Frequency selection has a big impact on your ability to trace a line, and the best frequency for one job may be the worst frequency for another. In this article you'll learn about the frequencies commonly used for locating - what they are, how and why they behave differently and how to choose the best frequency for a given situation.

The Golden Rule of frequency selection says, "Use the lowest frequency that will produce a traceable signal over the distance you need to cover." After reading this article, you'll understand better how to apply this rule to get the results you want.