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In the Goldfields |
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What’s New??? |
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This portion of the
AZO website is where you can find out the latest,
breaking news. Some of the things you’ll find here will
be 1) special announcements from AZO, 2) new product
releases, 3) upcoming events, 4) new gold discoveries,
and much more! We will keep this area updated often so
you can stay informed as to what’s going on in the gold
world. If you have any information that you feel is
worth mentioning and would like to share it with other
prospectors on this site, please send it to
info@arizonaoutback.com, be sure to label it as “What’s
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NEW MINELAB GPX-4500 –
Coming Soon!
The GPX-4500 is the ultimate gold finding detector with
new added features that makes it stronger and more
versatile than ever before. Incorporating new SETA
technology, it is quieter and more immune to
interference, so that it is a real pleasure to use. No
matter if you’ve never picked up a detector before, the
GPX-4500 has automatic functions and pre-set search
modes that make you an expert in a matter of moments.
Quieter operation, louder target signals, improved
discrimination, and more versatile, the GPX-4500 is the
gold detector that gives the best results.
NEW GPX-4500 FEATURES:
• NEW TIMINGS so the GPX-4500 is even more
versatile. Users of the GPX-4000 have learnt just how
valuable it is to have a range of timings to optimise
the performance of the detector. In addition to the four
timings found on the previous model, the GPX-4500 now
introduces two new timings, Enhance & Sharp. The new
Enhance timing is a powerful feature, similar to the
Sensitive Smooth timing, but provides an improvement in
the depth and signal response on small and larger
targets. The Sharp timing is more suited to quieter
soils and can also be used for pin-pointing.
• NO-FUSS DETECTING WITH PRE-PROGRAMMED SEARCH MODES:
The GPX-4500 offers pre-programmed search modes, for
easy ‘switch-on & go’ detecting. In addition to the
General and Deep search modes are four others, Hi
Mineral; Hi Trash; Patch and Test A modes. All 6 search
modes can also be modified with your favourite settings
and renamed.
• GB (Ground Balance) OFF: for neutral soils.
When searching in non-mineralised solis, ground balance
can be switched off to give increased depth. This
setting will be popular for treasure and relic hunters
in loam or sandy soils.
• BACKLIGHT: so you can read the LCD menu in any
light, day or night. The backlight has adjustable
time-out to preserve battery life.
• STABILIZER: for the smoother threshold. The
Stabilizer function is a fine tuner that gives the
operator full control over the threshold stability.
After all other functions are set, you will use the
Stabilizer to give fine adjustment for a smoother
threshold and the ability to pick up the faintest of
signals.
• TARGET VOLUME: Target Volume allows you to
increase the strength of softer target signals. This is
useful for very windy conditions; for people suffering
from hearing loss; and to adjust the audio volume when
using external speakers. This is a powerful feature, and
will work in conjunction with the Stabilizer control,
giving you the ultimate in fine tuning ability.
• IMPROVED DISCRIMINATION: gives you access to
the worst of trashy ground. When detecting in a
high-trash area like a mining site or a campground, the
Iron Reject function allows the operator to set the
desired level of discrimination, from cautious to
aggressive. This will assist detecting in areas that
have previously been rejected due to the quantity of
Ferrous junk.
• BUILT-IN AMPLIFIER: allows you to hear soft
target signals from deeper nuggets, more easily. The
newly designed Li-Ion battery pack now has an audio
amplifier built in, which boosts target signals, if
using an external amplifier. The design of the amplifier
and the use of high-quality low noise components ensure
the signal response is clear and crisp, without the
added background hum of some boosters.
SETA Explained
The GPX-4500 now offers a total of six Timing options to
suit different detecting conditions. Previous GP series
detectors operated using one universal alignment
suitable to all their timings. With so many different
timing options packed into the GPX-4500, it was no
longer possible to rely on a single alignment, and so
the Smart Electronic Timing Alignment or SETA concept
was born.
SETA automatically sets a precise alignment for each
Timing option. What this means is that in each timing,
noises caused by magnetic interference will be minimised,
the threshold will remain more stable, and signals from
highly magnetic rocks will be significantly reduced.
This allows you to harness all the power of the
GPX-4500, and operate it more efficiently under
different conditions.
SETA technology allows each timing to operate
independently and much more efficiently so that deep and
small hard to hear nuggets become more obvious.
ATTENTION: This
new detetor is scheduled for release sometime in April
2008, and Arizona Outback is currently taking
pre-orders. If anyone would like to secure one from the
first batch coming over from Australia, please contact
us at: 928-777-0267 or info@arizonaoutback.com. We look
forward to earning your business!
MSRP: $5,595.00
Our Price:
$4995.97
Always FREE SHIPPING on
detectors! |
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ARIZONA OUTBACK’S
Prospector’s Outing 2008
Join us for the biggest prospecting event of the
season!!!
February 16-17th, 2008
Stanton – Rich Hill, Arizona
I am pleased to announce that the 5th
Annual AZO Prospector’s Outing has been scheduled!
We are fortunate once again this year to be able to
host the event at the mining camp of Stanton,
Arizona. I'd like to tip my hat to the folks in
charge of the property for their continued support
of this annual get-together.
Whether you are new to gold prospecting, or a
seasoned detectorist, this outing promises to be an
event you will not want to miss! Come and join us
for special guest lectures, hands-on demonstrations,
and a chance to see some of the industries newest
equipment including: Minelab’s GPX-4000 and X-Terra
Series, along with the entire line of Nugget Finder
Coils, Reeds Ultra-Lite Lithium Ion batteries, and
other detecting accessories.
The cost of admission to this outing is absolutely
FREE!
So, please bring your friends and family – there’s
plenty for all to see and do.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to sit
in on lectures from experienced detector operators,
pitch camp in a place that yielded more nuggets than
any other location in Arizona, enjoy the camaraderie
of your fellow “forum” prospectors around the
campfire, and of course, a chance to win some great
prizes!
The outing itself will be held just to the east of
the main camp of Stanton, and I would anticipate
most everyone will camp on the flats just south of
Decision Corner. This is a wide, open area and can
accommodate tents, campers, and motor-homes; however
there are no hook-ups. There will be plenty of
events during the day, and plenty of gold talk
around the campfire at night! We hope to see you
there!
AZO Outing Information
When is it?
February 16th – 17th, 2008
Where is it?
The outing will be held at the mining camp of
Stanton, Arizona; which is located approx. 7 miles
east of Congress, approx. 13 miles north of
Wickenburg, and approx. 4.5 miles SE of Yarnell.
Stanton/Rich Hill is accessible by a light-duty dirt
road which can be traveled in a 2WD vehicle. For
further exploring off the main roads you may want to
have an ATV or high clearance vehicle. Signs will be
posted to help lead you to the event.
What about accommodations?
Dry camping south of Rich Hill (no hook-ups) or
hotel rooms in the nearby towns of Wickenburg,
Congress and Yarnell are available. You will need to
make your own reservations if you plan to stay in
town.
Who can attend?
Anyone with an interest in gold prospecting/ metal
detecting
How much does it cost?
The outing is FREE!
What should you bring?
Chairs
– folding or lawn chairs if you would like to sit
while listening to the outside presentations.
Prospecting Equipment
– please bring any gear you think you might need
during the outing. The most popular methods for
prospecting in this region are the metal detector
and dry-washer.
Food & Beverage
– restaurants are located in Wickenburg, Congress
and Yarnell. Occasionally food is served in Stanton,
but I wouldn’t count on it. Please pack whatever
snacks and drink you might need. Food will not be
served at the outing.
Transportation
– please bring your own car, truck or ATV to get
yourself around the Rich Hill Goldfield
Where can I prospect?
The Rich hill area is heavily claimed, in order to
prospect you will need to be (or become) a member of
one of the following clubs: GPAA, LDMA, Roadrunners,
Weaver Mining, 24K, or GRGA. AZO is not supplying
any land to prospect on, and it is your
responsibility to make sure you have the proper
membership(s). If we want to continue doing these
outings at Rich Hill it is absolutely crucial that
everyone respect private claim boundaries, and
remember to fill in any dig holes.
Important Info:
The caretakers have asked me to remind everyone that
Stanton itself is private property and camping on
site is only permitted with a membership in the LDMA.
Also, to avoid a conflict with the County we must
make sure that the roads leading to and away from
Stanton are not impeded in any way. Traffic must be
allowed to move freely on these roads, so we will
have designated parking areas. Please keep all
vehicles out of the road unless you are driving.
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NUGGET HUNTING ESSENTIALS Vol. 1 & 2
A Brand New Video Series Filmed in the US!
GOLD…one of the most beautiful and precious elements
on Earth. There are plenty of nuggets waiting to be
discovered, but you have to know where to look and
how to find them. Travel alongside experienced
prospectors as they lead you through some of
Arizona’s most stunning backcountry. Learn about the
equipment they use, clues to watch for in the field,
and other secrets that have enabled them to find
1000’s of nuggets with their metal detectors.
Join Arizona’s own Chris Gholson, seasoned
nugget-hunter, accomplished author and well-known
speaker as he shares personal detecting secrets and
provides straight forward answers to your
prospecting questions.
Click here for more
information.
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Minelab’s New X-Terra 70
Great for Coins, Relics or Gold!
Minelab's NEW X-TERRA Series detectors boast a
radical new single frequency technology (VFLEX) that
will guarantee you success in the field whatever
your level of experience.
The X-TERRA 70 is the flagship of the Minelab
X-Terra Series and offers the flexibility of three
frequency coil options to convert the machine to
hunt Relics, Coins and Gold. Key to its outstanding
performance is Minelab's proprietary VFLEX
technology, which utilizes digital signal processing
with highly calibrated analog circuits, creating a
new class of single frequency detectors. This
approach yields superior sensitivity, stability and
improved immunity to electromagnetic interference.
For the X-Terra 70 user, this means you'll have the
best machine available for your target choices,
taking your passion for discovery to the next level.
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DETacc External
Speaker/Amp System
 We
are pleased to announce that Arizona Outback will
now be serving as the exclusive US Distributor for
DETacc; the makers of the new Super Sound Signal
Enhancer & External Speaker System. The folks at
DETacc in Australia took their already popular Super
Sound booster and coupled it with a powerful
external speaker that is portable enough to be
mounted virtually anywhere! This system is very
similar to the one used by professional prospector
Jonathan Porter in the video,
The Outback
Prospector. Included in the system are 1)
Signal Enhancer and 2) the External Speaker. These
two items do not need to be connected or hard wired;
a great feature that allows the speaker to be
mounted anywhere. Both are powered by the detector
battery and do not require any batteries of their
own. Does not require any modification to your
detector; simple plug in and go! Enhancer can be
mounted to the side of the control box with the
provided Velcro straps, or tucked beneath one of the
AZO Camo Box Covers. The enhancer carries a full
1-year warranty. Compatible with all Minelab GP and
SD Series machines. Price: $175
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My Largest Arizona Nugget Patch Ever!
Chris Gholson
This story has been a long time coming. There was
mention of it on the Internet, but I shied away from
responding simply because the story was running in
the March/April ’06 Gold Prospector Magazine. The
editor wanted it as an exclusive, so out of courtesy
I held off. Now that a new issue is out, I wanted to
share with everyone that might not have seen the
article.
A summer or two back I decided to head out for a day
of 4-Wheeling with my quad. I had just got it
running again and was keen on taking it out for a
test drive in the hills. Of course I had to pack the
detector just in case I came across anything worth
while. While out cruising the hills I discovered a
tiny gully that looked half-way promising. All the
typical gold indicators were there: nice schist
bedrock, quartz float, and plenty of iron. I didn’t
see any indication that it had ever been tampered
with; no old-timer workings or modern day activity,
but decided it was worth a try anyway.
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I fired up my Minelab GP3500 and began scanning over
some of the exposed bedrock. Within seconds I picked
up my first target. Signals that come that fast
usually indicate trash. Little did I know that this
target was about to lead me into the largest virgin
nugget patch I had ever found in Arizona.
Once this target was pinpointed and in my hand, I
was forced to do a double-take! It was gold! The
nugget was small, but this was a brand new area. I
didn’t want to get myself too excited; many times
I’ve hit a new gully and found a few nuggets, but
they usually don’t amount to much. I quickly
discovered this was not to be the case. I picked up
half a dozen more nuggets within a foot radius. As I
pushed further upstream the gold got better and
better. I was hitting gold in the guts of the gully,
gold in the banks, and in some cases, seeing lying
right atop the bedrock!
This patch, which my wife and I dubbed “The
Picnic Patch,” yielded in excess of 1,000
nuggets! None of the pieces were large; in fact, the
average was less than a half a gram, but it was a
blast scratching out all those tiny nuggets. Plus
with only about 20 bits of rubbish dug, just about
everything that beeped was yellow. We worked it for
a while, then brought in a few of our close friends
and began averaging 80-90 nuggets per day!
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It took me 10 years of hunting the Arizona deserts
before coming across something like this, but it
gave me hope that even after 150 years of miners
scouring the hills there are still good patches to
be found. I think as technology continues to improve
we will see more of these discoveries coming about.
(written Feb. 2006)
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