F5,F2 question

[Hightone]

Hi Guys,

I have a F5 I have used for years. I wanted to get a second detector as a back up, as well as one I could let my grandson use (who's taking an interest) as well. So I decided to get a F2 that's arriving today.

My question is, is the numeric ID on both the same? I noticed an article say the F2 is 0-95 and my F5 is 0-99.

Just wondering if one has to make a mental adjustment between the two.

Phan

 

[REVIER]

The F2 is also up to 99, as is one I am using after that one an F70.
I see slight differences on targets between those two but just slight...maybe just one number or so.
Maybe most F series are the same...I assume.

 

[Mike Hillis]

Hi,
Yes, the numerical numbers are the same. The F2 also goes to 99.
They might be a hair difference apart in number id because of frequency.
You can pull the two manuals online and check if they show the same reading for a nickel and a dime.

HH
Mike

 

[Hightone]

Thanks Guys.

I had gone to the manuals. The F5 says a quarter hits at 80 and mine does hit a hard 80, where the F2 can be 78-83. Plus Iron seems to end at different points (0-15 according to F2 manual). When one has a mind trained for 3 tones and displays like the F5, I was just wondering how close it was to the F5.

Either way, I'm sure I'll have fun while figuring it out.

Dan

 

[Fish_in_1]

F2 i had for years before going to the F70, hits a penny at 66-68 depending on make up, a dime at 70-71, a quarter was solid 82.
Small silver above the dime and below the quarter and a silver large above the quarter.

 

[mudpuppy]

From what I've seen posted here, that F2 is no slouch!...seems to be the perfect introductory or backup rig and your Grandson should feel confident running it...heck, in the right hands, it could be a solid main rig once a fellow got to know its language and capabilities... As far as those coin TIDS...yes they can vary a few numbers on all our machines depending upon location and all those other issues mentioned, but seems all Fseries TIDS are in a general ballpark on the 0-99 scale...I sure hope your Grandson gets good and hooked on this sport...its one of the most healthy and satisfying outdoors things a guy can do...good on you for your effort on this matter!
Mud

 

[Hightone]

The grandson enjoys digging (good for me) and wanted to have one when we go out. I almost went with a Eurotek Pro, but chose the F2 because it has the segments that come up and says "dime, quarter, etc" that excites him. If it just had numbers, he'd think it had something to do with "school addition" and throw it in the woods, I'm afraid.

 

[REVIER]

The grandson enjoys digging (good for me) and wanted to have one when we go out. I almost went with a Eurotek Pro, but chose the F2 because it has the segments that come up and says "dime, quarter, etc" that excites him. If it just had numbers, he'd think it had something to do with "school addition" and throw it in the woods, I'm afraid.

Just make sure he digs.
Using mine for about 1000 hours I have found tons of coins but also so many other great things, silver and gold included, that came up at most numbers from iron on up.