| History After my first two years of building designs and prototypes, the industry moved on really quickly and I found that for all my enthusiasm and energy, I only had limited resources and that would not get me very far. It was then that I decided to acquire a small lock-up shop in Sandown and become an agent for one the UK main metal detector importers, Joan Allen Electronics Ltd. of Kent. The first few commercial models arriving in the UK were obviously of American origin and many basic models from the likes of Fisher, Garretts and Whites soon gave way to other more sophisticated units which rapidly transformed the hobby for the better. It is true to say that, today, in spite of the gigantic steps forward in electronic technology, contemporary metal detectors, almost unrecognizable in size, lightness and built quality to their 80s peers, are still essentially a two way transmit and receive systems that need to be handheld and swung from side to side in order to obtain an audio signal tone, and or other visual metered indication that requires proper understanding and interpretation by their operators. --o0o-- Recommended reading: http://tinyurl.com/ljtgkp http://tinyurl.com/lx4lb9 | | Customer Testimonials I have known Tony since he first built me my first metal detector back in 1982. It was a simple BFO lightweight unit, which kept a constant beat until it passed over a metallic object. If the item was ferrous, the beat will disappear, "null out". If the item was non-ferrous, the actual beat would increase in loudness. Considering the simplicity of the system, the performance was truly amazing. But then, of course, hardly anyone was using these and there was no competition on the field. I always went back to Tony for further advice and upgrades never to be disappointed. A great guy. John Tidman, Newport, IW --o0o-- I first met Tony at his second shop in Sandown, IW. in 1985. I went for Advise only but came out with one of his latest "imported" models, a Compass "Yukon" TR machine which turned out to be an absolutely "peach" on my local beach. Tony could not believe me when I mentioned to him the number of coins and jewellery items I was recovering. | |