Mr. Bill had requested we install this forum, and Ive had numerous requests by users. Here it is. Thanks for the feedback. As always please help those who have a need to know something. This forum is hosted by Bill Ladd. http://www.findmall.com/list.php?58Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:44 -0600 Phorum 5.2-dev http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1094195,1094195#msg-1094195 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1094195,1094195#msg-1094195
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_odd_grotto_hidden_coins]]> bobbydadario Teknetics ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 22:13:00 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1093253,1093253#msg-1093253 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1093253,1093253#msg-1093253 tmoffatt Teknetics ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 06:27:38 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1093005,1093005#msg-1093005 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1093005,1093005#msg-1093005 Nidge Teknetics ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:10:06 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092657,1092657#msg-1092657 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092657,1092657#msg-1092657I've just bought myself a T2 after hearing all the hype about this machine i had to get one and try it out, i was lucky enough to pick up a decently priced used one in immaculate condition, "cheers Richard" BW Detectors.. when it arrived i didn't do what I've done time and time again when i got a new detector and hit the fields straight away..This time I read the manual twice first, without getting confused by the usual technical crap they print in detector manuals, the T2 manual was nice and easy to understand and where things did get a little tech it was explained nicely "even the misses understood it":thumbup: then i did an indoor field test with some of my finds so i could familiarise myself with the menu options and tones as we have a wider range and older coinage in the UK i found the T2 very easy going and i had sussed out the menu and the tones of certain trash you want to avoid in no time, next day i took the T2 out for a proper workout on a site I've battered with my Explorer Se after an hour i had pulled out seven coins and a few other non ferrous objects i was well impressed with the T2 the tones were spot on i used the 3 tone mode mostly and i was pulling out a couple of coins at 8+inch i had a Victorian copper coin at about 11inch but no id numbers came up no matter what angle i scanned it at, it only showed me some numbers once it was out the hole the tone was spot on and never degraded i have only been out once with the T2 for an hour and half and I'm already hooked on this machine come along the weekend......]]> Nidge Teknetics ForumTue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:34 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092527,1092527#msg-1092527 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092527,1092527#msg-1092527mick]]> swarfy Teknetics ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:54:50 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092452,1092452#msg-1092452 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092452,1092452#msg-1092452 Moonlightrick Teknetics ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:09:16 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092076,1092076#msg-1092076 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092076,1092076#msg-1092076Here's the button it's a nice looking eagle I
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. another good find was this 1858 flying eagle. Here it is fresh from the ground , it was deep!
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the next one was this large cent. Here's the back fresh from the dirt.Once again this one was missed by many others because it was so deep, but the LTD nailed it.
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And the front, 1846 fresh from the lowcountry of South Carolina. Hard to find one this old, that's been in the ground this long, yet come out so pretty. Diggin in the lowcountry with it's sweet soil, there's nothing like it Oh yeah the T2 LTD s are :hot:
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Pete


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petere]]> petere Teknetics ForumThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:11 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092034,1092034#msg-1092034 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1092034,1092034#msg-1092034
Any help would be great!

Thanks again to all on this forum, I have learned alot about my T2 and now all I want to do is put the coil to the soil!]]> T2 Teknetics ForumTue, 17 Nov 2009 05:35:11 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1091245,1091245#msg-1091245 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1091245,1091245#msg-1091245
I didn't read the manual and was looking for the new modes in the menu. They are "bP" for Boost and "CL" for Cache hidden in the number of tones menu on the Discrimination side.
For my taste the "bP" for Boost can be confusing because it looks like the "dP" tone mode for delta pitch. Also I don't know why the L is in "CL" for Cache mode.....

Well, I'm hard to please but once you know where to find the new modes it is not a big deal. Next the new modes had to proof that they work. How well they work can best be seen if you set sensitivity low to 20-30 and select 2+ tone mode, disk to 0. Now scan your target and next do the same with bP mode selected. The target will sound much louder and larger. Next do the same with "CL" Cache mode. That Cache mode will even find coins very deep and the target size feels more like a belt buckle than a coin. On larger metal the gain in depth is extreme compared to the other modes. So if you are after these buried gold bars this Cache mode is right for you. I thought " It really works, which other detector offers that !?" Well ...just the new LTD's can do that. These two modes make the T2 really better. Due to the large footprint of the targets in these new modes they should not be used in heavy trash.

Andy,NM]]> Andy,NM Teknetics ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 02:02:24 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1091130,1091130#msg-1091130 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1091130,1091130#msg-1091130Thanks,
Ray]]> cosmic Teknetics ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 22:42:17 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089951,1089951#msg-1089951 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089951,1089951#msg-1089951 blake_mulder Teknetics ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 08:54:19 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089808,1089808#msg-1089808 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089808,1089808#msg-1089808 FLIPTOP Teknetics ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 04:46:23 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089678,1089678#msg-1089678 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089678,1089678#msg-1089678 Pops Teknetics ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 22:37:10 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089562,1089562#msg-1089562 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089562,1089562#msg-1089562
Right away I noticed how much quieter the Omega is in iron with the disc set at 16 which is equivalent to the T2's setting of 21. It's handled the iron so well I found myself switching to 2 tone 0 disc on occasion just to see how heavy the iron actually is and if I had wandered out of the iron filled areas. GB was 70-71 and trying to show one bar on the meter during the ground grab procedure. Another plus is this site has absolutely no interference so the sensitivity could be set up pretty high I was running 90 in the cleaner areas dropping only to 80-85 in the heavy iron with no problems of falsing or chatter. At 90+ you can hear some internal noise but very weak and not a bother.

Finds were not great consisting of 3 small rivets one being a Levis 101, A small brass lid off something that gave the VCO squeal even though it was around 6" deep. I immediately thought of relic hunting with that hit. Based on how the lid sounded off, deep buckles and plates should be no problem for the Omega. A 1901 IH, a 2 piece button with no markings and several other non-ferrous items also turned up during the 3 hour hunt.

The verdict at this site? I like it! the lack of iron falsing compared to the T2 is absolutely amazing. For anyone interested in a high performance quiet in iron detector this one is for you.

Tom]]> Jackpine Savage Teknetics ForumFri, 13 Nov 2009 17:40:49 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089541,1089541#msg-1089541 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089541,1089541#msg-1089541 SteveP(NH) Teknetics ForumFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:08 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089182,1089182#msg-1089182 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1089182,1089182#msg-10891822st.Site small yard 1st target civil war eagle button in iron 5inches down how it was missed with the explorers i dont know?.
2st. target brass padlock 12inches down.3st. target small copper rivet 8inches down.
3st Site dates back to the 1600.this site has been hit real hard over the years.1st. target small pewter spoon 9inches 2st.target small iron buckle 10inches down.2st.target small flat button 4inches down again how it was missed dont know.
i set my t2ltd up sens.75 disc.20 BP mode 2+.IT works like magic in the iron THE T2 LTD KICKS BUTT MORE LATER.:clapping:]]> CELLARHOLERAT Teknetics ForumThu, 12 Nov 2009 13:31:56 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1088589,1088589#msg-1088589 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1088589,1088589#msg-1088589
Thanks!

HH]]> T2 Teknetics ForumWed, 11 Nov 2009 09:35:21 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087933,1087933#msg-1087933 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087933,1087933#msg-1087933 swarfy Teknetics ForumWed, 11 Nov 2009 01:39:50 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087742,1087742#msg-1087742 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087742,1087742#msg-1087742 CELLARHOLERAT Teknetics ForumTue, 10 Nov 2009 06:57:33 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087543,1087543#msg-1087543 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087543,1087543#msg-1087543
Pros = Great balance on the machine. Even though it weighs as much as the safari, I can swing it for a long time without shoulder pain.

Another pro is the DD coil and pinpointing is right on with it. There is a small spot in the center that looks like it is left over from molding the coil but that is actually the sweet spot.

I like that the headphone jack is on the very back of the battery pack so basically it is on the very end of the machine. The power button is also the volume control so it is not necessary to have inline volume control headphones.

I like the fact that there is a trigger for ground balancing, by pushing forward, and pinpointing by pulling it back to you. The trigger is a neat thing instead of pushing a button. It keeps the face plate clean.

Ok the cons....

You can't notch out things. It is all or nothing. If you want nickles but not pull tabs, you can't choose. If you notch out pull tabs, anything below is also notched out. If notching was available on this, it would absolutely rock in my opinion.
Another con but a very minor one is the volume/power button is on the underside of the battery pack. Not a major big deal because once you turn it on that is all you do with it.

Another con that I would say is a medium one is that it doesn't save your settings after you turn it off. I know it only takes a minute or two to set it up but it would be nice if it saved the settings.

That is about it for now because I really haven't had a chance to use all the settings. I went to the beach on Sunday and tried the 3b tones but wasn't sure that I liked it. That is one of those things that you have to sit and air test a bunch of stuff to get used to the sounds.

The good thing about this machine is that when you hit a coin, you know it is a coin. It has a more solid sound. The iron and garbage sort of sounds raspy.

Unfortunately, this late in the year I am running out of time to give it a true test. It is very similar to my Omega but I do not have the DD coil on the omega. I think if I did, they would probably run neck and neck.]]> lafatlife Teknetics ForumWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:51:49 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087374,1087374#msg-1087374 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1087374,1087374#msg-1087374
PS: I LOVE MY T2!!!!]]> T2 Teknetics ForumWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:48:06 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1086807,1086807#msg-1086807 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1086807,1086807#msg-1086807
Any suggestions on settings for the deep coins (SILVER) would be much appreciated.
Thanks for looking, and in advance for any advice.

Almost forgot to show all the other things I dug.]]> DelawareDetecting Teknetics ForumMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:58:39 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1086466,1086466#msg-1086466 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1086466,1086466#msg-1086466had to be run in single tone PF process with disc at 21. Reason being, at many of my sites using disc 21 resulted in a lot of the iron falsing as good which forced re-sweeping for proper ID. There was no tonal difference I could pick up on the iron falses to give a clue as to what they were thus all the resweeping. Upping the disc to 22 cut out much of this falsing but also reduced see-thru to some extent. Switch to 2 tone and many of the valid non-ferrous targets now read as iron. The only choice was to put up with the falsing or switch to 2 tone and miss the goodies, Bummer!! For the slow patient hunter (which I can be at times) this was no problem. So the T2, an amazing iron hunting ability but at the price of being somewhat wearing on the user at the settings required for best iron see-thru.

The Omega has 4 tone options and the first two, which the manual describes as being preferred by relic hunters have VCO (pitch and volume) audio. I found these to be my favorites for iron hunting. One tone with disc at 16 eliminates small iron and 2 tone gives a bass tone on accepted iron. Now here is the kicker, using 2 tone does not IMO miss many if any non-ferrous targets that are audible in single tone and the VCO audio, once accustomed to it conveys a lot of information about what is going on under the coil. The result is the ability to hunt iron without the audio fatigue of the T2's PF process and iron falsing is very much less of an issue.

When run hot with the sensitivity in the upper range above 70 the VCO becomes very talkative in heavy iron. It's not what I call chattery as there is valid information coming thru in the audio but it is a lot to process until you get used to it. I have a ways to go for sure to get the best out of what I believe it has to offer performance wise.

Finds wise it did not make every site I took it to seem "virgin" again. I did a short hunt at a homesite that has given up old coins and 3 Civil War store card tokens in the past using several different detectors. The area the tokens came from is very trashy and the T2 scored the last one found. The only find of note here in the short time I hunted was a 3/8" dia lead seal from around 6". Soon after that the caretaker of the property stopped by and we ended up talking about the early white settlers and Indian activity in the area. So much for testing! :lol:

At another site that has given up a small quantity of coins from ranging from the late 1800's to 1940's the Omega did very well. This is where a Restaurant/Roadhouse once stood and next to it a single room log cabin gas station which is still standing. It's one of my most "pounded" sites due to it being close to home. I take every new detector there and have used lots of different coil combinations also. In 3 short hours the take was 12 wheat pennies, an aluminum token, a mens tie clip and several other non-ferrous items and this was using the 3 tone mode. On a return trip using 2 tone disc 0, I added 6 more wheats to the take. If it were only a couple coins I could call it a fluke but 18 wheats and probably equal to the total previously taken from there made me a believer in the Omega!

HH Tom]]> Jackpine Savage Teknetics ForumSun, 08 Nov 2009 12:50:40 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1085588,1085588#msg-1085588 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1085588,1085588#msg-1085588
:shrug:

Mike]]> Mike Hillis Teknetics ForumTue, 10 Nov 2009 07:42:56 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1085000,1085000#msg-1085000 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1085000,1085000#msg-1085000(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> Mr.Bill Teknetics ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:30 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1084526,1084526#msg-1084526 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1084526,1084526#msg-1084526 lafatlife Teknetics ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 08:19:23 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1084472,1084472#msg-1084472 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1084472,1084472#msg-1084472 Mark652 Teknetics ForumThu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:57 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1083542,1083542#msg-1083542 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1083542,1083542#msg-1083542
Peter
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Thanks,

Dan]]> dan b Teknetics ForumMon, 02 Nov 2009 19:51:37 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1082223,1082223#msg-1082223 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?58,1082223,1082223#msg-1082223(This message does not contain any text.)
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