Metal Detecting: The Ultimate Guide

 

A Lifelong Reference Work

 

Metal Detecting: The Ultimate Guide has been developed from practical experience and the latest insights. It is more than just a manual; it is an encyclopaedia that describes every relevant aspect of the hobby and the field in detail. From the elementary physics of induction to advanced search strategies in the most challenging locations.

This reference work is published in both a Dutch and an English edition. The possibility of releasing the book in other languages is being explored.

 

Table of Contents

 

The Functioning of a Detector: In-depth explanation of VLF, PI, and other technologies. Discrimination, ground balance, and frequency options clearly explained.

Choosing the Right Detector: Independent criteria, from ergonomics to performance in various soil conditions. The role of coils and accessories.

Location, Legislation, and Ethics

The ethical code of the searcher.

The Specials:

The Challenge of Beach Detecting

Adapted settings for saltwater and wet sand. Finding in the surf and on the dry parts. The influence of mineralisation and tides.

Searching for Natural Gold in Europe

Basic geological knowledge of gold occurrences. The techniques of 'prospecting' with a detector. Legal and productive search areas in Europe.

And much more...

 

About The Author:

Ronny Madereel is an experienced metal detecting expert with more than 40 years of field experience.

​Through thousands of hours spent in diverse environments and close collaborations with geologists and archaeologists, he has built up unparalleled knowledge. This book is the distillation of that extensive expertise.

​Ronny Madereel has authored numerous manuals for metal detectors; this is his first comprehensive book on the subject of metal detecting.

 

Metal Detecting: The Ultimate Guide is the investment in knowledge that every hobbyist and professional should consider.