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17 x 13 elliptical coil
- Thread starter starky
- Start date
Porschephile
Member
I have one. It gives about 1in more depth and stable TIDs. It also gives better coverage. The problems I have with it is that it spoils the balance of the detector and gives wacky depth measurements. It is also very sensitive to EMI and nearby trash..
I only use it for beaches or large relatively trash free areas. IMO, its kind of a specialty tool. Very useful if you hunt a lot in these types of situations. But its not fun to use in a trashy park...
I only use it for beaches or large relatively trash free areas. IMO, its kind of a specialty tool. Very useful if you hunt a lot in these types of situations. But its not fun to use in a trashy park...
Having had all of the giant coils for minelab, I think th17x13 is the most stable large coil I have used. I hunt a lot in old country homesteads. I use the 17 whenever there is an area not covered with trash under the footprint. I have not had the EMI trouble cited, or at least not that I have noticed. It is a monster tool, and imho, ALL coils are specialty coils...i.e. to be used under the appropriate circumstances. I also have the 6 inch coil, which I love as well.
For me, ANYTIME I CAN get away with the bigger coil, I will use it. Even with the additional weight, i can swing it a LOT longer than I could with the old E-Trac/EXII. and EXplorer XS. I haven;t even needed to use my swingy thingy.
IF it were to be a choice between the 6 inch and the 17, I would probably get the 6 inch first. For scraped lots and such......then the 17 for more depth/coverage.
HH
Gitterdug
For me, ANYTIME I CAN get away with the bigger coil, I will use it. Even with the additional weight, i can swing it a LOT longer than I could with the old E-Trac/EXII. and EXplorer XS. I haven;t even needed to use my swingy thingy.
IF it were to be a choice between the 6 inch and the 17, I would probably get the 6 inch first. For scraped lots and such......then the 17 for more depth/coverage.
HH
Gitterdug
thanks for your input, My 6" coil is scheduled to be delivered to my home on Monday.
I am researching and getting all the feedback I can from all of you before I order the big coil.
I am certain I will eventually purchase one, just want to make sure I am not wasting my money if the stock coil does just as well.
Thanks again!
I am researching and getting all the feedback I can from all of you before I order the big coil.
I am certain I will eventually purchase one, just want to make sure I am not wasting my money if the stock coil does just as well.
Thanks again!
Archimedes24
New member
Gitterdug, what the heck kinda cat is that? It looks like a Lynx or a bobcat...something that should NOT be hanging out in your kitchen!!!
----Great looking cat!