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The Passing of a legend – David Johnson
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The Passing of a legend – David Johnson

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I knew this day was coming. I just hoped Dave, with his amazing fighting spirit, would keep postponing the inevitable forever. However, as legendary and tenacious as Dave was, he was still human. Dave had battled ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)…

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Metal Detector Engineer Dave Johnson’s wits & wisdoms
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Metal Detector Engineer Dave Johnson’s wits & wisdoms

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I’ve long been a fan of the work of Dave Johnson.  He has been the mind behind many, many popular metal detectors including; White’s MXT, Shadow X5, the Fisher CZ series, Teknetics T2, Fisher F75, etc., etc. Dave not only…

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Fisher F75 SE on deep silver dime

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Hi everyone…here is the next in my ongoing series of metal detector tests on the same deep silver dime.  Up to bat is the Fisher F75 SE.  So far, this one knocks it out of the park as “best” at…

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Fisher CZ3D on a deep silver dime

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So, my current mission to test all the metal detectors in my stable against a deep silver dime in my test garden continues.  Now…remember…variables is a key word here.  Meaning, time constraints won’t let me test all of the machines…

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Dave Johnson Time of Day and electrical interference

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  *Posted with permission of Metal Detector Engineer Dave Johnson* First Texas Head Engineer Dave Johnson has always done an awesome job “educating” the metal detecting masses.  Thanks again for sharing your knowledge Mr. J.! Time of day influences the…

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New Gold Prospecting book by Fisher’s Dave Johnson

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Fisher and Teknetics Chief Designer Dave Johnson has written an AWESOME book on gold prospecting with a VLF metal detector!  Tons of great information for prospectors and potential prospectors…as well as folks who just want to “learn more” about metal…

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First Texas Products to launch T2ltd and F75ltd!

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First Texas Products is launching 2 hot new versions of their flagships…the T2 ltd and the F75 ltd…limited edition versions with additional modes… Cache and Boost! Read the rest of the story for the full flyer…

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Electrical Interference Essay by First Texas Lead Engineer Dave Johnson
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Electrical Interference Essay by First Texas Lead Engineer Dave Johnson

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Electrical Interference First Texas Products & Fisher Labs August 2009 Because of the high sensitivity of modern metal detectors coupled with the proliferation of sources of electromagnetic interference, you are likely to encounter electrical interference at times during the use…

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Dave Johnson Reviews Teknetics

Teknetics Omega Review and 11 inch DD coil

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*I prepared this Omega Review quite a while back, but held it while I field tested the new 11″ DD coil too… so this review will be for both products: The Teknetics Omega and the optional 11″ DD coil.* Mark…

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Fisher F5 Long Review (features breakdown)

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I’ve had a lot of questions about the innovative F5 over the past few months.  This is a feature break down I did that was posted on Kellyco’s site.  Hopefully you’ll find it useful Fisher F5 Field Test Mark Ellington…

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