Jonathon Porter views

can jonathon porter please make some comments here re new machines...especially on how they go on deeper, bigger bits.

He's far to busy out flogging the best ground ripping out nuggets before any one else gets the new machine, would you be sitting around on the computer, i wouldnt ?

Hi Claimpeg
Just have a quick think about what you are asking of JP, breaking of confidentiality agreement comes to mind,
I'm sure once they are released the info will come out if he is able.
cheers
Lee

Claimpeg wrote:can jonathon porter please make some comments here re new machines...especially on how they go on deeper, bigger bits.

I do believe that JP is away and has been for some time.

gollstar wrote:He's far to busy out flogging the best ground ripping out nuggets before any one else gets the new machine, would you be sitting around on the computer, i wouldnt ?

May I humbly suggest that he is away in WA earning a living for himself and his family.

Perhaps this would be a good time to consider where the information on how to operate a new detector comes from in regards to what settings to use. I understand that there are several testers who evaluate a new detector, but who do you see freely give out information to help you out and make the transition easy?? I don't see any others coming forth to help the rest of us out!! Some of us need to reconsider what we say on public forums. Cheers.

So he's out testing the machine thats good, im not jealous or bitter, and would be looking forward to the new video and if i buy the new machine i would buy jp's vid and i do appriciate the effort he goes to putting it all together but however id like to point out its not for free and i dont have a problem with that at all, and i could not care less what the testers do they cant grid all the ground out there, like i said i would. ?

Good day All.
Well said Qld. Sandy & Lee. everyone who is waiting for info on the new mechine keep swinging the detector you use until the new mechine comes out.
Cheers Greg

Hello everyone, yes I have been away prospecting trying to make a living for myself and my family, as is usually the case with a new release I tend to go to ground and avoid well known areas to avoid innuendo and gossip. Australia is a huge place and I've been traversing it since 1993 so feel I have a reasonable supply of prospective areas to go of my own without the need to hammer anyone else's.

JP

can u tell us a bit about the 5000?

What's the RRP on the GPX5000? is it worth it to upgrade? i see that Gpx4500's aren't selling on ebay so how much are the 45's worth as trade-in's?

regards Johnny

CJ wrote:Is it worth upgrading ??? what do you expect him to say, yes yes its the best thing since sliced bread, and buy my DVD`s LOL

thats a bit off dont ya think? this man is very well respected in gold circles and your innuendo is crass !!

CJ your comment has been deleted for Jonathan deserves more than remarks like that. He assists others far more than many others in his position and you are given the opinion to purchase DVDs, where he sees it will benefit the person he is assisting. His opinions are free of charge and are certainly appreciated.

It this is the way you show your respect for others, unless you have something positive to add then i suggest you keep quiet on topics where you dont add value.

Jeff

I don't have much to say on the subject other than this, Minelab have an excellent track record which speaks for itself.

They say a picture speaks a thousand words, so here's 2000 words worth.

JP

Jonathan, have you produced a DVD? if so when are we likely to see it?

regards Johnny

CONGRATULATIONS on your new block of white rock!

err what coil is that? nobody can guess where you were so why is lens blurry?

was that in normal mode?

gooday all
what is wrong with people, let the man relax with his family after being away from home earning a quid,everyone has to work and everyone likes free time with family, dont worry it will all come out in the wash sooner or later.

cheers..reg

JP I can certainly understand you trying to find a secluded spot to test away from prying eyes. Have a mate who drives new Ford models before they are released and since the advent of mobile phones with inbuilt cameras has jerks drive over double lines to get a side on shot and follow him to get better shots. He cannot stop in town for a drink or toilet break due to the fever created by motor enthusiasts. Bit like the fever created when a new detector is being released.

John

JP noted a 4 wheeler in the picture, did you have to go back for a bigger pick.

Celeste wrote:
err what coil is that?

That's a 16" Round Nugget Finder Advantage.
That one goes pretty deep but was previously a little noisy at that size... But the new GPX-5000 sorts this out.

Nero wrote,

"That's a 16" Round Nugget Finder Advantage.
That one goes pretty deep but was previously a little noisy at that size... But the new GPX-5000 sorts this out."

Hi Nero, How do you know this, have you ever used a gpx5000? How do you know the detector in Jons pic is a gpx5000?

Celeste wrote:CONGRATULATIONS on your new block of white rock!

err what coil is that? nobody can guess where you were so why is lens blurry?

The coil is an 18" NF Advantage and it poops all over the 16" round by a very silly margin.

Celeste (whoever you are ), I blurred the pic slightly on the edges to highlight the size of the hole which answers the question posed by posters about depth (its called adding depth of field and the law of thirds (ask your friend Marco he'll know what I am talking about )). I think by now I have more than established enough credibility for readers here to trust it was a very deep hole and the dusty looking thing in my hand is a decent lump of gold without my having to go into huge spasms of trying to prove myself. Facts are I dug a BIG hole recently and it had a decent piece of gold at the bottom and it was found with something with an upside down end cap.

JP

Dirty White rock




Dirty Gold rock

Gday Jp

Well done, its nice to get to the bottom of the hole and find a nice lump of gold rather than crap, last time away I dug a similar sized hole just to be rewarded with the bottom 20mm of a beer can, I told myself right from the start that it was rubbish and because I had found some decent sized pieces in that area I didnt want to walk away from it.

My first piece that I ever found was encased in white stuff like that, had me confused for a bit, until I scraped off an edge and saw the gold, wasnt as big as your lump but made me happy all the same.

cheers

stayyerAU

bloody hell jp very nice size....would love to have the job off taking out the new detectors and testing them...the only thing is people askin about it all the time and not been able to saying anything.
cheers
stoppsy

Quote “The coil is an 18" NF Advantage and it poops all over the 16" round by a very silly margin.”

Hi JP,

First of all congratulations on a nice find. I am a little confused by your comment regarding the relative merit of the 16” & 18” NF coil. Would you please like to elaborate on the relative capabilities of the two coils. Is there much between them. My interest in this question is that that I possibly looking to sell my 18” NF and purchase the 16” NF. I tend to find the 18” a little two big to handle and even with a hip stick I find it tiring and a strain on my back.

Cheers

autitch

Hi JP, excellent piece you are holding. What was the weight? All the best and keep having fun. Acan

JP, sorry forgot to ask.

Due to the depth of the find is the new 5000 making the difference. Was it old ground you were working or new location. Your opinion would be keenly sought.
Acan

JP,
Quick question....What type of ground is that in the pic, Kaolin???

Understand if you choose to ignore this Question

Cheers

very hard ground by the looks

Jonathan Porter wrote:
The coil is an 18" NF Advantage and it poops all over the 16" round by a very silly margin.

LOL! Nugget Finder (the Manufacturer) told me something quite different when we were discussing coil differences you daft digger.
But good for you!