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Phone GPS in the field 12226 14
Started by joe@jas-gold.com
A lot of people think you need Wi-Fi to use a cell phone GPS in the field.
That is not true if the app will download maps 'GPS Waypoints Navigator' for android will do that.
In fact I recommend you turn off Wi-Fi and Data to conserve your Phone battery. If left on the phone keeps checking for a connection and will drain the battery in no time. I have a couple of old phones I keep around just for the GPS.
I have some 1000 plus waypoints on my phone. I mark and label ev...
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by DAVE ANDERSON  08 Dec 2018 06:18 AM |
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club claims and or your own? 37015 3
Started by j_pavli@hotmail.com
I was just wondering how many of the members here go strictly club claims or have their own in addition. I would think if you have your own piece of the pie you would be too busy to even bother with the club claims. Heck for that matter you probably don't even post here except for entertainment value Eh
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 02 Oct 2018 08:07 AM |
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arizona heat and rains? 4404 2
Started by j_pavli@hotmail.com
Hey anybody out prospecting this time of year in Arizona or are you guys waiting for the weather to break. I figured most are not going out quite yet.
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by joseph Loyd 01 Oct 2018 03:43 PM |
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Mining claims on GPS 18518 5
Started by mtbassman@msn.com
Hi guys. I don’t know how many of you uses your GPS for accessing claims but I emailed onX maps here in Montana because they make land ownership software for your Garmin. I asked them if they could make a layer in their program with mining claims. They responded that if enough people asked for it they would make it! So if you could go to onXmaps.com and go to support and contact them about this layer, maybe we could get them to do this. I know it would be really handy in the field for knowi...
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by WALTER EASON 04 Sep 2018 08:16 AM |
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For Sale: Gas powered cable winch 8000lb single line pull 2663 0
Started by newstart4u@verizon.net
For Sale. Gas powered cable winch,. Terry Stapp gas powered cable winch (not rope) rated at 8000lb single line pull. Excellent condition. Was usedone season for about two weeks and has been in inside clean storage. With the correct number of blocks and choker cable it is an excellent winch for moving large boulders. I used up to 6 Warn blocks at a time, extra cable and choker cable to safely move large boulders weighing several tons. The GX120 Honda with 6:1 gear re...
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01 Aug 2018 08:54 PM |
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10 Replies and 12958 Views
Tips from a newbie to other newbies 12958 10
Started by electronicswebring@yahoo.com
Ok, I have just started within the last year or so when it comes to panning and prospecting, I’m gojng to throw some ideas out there from my experiences. 1. Start basic gear wise, a couple of classifiers and a good garret or GPAA ridged / gravity pan. 2. Watch a TON of YouTube videos!! There is a load of great ones with prospecting basics and pan working etc (I will also be doing my own videos soon!) watch a mix of types. Panning wet and dry, ask Jeff Williams has some good ones also on what...
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by lance carlson 11 Jun 2018 04:51 PM |
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4 Replies and 8143 Views
Gold and Dogs 8143 4
Started by ompomelet@gmail.com
Would it be possible to train a dog to sniff out gold
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by Mary McCarty 08 Jun 2018 09:12 AM |
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0 Replies and 2436 Views
Don't forget this! 2436 0
Started by electronicswebring@yahoo.com
So I am camping two miles away from a claim. Had plans of two days sampling and testing out the claim and figuring out where to work it! Day started out awesome and had tent up in 30 seconds. Bbq up ect. A friend asked if I wanted them to stop by i said of course. Well after a couple of reds wicked ales and some time I was slammed with a migraine. Guess what I forgot caffeine !!!! I drink diet coke like my version of water.. So needless to say caffeine on board and now migraine gone.. Sadly I di...
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18 May 2018 07:35 PM |
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5 Replies and 16935 Views
Oklahoma Panning Locations - Where? 16935 5
Started by deadeyedusty@gmail.com
How do we find where it is/is not ok to pan for gold I do not wish to get in trouble, or have to ask constantly. Is there a master map somewhere
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by BENNETT HELGERSON 15 May 2018 10:48 AM |
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4 Replies and 19346 Views
New prospecting shop 19346 4
Started by motherlodeprospecting@outlook.com
Hello prospectors. I wanted to add a link to my store. I opened in July. I am located in Lotus, Ca. Right next to Coloma and the state park.
I carry hand tools. New and used Items. I rent sluice boxes and a couple different detectors. I have onsite gold panning with gold I dig from various areas. I give panning lessons on site and at the river.
I am a G.P.A.A , Jobe, Bazooka gold Trap, mORE mining and Rothco dealer. I also carry camping, fishing and other outdoor gear. I have firew...
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by Terrance Cieszki 10 Mar 2018 06:01 PM |
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Prospecting help needed in Arizona 7509 3
Started by kevbart@gmail.com
Hi all,
My family and I are in the Phoenix area for just a few more days. We went up to the Yahoos GPAA claim area all day today with no luck. We have a Garrett AT Pro metal detector. We've never prospected for gold in Arizona before. We currently have 2 more days (December 21 and December 22) scheduled to prospect for gold - but we need help! We just aren't sure where and how we should be looking. Is there anyone in the area willing to either chat or give us...
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by Terrance Cieszki 10 Mar 2018 01:40 PM |
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0 Replies and 3860 Views
diamond prospecting 3860 0
Started by rrhobdy@yahoo.com
Now that I am retired, I took up the hobby of diamond prospecting. It uses the same equipment as gold prospecting and very easy to do in some of the most beautiful scenery there is. If you want to start, try Crater of Diamonds first, where you will get to learn about diamonds. Then read up on the internet on where there are diamonds to be found elsewhere in the USA. I prefer Colorado and Wyoming which has a history of finds. There is an old saying: ' If you want to ...
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02 Mar 2018 09:55 AM |
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8 Replies and 16421 Views
Recirculating Blues: A Slurry Story 16421 8
Started by greenhalgh.roy@gmail.com
Been stuck indoors working bought paid dirt. All Prototyping 3D printed equipment for fine work. Mostly Recirculating equipment with a mini blue Bowl, a mini Gold Cube, various textures on sluice 'plates'. My problem is dealing with the dirty water obscuring vision and hiding the shiny. Some of the dirt I have been running could be used to make Egg Shell pottery it's so filled with fine powder slurry.
Just the other day I watched a single DigDug on Youtube. He wa...
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by Gregory Ratcliff 01 Mar 2018 10:04 PM |
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3 Replies and 5005 Views
Vacuum Techniques 5005 3
Started by qso@k6ams.com
I just purchased a Royal Manufacturing Gas Powered Bucket Vacuum. I want to learn what tips our prospecting community has to offer me. Do you vacuum up several buckets and take those home to process Or do you recommend processing the material on site. What routine works best for you
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by WILLIAM HALL 28 Feb 2018 04:31 PM |
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Panning practice at home 16106 3
Started by 17CCRAMER@GMAIL.COM
My father taught me this. You get some dirt in your gold pan (a normal pan full ) then you put about 10-15 steel BBs into the dirt and mix it in. The steel BBs are not as heavy as gold but heavier than the dirt. Pan normally until you get your 'concentrates' and see how many BBs are left in the pan. This is a good way to see how much gold you are losing when panning also. My father was a professional gold miner for big companies in California and Nevada. His hobby was prospecting. If y...
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by Terrance Cieszki 22 Feb 2018 05:51 PM |
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5 Replies and 14351 Views
weighing gold 14351 5
Started by dsabbo@sbcglobal.net
I have an old vial with a small amount of gold in it. I would like to weigh the gold to see just how much is in there. I just bought a small digital scale but now I'm wondering just how to weigh only the gold. I can weight an empty vial, but not the amount of water unless it is still mixed in with the gold. Now, somewhere and long ago, I read an article about just how to do this, but I can't remember where or when or how. Any suggestions as to how or where I might have read about th...
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by Thomas Wentling 10 Feb 2018 07:03 AM |
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4 Replies and 8054 Views
Quartz vein 8054 4
Started by roady692001@yahoo.com
I have found a quartz vein that is about 2 feet wide and , what is visable , about 12 feet long. How do I work this It's in gila national park new Mexico if that makes a difference on how to work it. Thx
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by DAVE STJOHN 12 Jan 2018 01:52 AM |
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8 Replies and 26870 Views
What Classifier Sizes 26870 8
Started by civilian_again@yahoo.com
I am looking at getting more classifiers. I have the 2 (1/2') and 8 (1/8') mesh classifiers by Keene. I am going to use a 100 for (Blue Bowl and Miller Table). What sizes do you feel are best to add before the 100 mesh or can I just go from the 8 straight to the 100 My concern is having to much to dig through, in the classifier, if I make a big jump like this. Thanks
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by Thomas Wentling 11 Jan 2018 08:23 AM |
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0 Replies and 3058 Views
Hog Canyon Sierra county (hog Canyon claim) 3058 0
Started by wiser002@aol.com
Hey members I was just wondering if anybody has any info on the hog canyon claim !! Just wondering if anybody was there and to share any experience thanks all !! and an early Merry Xmas to all !!!
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03 Dec 2017 03:45 PM |
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Hog Canyon Sierra county (hog Canyon claim) 2732 0
Started by wiser002@aol.com
Hey members I was just wondering if anybody has any info on the hog canyon claim !! Just wondering if anybody was there and to share any experience thanks all !! and an early Merry Xmas to all !!!
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