User manual C-SCOPE BILLWYMAN BROCHURE

[. . . ] Then there are everyday accidental losses, a broken bracelet, coins that fall from the pocket, a ring which slips off a finger. Imagine this happening somewhere every day multiplied by millions of people over the thousands of years since metal was invented. There's no shortage of things left to be discovered and more and more treasures are being unearthed by metal detectorists every year. The fascination of finding things is what they tell us about our history and for the lucky few their finds can be of immense value. . . . the unsung heroes of the UK's heritage. This is what David Lammy, the Minister for Culture said as he praised the role responsible metal detectorists are playing in preserving the country's heritage by reporting their finds through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). [. . . ] It is the ideal detector for anyone starting out treasure hunting. 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 1. Arm-rest Supports the upper arm for perfect balance and control of the search-head motion. Rear struts stop the detector rolling into the mud when you put the detector down and start digging. 2. On/Off/Sensitivity Control Switch on, twist to the recommended setting, start detecting. Could you start out on the road to successful detecting any easier than that?The Bill Wyman Signature Detector excels on ground conditions where many more expensive detectors struggle. Battery Compartment Neat dropin battery connections for 9 volt battery type PP3/MN1604 or equivalent. Stem Length Adjustment Twistlock connector separates stem for transport or adjusts length. Highly durable and waterproof. Bill Wyman ­ History Detective I have always been interested in archaeology and early cultures and when I bought a manor house in Suffolk in 1968 I kept finding fragments in the grounds which fired my interest even more. In the early 1990's I brought my first C. Scope metal detector and this helped me uncover the site of a Roman homestead. I've been a serious detecting enthusiast ever since and was delighted when my daughter Katie showed an interest in the hobby. When I'm detecting I really enjoy the peace and quiet of being out in the fields; the fresh air, hearing the birds sing and all the exercise. In all, I've found hundreds of coins going back to Roman Britain, as well as blades from 3, 000 years ago. I've also found gold coins from the 1300's which are worth £1, 000 each. But I'm not interested in their monetary value, it's the history that's important to me. After I've been out metal detecting I come home with my pockets full, wash the finds, spread them out to dry and begin to wonder what they all are. Then I can invent my own stories about how a particular coin or brooch came to be in that field. Detecting makes history so much more interesting ­ it's a great hobby. Find out more about Bill's treasure detecting adventures in his book Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands published by Sutton. Bill Wyman's FAQ Metal detecting has been going a long time. A staggering amount of treasure has been found by metal detectorists but it looks like this is just the tip of the iceberg. [. . . ] You can pay £1000 and more for a metal detector, but take my advice, there's no point paying that much. An expensive metal detector does not increase your chances of treasure hunting success. It is much more important that the detector is easy to use because that boosts your confidence enormously. The Bill Wyman Signature Detector has got just the right performance characteristics based on my real detecting experience. [. . . ]