Thank you for purchasing the Model 20 Electroscope to assist you with your treasure hunting endeavors. This manual will be a precious learning tool in conjunction with the instructional video to become skilled at using the Model 20 Electroscope. As the owner of the Model 20, it is important to learn proper operating procedures in order to take full advantage of the benefits this treasure hunting accessory will provide. Let’s examine the features and functions of the Model 20 Electroscope.
The power source of the Model 20 is a 9-volt alkaline battery that is located inside the battery compartment on the bottom of the enclosure. This battery should provide many hours of power to your Model 20. The battery tester is located on the back of the Model 20 between the on/off slide switch and the high/low sensitivity slide switch. It is a red push button. To check whether your battery has proper voltage, turn the Model 20 on by sliding the power switch to the left and depress the battery
Other features of the Model 20 Electroscope are the 10 position discrimination knob. This discrimination knob can be used as a tuning knob as well. For example, an individual using the Model 20 with the discrimination knob set at 6 hands it to a friend and that friend may not work as well at that setting. The friend adjusts the knob to 4 and operates the Model 20 proficiently. The setting where most people seem to work is 4 but 6 is also a good setting for most operators. Adjust the knob at different positions to see where you work the best.
The high/low sensitivity switch is usually set in the on position because most individuals want high sensitivity to silver, for example, when coin hunting. Most operators desire high sensitivity when searching for gold rings and coins. An instance when the owner of a Model 20 would want the switch in the low sensitivity position would be when you are prospecting and the area has an abundance of microscopic gold and you desire nuggets. Due to the sensitivity of the Electroscope, in addition to inserting a Series I Interface into the handle of the Model 20, set the sensitivity to low.
Observe the three antennas on the front of the Model 20. There are two short antennas on each side and a long one in the center. Attached to the antennas is an accessory called a Seeker. There is no need to remove the Seeker from the antenna system. It is an antenna amplifier that increases the detection capability which is torque or resistance when the antenna passes by a high conductor in the distance. There is no need to extend the
The final feature of the Model 20 is the static eliminator. It is a black pushbutton that is located on the bottom of the Model 20. It serves a couple of purposes. The static eliminator may be used when handing the Model 20 to another person to use so that they have a “clean” Electroscope to use. Another use is when scanning an area, you can press the static eliminator to clear the Model 20 and rescan area to verify desirable high conductors in the distance. Now that you have learned the features of the Model 20, the first skill that must be mastered is the sweep or scan of the Model 20 Electroscope.