the more targets you will exclude and that may well mean you miss something good. Most detectorists who are specifically targeting gold nuggets will not use discrimination at all to maximise sensitivity (and because most dedicated gold detectors only have limited discrimination functionality, especially with mono coils). Discrimination really comes into its own when relic hunting. Even then, I usually only use it very lightly - enough to just filter out iron. The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV detector has the capability to discriminate much more harshly, but this is really only for people specifically targeting silver and copper coins in a high trash environment. Otherwise, I don't think the disc dial should be turned up high.
do you know of a prospecting metal detecting club around the Mornington Peninsula area -covers Rosebud Vic that have family membership or husband wife membership we both have a current miner's right for prospecting around Victoria. advice/guidance appreciated for us newbies to this out door camping hobby
A few links for you :www.victorianseekersclub.org.au/ www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1261 Do some googling, and I suggest you make a fe calls and chat to a few clubs to see how suitable they might be. Good luck!
Hi there, metal Detectors (of all types) will detect metal in the ground. The depth may vary, but should be at least 12cm deep, up to much greater depths. This will be affected by the quality of the machine, the size of the coil, and size/composition of the metal target. We have used the Bounty Hunter tracker 4 frequently in the field, finding coins and small er metal objects at depths of 15cm or more.
I'm thinking of buying my first detector. To my ears, in tone mode the only one that sounded different was the copper coin. The pull tab sounded the same as the gold ring. So I guess if you're looking for gold jewelry at a beach be prepared to dig thousands of pull tabs. Isn't gold also highly conductive ? Which is why they gold plate computer electrical connections.
Hi Thom. Good question and yes - you are correct - picking gold out from aluminium can be tricky, even with a top of the line relic detector. I've been detecting for years and I am very familiar with my machines, but I still dig plenty of aluminium targets. Discrimination is not an exact science as the signal generated in a metal detector depends on a number of variables, including target size & shape, depth, corrosion of the target, as well as conductivity. Gold does have a relatively high conductivity compared to many other metals and, as you suggest, it is used in electronics for this, but also because of it's resistance to corrosion, a property not shared by either silver or copper. However, gold's conductivity is not as high as copper and silver and it is actually closer to aluminium that either of those. This is why silver and copper will give a high tone on the tracker 4, but not necessarily gold. I would always go fairly low on discrimination in most situations - just enough to get most iron out. You might do a lot more digging, but you will avoid missing something special! Your first detector depends on your budget. If your looking sub $300, then the Tracker IV won't disappoint - it's a reliable machine that does what it says on the tin and is great value! If you're going for a more expensive relic detector, look for one with a wide range of discrimination tones and good depth. Electrical conductivity (10.E6 Siemens/m) Silver 62,1 copper 58,5 Gold 44,2 Aluminium 36,9 Hope this helps Bear, Hobby Detectors.
Thom Vogan you will find many pull tabs before a ring. I still been digging old pull tabs from my back yards. The pull tabs I dig up don't look like the ones today
Hi Frank. An understandable question, but the answer is not quite so cut and dried as there are a number of things that affect the depth to which a detector can pick up targets. For a given detector, the main factors are target size, shape and material. Iron is typically easy to detect and a large iron target like an axe head could possibly be detected to 30cm or more in good ground. Copper and Silver coins, being highly conductive, are also strong targets and typically you could pick up the larger ones (shillings and pennies) to around 15 to 20cm. The other key consideration when detecting beaches is salt, which does affect some highly sensitive detectors, causing a lot of ground noise (false targets). The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV auto ground-balances and is usually not overly affected, though you may lose some of the depth in wet sand that is very salty. Hope that helps, Cheers Bear Hobby Detectors
Self Sufficiency How To Guide That's very helpful, thanks for to info. I intend to buy one and take it to the beach in Thailand where I'm living. I can't wait to get started. Thanks again
Only larger concentrations of metals will set off the detector. If you are in a heavily mineralised area, this may give the odd false tone as well. In the video we tested on a lawn, with normal garden dirt under grass.
I need to get one of these.. my Clepto aunt who lives with us is suspected of taking my Sterling Silver Fork and I need to retrieve it from her room in which she always leaves it open, but I don't like to snoop in people's things so I just want the machine to do it. whattayouguys think? I'm really pissed, that fork was worth $75 it was a Wallace Sterling Fork i need a metal detector with discrimination controls.. I just want my Fork back..🤷♂️👀✨
Picked up two of them for my grandkids. $40 each used. Found a lot of targets. can't dig ground is frozen solid. Also picked up a cheap pointer $33. Tested that out as well. It works pretty well. Can't wait for spring.
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The company that sells these should put a link to this video in their instruction manual. You just taught me how to use this the correct way. Thank you so much .
Glad I could help
Thanks for a great presentation... I found my Tracker IV in a thrift store for $12 and I'm ecstatic that it is in perfect condition... even had strong batteries when purchased!
I just picked up 2 a few weeks apart. One like new in the box with headphones for $40 USD. Just got another tonight the Radio Shack version of it used but nice condition for $15 USD. Hope to get my Grandson or Brother interested.
In the USA the Tracker IV is one of the most popular metal detectors sold. It is considered to be the best metal detector for under $100 USD. This was an excellent tutorial.
people run to wallmart and get them to find lost wedding rings but they are a great value for a back up detector, or keep in your car in case you find a good spot u want to check while driving somewhere
Best video showing the possible settings of the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, and I think I've seen them all now!
Thank you, sir! :)
When I hunt with my T4 I use all metal mode. When I get a signal I switch to tone mode and get an idea of what the target is.
Me to mate it works well on the beach Christopher from Australia 🇦🇺
I live in Florida so lots of beaches here. Found lots of gold and silver with this detector. Great coin shooter too. I let my Wife coin shoot a football field for her first time detecting. I told her to only dig the high tones. She dug up over $12 USD in coins in an hour. Great second detector to have around for guests or kids to use.
@@535tonywhat would you suggest for a great detector? I have this one for the kids but I'm wanting something better for myself. All beach stuff in Florida as well on the treasure coast.
I got this for my birthday and this video explains how to use it way better than the manual. Thanks!
Great to hear!
Just dig everything ! If it’s rusty nails I feel like a hero for potentially saving someone an injury lol 😂 and like ur doing good for the earth and the beach
I recently just purchased one of these detectors.
So far I'm just finding Rusty metal and bottlecaps on local beaches.
But I'm optimistic for future findings.
Brasspineapple Productions LLC I found a bunch of stuff with this! Even an old silver bracelet with stones on it !
@@greenteambc Very Nice! keep on searching. One day you will find Gold!
Brasspineapple Productions LLC I found a gold Mexican peso lol 😂
Are y’all publicly traded ? Lol what’s an llc ?
@@greenteambc Hell yeah! I wish you all tye best of luck!
Excellent video. I’ve had this detector for years, but have just been putzing around with it. Lately, I’ve been getting into detecting and prospecting more intensely, and I didn’t even know I had a decent detector! Well paced, well spoken, and well demonstrated. Great work!
Just bought my Tracker IV. Going to hone my skills here in Canada thus summer and early fall, then move on to the Caribbean late fall through spring. My first detector. I am quite enthused. Will report back. Thanks for this, and all your videos.
I also am from Canada (Eastern Québec) and am at my beginnings of learning about different detectors so I may choose one for myself. May I ask from what store you bought yours from ? As well as... Are you satisfied with the detector you purchased ?
Thanks in advance for any information you may pass on to me.
It's always hard to find good things in trashy ground, and you can dig every thing, but by using tone you can eliminate certain junk, but you might miss something good, it the nature of the beast... great vid....the tracker4 is very under rated imo.
Exactly what I was going to say. Dig everything because you don't know what you might miss 💖
Thanks for the great explanation. I bought my Tracker IV to find buried property corners from deeds and plats. I couldn't find a buried car door. With your demo I should be good to go. Thank you.
best lightweight detector out there,.,
I *JUST* got one for my birthday - thank you so very much for posting this - very clear and concise instructions. THANK YOU!!! =)
You are so welcome!
My grandfather had a metal detector it was a radio shack discovery 1000 and thats the thing he left behind for mw before he died years and years ago i dont remember much about him but he was a good man that worked himself to death it looks like this metal detector so thank u for showing us how to use this and other metal detectors like it
The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV & the Radio Shack Discoverer 1000 are the same machine. I have both. Picked up 1 for $40 the other for just $15! Sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Have you found much with the detector? There are many great videos & also podcasts. Dave in PA.
I have a pretty similar story! My grandfather passed away when I was pretty young and o only have good memories. I had no idea he Owned a metal detector but when we were cleaning his home we found it and I insisted we keep it. It’s been a handful of years but I’m finally getting to try it out!❤
Thank for the information... I just placed an order for this model ...
hoping i find something with the boys at the beach tomorrow let’s goooo
Very informative video thank you! Just purchased one and I'm excited to get out there. Happy hunting to all!
Its been two years how did the hunting go?
Very informative, I've had mine for about a year, and I have no issues with it.
This is exactly what i was looking for!!! Reqatched it twice
Thanks Santo, glad it was helpful. Good luck out there!
Very informative video! Just found a Bounty Hunter IV and been learning the tones.
Awesome! Thank you!
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia I will say that US pennies seem to be what I find. Either the tone is most easy to distinguish, or they are the most prevalent.
Great video, but I have one question. Can this metal detector find brass shell casings?
Yes, this detector will find brass. It will detect any metal that is conductive.
Thank you so much have good day
You too
Their is some crazy sounding animals in the background! Awesome video thank you for sharing!
Yes, the video was shot in my backyard at Stanley in North East Victoria. There were a bunch of King Parrots in the trees behind. They are frequent visitors and very chatty. Surprised the dogs weren't barking at them to add to the cacophony!
I tried my bounty Hunter out today and I think I got the settings figured out. I no nothing about detecting but I'm going up to Big Bear California Saturday and gonna try her out. Thank you again mate! Cheers 🍻
Thanks very much from the US..heading out with my son with this device now. Cheers.
Best setup vid for those type machines and there are a lot of them.
Thank you so much. Very useful video. I got mine for Christmas and going out tomorrow !
Hope you enjoy it!
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia most definitely did!!
I’m going all metal until I get familiar! Great video man
Thanks for the feedback. They are a great little unit.
Very helpful video with great summary. Thank you!
Great informational video. I just got this model as my first metal detector and I feel like a have a basic understanding of the settings now
Thanks for the great demo video. Cheers.
Fantastic video. Good job explaining the different settings.
Best complete video I've seen thx.
Wow, thanks!
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia your welcome. I enjoy my tracker 4, :) what is the best settings for looking for the much older coins the 1800s ones thanks for any replies. Happy digging.
Thank you for this. Can't wait to try mine now armed with this knowledge!!
Thank you so much I was able to find my wedding ring through your video!!!!!!!!!!!!!🙏
That is amazing. We are very glad you did!
just ordered this for hubby, his a first timer we live in Rosebud vic
Great stuff. They are a very reliable detector and great value for money.
Thank you so much for the lesson. I have one for trs and never used it. I think the day has come. Time to go gold hunting 👍✌
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Thank you! Very helpful. You're a fine teacher.
Glad it was helpful!
great review...ive had one of these detectors for about 2 years and tone mode is where i keep it most all the time.for about a hundred bucks you can get this machine and start hunting. you can pay more for a detector but watch the guys on youtube using $4000 machines...theyre digging aluminum junk too.
I just bought this..thanks for the video...really helped me figure this out!
Great to hear!
Thank You
Just got one to find my Braclet but gotta try the beach
Thank you very much for this tutorial!
I am looking into purchasing a metal detector after finding a 500 year old knife while working (landscaping). I have absolutely no experience in metal detecting & looking through a variety of videos as to see which ones have rescuing similiar informations. I really like this video for the information given as well as the ease of understanding the information for people like me who would love to start this hobby but having a little fear as to the truth on the information given so as I won't dish out money for a detector and realizing on reception that it wasn't worth what I spent or it doesn't do what they mentioned in the video seen.
I've noticed a reoccurring theme in many videos on behalf of the maximum depth for the different articles being searched for. Is there a reason this was not mentioned in this video ? No insult to this video in particular, as I mentioned I have absolutely no understanding of metal detecting and would like to know as much as possible.
I just got a Prospector 200 from a private individual .Has no instruction manual. Where can i find some info on it???
great video i love the tracker 4 so simple and rugged
Thanks, we like the Tracker 4 too. Great value and a very dependable detector. Good luck out there!
Well done instructional video mate! very helpful. I like this Bounty Hunter Tracker IV more than my previews Bounty Hunter Pioneer EX for sure.
Glad it helped!
Great video. Thanks for the info. I am considering buying one of these. Good job!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for vid i got one for Christmas so I think I will keep it!!! Seems simple an as you do it you will learn the tons of what your picking up...... so how do I learn where to dig?
Awesome video. Very well explained. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
any idea of how far it goes detecting in ground just got one of these and your video was super helpful TY for creating it, liked
0 - 6" deep. But could go up to 2 feet depending on the size of the object
So it can only find metals that are ABOVE ground?
Thorough. Clear. Succinct. Thanks. 👍
love this detector i just use it in all metal mode all the time dont mind digging trash i have the garret ace 300i as well and it does my head in with all the signalls constantly changing from high to low and vice versa even on low sensitivity
Very nice demo, but how much in depth can it detect?
We found about 10-12 inches but depends on size of object and conductivity.
Great video, thank you! I've been told not to use this detector on wet sand (saltwater) because it won't work. I left it in all metal and turned down the sensitivity, I was able to find a large object (pliers) is this just because it was a large object, would I not detect coins or gold (rings) in wet sand? Thanks!
There will definitely be more noise when detecting in some et sands. We have often seen this on beaches. It makes detecting a little more difficult as you will get false signals. Turn sensitivity down. If you get a signal, swing back and forth over it. Tones need to be clear and repeatable. If not, move on.
Very nice demonstration thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. Very informative video.
Can this pick up titanium and platinum?
Very nice video, i have a Radioshack Discovery 1000... Does the same adjusments applies to mine? They both looks like the same thing.
Hi there, yes, the Radioshack Discover 1000 is just a rebadged Bounty Hunter Tracker 4 detector, so the same settings will apply to yours.
nice video, great info on all the settings
I have the BHT4. Great tool. Find many things. Thank you!
Great to hear!
Can it detect in water?
Hi there, you can't fully submerge it, but it does have a waterproof coil so you could use in shallow water like a creek etc. We would recommend wiping and drying coil after use
Great demo, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
If I'm looking for matel traps - what would I put this on? Tone?
We would use the All Metal mode, or Tone. make sure you have set the detector to pick up iron signals (low tones)
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia really? I figured it was mostly steal
@@craigoutdoors30 Yes, Iron = Steel. It will be low tone.
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia I think it has indicated on both. I need to do an experiment.
I'm guessing all metal gives better low level indicators?
@@craigoutdoors30 Yes, All Metal mode to fid steel/iron objects would be my choice.
Thanks for the great information
Thank you Mr. Dundee.
This thanksgiving I’m going to a Bach with houses on the beach and most ppl there are very wealthy hoping to find some good stuff wish me luck!
Good luck!
Great tutorial 👌👍🏻👏😀🙌😊
Good video. Only thing i dont like is the aluminium and gold make the same noise.
Great video! Thanks for doing this. I bought this detector. I’ll be going to the beach this weekend. What settings do you recommend for the beach?
You might need to discriminate out iron signals, and one thing to be careful off is some false positives, especially in wet beach sand. The detector might give a signal, but the trick is go go back and forth over that section of sand a few times and if the signal isnt clear and repeatable then it isn't a target to dig.
On beaches you want clear and repeatable tones when sweeping the coil. Good luck!
Great video!
Question: In "all metal" mode, what level do you typically set both knobs on? Thanks.
HI joe, the sensitivity knob will need to be adjusted to ensure you don't get chatter or chirps from things like very conductive ground (each, wet beach sand etc) or nearby powerlines etc. For all metal mode, you would typically leave the Notch/Discriminator knob in the off position, so the detector will react to all metals (including Iron). You can turn the know clockwise to remove iron tones if you want.
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia Thanks, I should have paid closer attention to the video, which was great, by the way. lol
Thats great I've just got one like this i didn't know how to set it up as I don't read two good But I know now thak u.
Have had mine for about a year or so. Since day one, I no matter what I do, I can not get it to discriminate anything. The other day I found an aluminum foil ball 2 inches deep. In tone mode with disc knob 3/4 of the way to all the way on.
There was something I side the foil
I hate how the aluminum tab and the gold have the same sound pretty much. So what you really want to find also sounds like the thing that's everywhere
A very good review.Thank you..
Thank you for sharing
I have heard that gold can show up at pull tab level
Awesome thanks, going to go look for stuff for the next 3 days :p
Great video very useful thanks
I love your video man thank you now I know how to use it
Lius Ganja I've had to dig deeper than a foot before with this
Mine just randomly broke, have any idea what may have happened?
We suggest checking all cable connections, check the batteries as well, and ensure you use Duracells (we find these work most reliably). If that doesn't help, contact Bounty Hunter in your local region to see if they can assist.
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia I will try, thank you for the tips
Great video, Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Extremely informative! Thank you for explaining the proper use of the equipment. I do have a question though. Does sensitivity play a huge part in 'Tone' as it does in 'disc' mode?
As far as we know, sensitivity affects operation of the whole machine (including the tone/all metal settings)
Anything highly conductive gives us a High sound, yet Gold gives us a low sound. I still do not understand how a "discriminator" works.
Discrimination is not an exact science as the signal generated in a metal detector depends on a number of variables, including target size & shape, depth, corrosion of the target, as well as conductivity. Gold does have a relatively high conductivity compared to some other metals, however, gold's conductivity is not as high as copper and silver and it is actually closer to aluminium that either of those. This is why silver and copper will give a high tone on the tracker 4, but not necessarily gold.
Electrical conductivity (10.E6 Siemens/m)
Silver 62,1
copper 58,5
Gold 44,2
Aluminium 36,9
Thank you for the response!
I'm still confused as to what items, besides aluminum, will be rejected with too high a setting, or if I'm risking missing targets of value if I keep turning that knob up.
Hi Don Corman. Yes, the more you turn up the disc, the more targets you will exclude and that may well mean you miss something good. Most detectorists who are specifically targeting gold nuggets will not use discrimination at all to maximise sensitivity (and because most dedicated gold detectors only have limited discrimination functionality, especially with mono coils). Discrimination really comes into its own when relic hunting. Even then, I usually only use it very lightly - enough to just filter out iron. The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV detector has the capability to discriminate much more harshly, but this is really only for people specifically targeting silver and copper coins in a high trash environment. Otherwise, I don't think the disc dial should be turned up high.
Just ordered this, with free pinpointer.
do you know of a prospecting metal detecting club around the Mornington Peninsula area -covers Rosebud Vic that have family membership or husband wife membership we both have a current miner's right for prospecting around Victoria. advice/guidance appreciated for us newbies to this out door camping hobby
A few links for you :www.victorianseekersclub.org.au/
www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1261
Do some googling, and I suggest you make a fe calls and chat to a few clubs to see how suitable they might be. Good luck!
@@hobbydetectorsaustralia -thank you for your help
great video - nice and informative
Is this metal detector detecting objects above or under the earth? I'm afraid that 5cm in the country does not detect.
Hi there, metal Detectors (of all types) will detect metal in the ground. The depth may vary, but should be at least 12cm deep, up to much greater depths. This will be affected by the quality of the machine, the size of the coil, and size/composition of the metal target. We have used the Bounty Hunter tracker 4 frequently in the field, finding coins and small er metal objects at depths of 15cm or more.
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I'm thinking of buying my first detector. To my ears, in tone mode the only one that sounded different was the copper coin. The pull tab sounded the same as the gold ring. So I guess if you're looking for gold jewelry at a beach be prepared to dig thousands of pull tabs. Isn't gold also highly conductive ? Which is why they gold plate computer electrical connections.
Hi Thom. Good question and yes - you are correct - picking gold out from aluminium can be tricky, even with a top of the line relic detector. I've been detecting for years and I am very familiar with my machines, but I still dig plenty of aluminium targets. Discrimination is not an exact science as the signal generated in a metal detector depends on a number of variables, including target size & shape, depth, corrosion of the target, as well as conductivity. Gold does have a relatively high conductivity compared to many other metals and, as you suggest, it is used in electronics for this, but also because of it's resistance to corrosion, a property not shared by either silver or copper. However, gold's conductivity is not as high as copper and silver and it is actually closer to aluminium that either of those. This is why silver and copper will give a high tone on the tracker 4, but not necessarily gold. I would always go fairly low on discrimination in most situations - just enough to get most iron out. You might do a lot more digging, but you will avoid missing something special! Your first detector depends on your budget. If your looking sub $300, then the Tracker IV won't disappoint - it's a reliable machine that does what it says on the tin and is great value! If you're going for a more expensive relic detector, look for one with a wide range of discrimination tones and good depth.
Electrical conductivity (10.E6 Siemens/m)
Silver 62,1
copper 58,5
Gold 44,2
Aluminium 36,9
Hope this helps
Bear, Hobby Detectors.
Thom Vogan you will find many pull tabs before a ring. I still been digging old pull tabs from my back yards. The pull tabs I dig up don't look like the ones today
Could you tell me what the maximum depth a tracker four will find targets in all metal mode on a beach please?
Hi Frank. An understandable question, but the answer is not quite so cut and dried as there are a number of things that affect the depth to which a detector can pick up targets. For a given detector, the main factors are target size, shape and material. Iron is typically easy to detect and a large iron target like an axe head could possibly be detected to 30cm or more in good ground. Copper and Silver coins, being highly conductive, are also strong targets and typically you could pick up the larger ones (shillings and pennies) to around 15 to 20cm. The other key consideration when detecting beaches is salt, which does affect some highly sensitive detectors, causing a lot of ground noise (false targets). The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV auto ground-balances and is usually not overly affected, though you may lose some of the depth in wet sand that is very salty. Hope that helps,
Cheers
Bear
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Self Sufficiency How To Guide That's very helpful, thanks for to info. I intend to buy one and take it to the beach in Thailand where I'm living. I can't wait to get started. Thanks again
Can i eleminate minerals?
Only larger concentrations of metals will set off the detector. If you are in a heavily mineralised area, this may give the odd false tone as well.
In the video we tested on a lawn, with normal garden dirt under grass.
Great advice really helped
I’m trying to find my friends wedding ring oh 14k gold. What sound do I need to hear?
It should be a higher tone. You can test it by finding another gold item, laying it on some ground and waving over that.
Down under ...the ground. Good stuff!
I need to get one of these..
my Clepto aunt who lives with us is suspected of taking my Sterling Silver Fork and
I need to retrieve it from her room in which she always leaves it open, but
I don't like to snoop in people's things so I just want the machine to do it.
whattayouguys think? I'm really pissed, that fork was worth $75 it was a Wallace Sterling Fork
i need a metal detector with discrimination controls..
I just want my Fork back..🤷♂️👀✨
Probably under her mattress 🙂
Its probably long since been sold..
Excellent first detector for anyone, also they’re very inexpensive, about $130.00 USD or less.
Right now, on Amazon, they're only $79.99
Picked up two of them for my grandkids. $40 each used. Found a lot of targets. can't dig ground is frozen solid. Also picked up a cheap pointer $33. Tested that out as well. It works pretty well. Can't wait for spring.
Yeah, I'm satisfied with the Tracker IV.
Thank you from Russia