Signals
Metal Detector Settings Explained: Sensitivity to Ground Balance
What sensitivity, discrimination, ground balance and frequency actually do, why "best settings" lists fail, and how to find the setup your ground needs.
The DetectingLog Blog
Field-tested guides for smarter hunts and more keepers. Page 3 of 3.
Signals
VDI Numbers Explained: Learn Your Detector's Signals
What VDI numbers really mean, why they shift with soil and depth, and how to build your own signal history so you dig smarter and guess less.
Logbook
How GPS Pins Help You Remember Productive Sites
Your memory loses your best detecting spots. Here is how GPS pins help you revisit productive ground — without exposing your sites to anyone else.
Logbook
What to Record in a Metal Detecting Logbook
A good detecting log is a learning system, not a diary. Here is exactly what to record on every hunt so patterns and better finds follow.
Permissions
How to Ask a Landowner for Metal Detecting Permission
A respectful, proven approach to getting metal detecting permission — what to say, what to offer, how to handle no, and what to put in writing.
Permissions
Where Can You Metal Detect Legally? A Practical Checklist
Metal detecting laws vary by country, council, and landowner. Use this check-before-you-dig framework to detect legally and keep your access for good.
Beginners
The Responsible Beginner's Guide to Metal Detecting
Everything a new detectorist needs: choosing gear, getting permission, a simple hunt workflow, and the habits that turn you into a better hunter fast.