Introducing the newest members of the X-Terra family!!!!!!

[Digger]

Unofficially, I would like to introduce you to the newest members of the Minelab X-Terra family. The SMALL COILS! Minelab has not made an official announcement. But they have agreed to allow me to share a few pics with you.

The Concentric coil operates at 7.5 kHz.

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The DD coil is 18.75 kHz.

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When it says a nickel....
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it is a nickel
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The Twins!
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Now residing with their parents and older siblings.
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Field tests are completed. Production is underway. Delivery is anxiously anticipated. In addition to myself, I know a couple other guys who have been involved in the Field Tests for several months. Hopefully they read this and participate in the discussion. Feel free to ask questions, realizing we are somewhat limited on the amount of information we can share. Questions about product specifications, manufacturing data and when you might expect your dealer to have them, are best left to the folks at Minelab. I'm just excited that the delivery date is near, and I was able to share this preliminary information with you. HH Randy

 

[bfodnes]

I am sure they worked well, can you say something about your tests?

 

[Beale]

Are these water proof?

What in general ie the advantage to a smaller coil?

Thanks in advance, Beale.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

like you have been out testing them, Can you give us your impression on how the two faired against each other ???

 

[CA Steve]

Hey Digger, which of the two coils would you recommend for old lots, houses, etc. for old coins?
Do you know if they are taking orders yet?
Even though I WANT a small coil, I still have not receieved my eliptical 18.75 coil from Minelab yet since ordering my 3 coil package with X-70 Detector from Kellco. Wonder if I'll get my coil before the 6" is on the market.

Steve

 

[Digger]

Same shell, same weight, same size. The differences between the two are what you would expect to find when comparing concentric characteristics and DD characteristics. In my moderate soil, a little more depth with the concentric. But, better separation with the DD. Hot little coils, to say the least. HH Randy

 

[Digger]

As with any sized coil, whether a concentric coil or a DD coil works best for you will depend a lot on the mineralization in your area. Personally, I find the concentrics work just fine here in my neck of the woods. I coin shoot in moderately mineralized soil. DD coils might separate targets a bit tighter when I get in the trash. But I find that the depth of detection is better when I use concentrics around here.
I've heard (from a dealer) that "back orders" for the elliptical will be filled before releasing the small coils to the market. I don't know if that is true or not. I've also heard from quite a few guys this past week that they have now received their elliptical coils. If you haven't gotten yours yet, it shouldn't be too long. You might check with your dealer to find out the status of the elliptical and see if he is making an "order list" for the small coils. HH Randy

 

[Digger]

An advantage of using a smaller coil is better separation of targets. In other words, the coil is not having to analyze as much soil (or targets), at any given time within the sweep. The coils are silicon sealed and, based on where some of my tests were performed, they are waterproof. HH Randy

 

[Digger]

Me Too! It has been an exciting and interesting process. As to posting a review..... Although I have provided Minelab with a complete analysis of my test procedures and results, it was over the course of several months and countless documents. I am currently working on an "overall review" which I will post when completed. It may seem as if I'm in a bit of a hurry introducing the new coils. But after all the questions concerning their "whereabouts", I felt X-Terra users deserved to know that "it won't be long now!" HH Randy

 

[B.T]

I want one yesterday. Thanks for the info Digger.

 

[CA Steve]

n/t

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

They look so cute. Just so long as they don't weigh 8 pounds!
Mick Evans.

 

[Monte]

Especially the 7.5 kHz concentric 6", so far as I'm concerned.

Hopefully I'll be working one on my September ghost town trip to Utah & Nevada.

Keep us posted on your field impressions, especially if you compare it to other makes/models that are slow-sweep and have a similar-sized coil.

Monte

 

[bfodnes]

Hi again.

Do you plan on posting your review as soon as it is completed or do you have to wait until they are in stores.

Bjorn

 

[Digger]

To answer your question....I don't know when your dealer will get his coils. (rumor is that some dealers are taking pre-orders) And I don't know how long it is going to take me to compile a decent review. Therefore, I can't promise any timelines. In the meantime, if you have any questions that I may have encountered in my tests, I'd be happy to share that information with you. HH Randy

 

[bfodnes]

Since i am going to buy them both and find out myself, just wanted to read your full review. Your reviews are allways covering more then i can think of here anyway.

Regards

Bjorn