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by NASA-Tom
Tue Sep 22, 2026 12:14 am
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC
Replies: 16
Views: 2010

Re: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC

Agree! This particular forum....draws the most technical, hard-core folks that are after: Geophysics and technological advancement(s)! If we can 'crack-the-code' ...of the secrets of: bad dirt, iron masking, ID & Depth limitations, better aluminum ID.......etc........ It REALLY can pay-off...out...
by NASA-Tom
Mon Sep 21, 2026 12:04 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC
Replies: 16
Views: 2010

Re: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC

Chris...... yes........ their 2000 year old nails are indeed different from our 200 year old nails! Especially decomposition status. EL NINO...... Living in such an old area..... I would find it VERY difficult to "pass up" those low conductors......... knowing that gold coins and small cut...
by NASA-Tom
Mon Sep 21, 2026 2:46 am
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC
Replies: 16
Views: 2010

Re: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC

Chris.....Another interesting video; yet, I'm not sure what was to be gained by this video. , . , . , . , other than: small target detection. The controls/settings (when changed) responded in a very correct/standard fashion.
by NASA-Tom
Sun Sep 20, 2026 10:39 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC
Replies: 16
Views: 2010

Re: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC

EL NINO...... It looks like Versa has come a LONG way. The unmasking enhancements........ from what I am seeing in the videos..... looks to be Next-Generation..... for Rutus. AND......... it is in the 3-Dimentional World (3D plane)....... where it matters the most. Chris........ I am LOVING seeing y...
by NASA-Tom
Wed Sep 16, 2026 12:47 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC
Replies: 16
Views: 2010

Re: Rutus VERSA on new software 6.14 NC

VERY good video! The A.I. language translation was also: very correct...... and appreciated! The technical data was proper/good/applicable. What was NOT explained....... ((which was the entire intent/purpose of the video!!!))....... is that: certain iron (& steel) can be adjusted .....to allow: ...
by NASA-Tom
Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:16 am
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 218
Views: 859237

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

EL NINO......... that's good information to know! Yes....... at higher recovery speeds...... the detector is taking faster/shorter snapshots of the dirt. This reduces depth. It also reduces the amount of mineralization 'seen/viewed'.......which reduces mineralization blowback/flyback/feedback. This ...
by NASA-Tom
Tue Aug 11, 2026 5:29 am
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 218
Views: 859237

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

As you move further away from any structure........ Recovery Speed 2: REALLY starts to shine. As you move closer to any structure............ Recovery Speed 4: REALLY starts to shine. The closer you get to a structure...... the greater the amount of targets in the ground. , . , . , . , . good target...
by NASA-Tom
Mon Aug 10, 2026 12:22 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 218
Views: 859237

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

Steve........are you still making carbon-fiber rods? Do you make them for sand scoops?
by NASA-Tom
Fri Aug 07, 2026 1:58 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 218
Views: 859237

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

A quick addendum:

I just finished hunting this exact property again............... but with Recovery Speed 6. Results =
One more coin was found.
Real-World resultant!
by NASA-Tom
Sun Aug 02, 2026 7:42 pm
Forum: Tom Dankowski's Metal Detecting Forum
Topic: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE
Replies: 218
Views: 859237

Re: MINELAB MANTICORE: DATA & PERFORMANCE

I know that I have discussed/posted "similar topic" before; yet, the following is worth reiteration: Manticore (EQX & XP Deus/II) 1901 church. 90' X 75' front lawn. Education/Quest = Recovery Speed ...............Real-World performance: Proof. With Recovery Speed on '4'......... hunt t...