Question: All though my DFX coils will work, I should really replace them with the new V-coils for maximum depth and usage of all the V's tweaks?

[digitrich]

Is that correct?

 

[Larry (IL)]

It depends, are you able to use TX Boost in your ground? From what I understand, the V compatibility just makes it possible to use them with the Boost on, not necessarily better with the Boost off. I might be wrong on that.

 

[jer4004]

Boost may or may not work and vdi numbers may be skewed with the 22.5 kHz frequency.

 

[Larry (IL)]

The only coil I am aware of that is skewed in 22.5 KHz is the Bigfoot, but again I'm not 100% sure on that. Even with the Bigfoot, it only affects a small portion of the VDI scale, maybe the 20-30 range.

 

[coinnut]

I was hoping that the new V coils would handle the preamp better. I used to get a pre amp of 4 on my old 4x6, but now can only get a pre amp of 3. I was hoping the tighter tolerance for the new coils may allow me to crank the pre amp up? Maybe just wishful thinking on my part.

 

[Larry (IL)]

If the performance of your DFX is degrading, it might be time to send it in for a check up. I'm sure Carl-NC stated not too long ago that the V coils will not enhance the DFX performance.

 

[digitrich]

n/t

 

[coinnut]

I guess I said it wrong I think my 4x6 coil is degrading, not the DFX. I can still use the 4 preamp on my other coils, but no longer on the 4x6. So I assumed it was the coil. I was thinking that the new V 4x6 should handle a pre amp of 4, so I could get the depth I was previously getting. Hope I got it out right this time.

 

[cvs]

I guess I said it wrong I think my 4x6 coil is degrading, not the DFX. I can still use the 4 preamp on my other coils, but no longer on the 4x6. So I assumed it was the coil. I was thinking that the new V 4x6 should handle a pre amp of 4, so I could get the depth I was previously getting. Hope I got it out right this time.

Are you talking about the RX Gain with the 4x6?? I just received one of the new 4x6 for my V3 yesterday and was testing it in the back yard by the barn and found two pennies and 2 dimes and a butterfly brooch. It sure works differently then the standard 10" coil. Doing the Probe it only said a best Gain of 2 or 3 but I was able to push it to 7 or 8 with little problems but if I used TX boost I had to drop the RX down to 1 and still could overload if there were a lot of targets.

 

[Larry (IL)]

My bad.....Depending on the age of the coil White's still just might replace the coil for free.......... Might be worth a try.

 

[coinnut]

Naw, it's old like me If they were to replace coils that old, they would be out of business. I don't mind buying a new coil. I had some fantastic results from using that one. Thanks Larry!