Poftravel....I assume that you are a Texan!!...me too!!......I live about 35 miles North East of Houston...but I have traveled most of the state in my treasure hunting adventures.....I have been TH'ing for over 40 years and prefer using some of the older detectors.....one of my quests is helping a group find the Lost BattleField of Medina ....located somewhere south of San Antonio.....Joe