F75 vs T2 .......Results of My Comparison..

[ToddB64]

Hi everyone !

Both of the subject detectors are made by First Texas and except for a few cosmetic changes, look almost alike.

The difference in the msrp is $150.00, so I decided to compare specifications.

I copied specs. from the two websites and added a Legend with msrp prices at the bottom.

Bottom line, there are only two specifications that differ (Legend codes 1 and 2)

Hope this proves useful...........My gift to you.........Merry Christmas !

Todd


F75 Specifications copied from Fisher Website on 12-16-2010 by Todd Brock (aka: ToddB64).

F75 Specifications

S--Mechanical: S-rod with electronics housing mounted on handgrip, 3-piece breakdown,
batteries under elbow, 2-way armrest adjustment forward/backward & around forearm.
S--Searchcoil: 11 (28 cm) open-frame elliptical double-D, waterproof.
S--Batteries: 4 AA, alkaline (included).
S--Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) with alkaline batteries installed.
S--Static Balance: force in vertical plane normal to elbow 0.47 pounds (0.22 kg).Varies with adjustment and users stance and arm/hand
physiology.
S--Dynamic Balance: axial moment, 0.29 foot-pounds (0.39 newton-meters). Varies with adjustment and users stance and arm/hand physiology.
S--Sweep Effort: lateral moment 5.2 foot-pounds (7.1 newton-meters).
S--Operating Principle: VLF induction balance
S--Operating Frequency: nominal 13 kHz, quartz crystal timing reference
1--Basic Sensitivity: 6 x 10 9 root Hertz (detectivity)
2--Lag Coefficient: 78 milliseconds
S--Reactive Overload: approximately 10,000 micro-cgs units (volume susceptibility)
40,000 micro-cgs units with sensitivity < 30.

S--Resistive Overload: approximately 1,200 micro-cgs units (volume susceptibility)
4,800 micro-cgs units with sensitivity < 30.
S--Ground Balancing Range: From ferrite to salt, inclusive
S--Discrimination Ground Suppression: combination of second and third order methods
S--ID Ground Suppression: third order
S--Battery Life: Typically 40 hours with high quality alkaline batteries
Estimated 80 hours with nickel oxyhydroxide batteries
Estimated 65 hours with lithium iron disulfide batteries
S--Operating Temp Range: 4 to +122 degrees F (-20 to +50 degrees C)
S--Operating Humidity Range: 0-90% non-condensing

Legend and Prices (Created and Added by Todd Brock (aka: ToddB64):
S = Same as Teknetics T2
1 = Teknetics T2 = ( 5 x 10 9 root Hertz ( detectivity ) = 5,000,000,000 = Five billion root hertz
2 = Teknetics T2 = ( 70 milliseconds )
Fisher F75......msrp = $1199.00 Teknetics T2......msrp = $1049.00
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Teknetics T2 Specifications copied from Teknetics website on 12-16-2010by Todd Brock (aka: ToddB64).

SPECIFICATIONS
S--Mechanical: S-rod with electronics housing mounted on handgrip, 3-piece breakdown,
batteries under elbow, 2-way armrest adjustment, forward/backward & around forearm.
S--Searchcoil: 11 (28 cm) open-frame elliptical double-D, waterproof.
S--Batteries: 4 AA, alkaline or NiMH (not included).
S--Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) with alkaline batteries installed.
S--Static Balance: force in vertical plane normal to elbow 0.47 pounds (0.22 kg).Varies with
adjustment and users stance and arm/hand physiology.
S--Dynamic Balance: axial moment, 0.29 foot-pounds (0.39 newton-meters). Varies with
adjustment and users stance and arm/hand physiology.
S--Sweep Effort: lateral moment 5.2 foot-pounds (7.1 newton-meters).--
S--Operating Principle: VLF induction balance
S--Operating Frequency: nominal 13 kHz, quartz crystal timing reference
1--Basic Sensitivity: 5 x 109 root Hertz (detectivity)
2--Lag Coefficient: 70 milliseconds
S--Reactive Overload: approximately 10,000 micro-cgs units (volume susceptibility)
S--Resitive Overload: approximately 1,200 micro-cgs units (volume susceptibility)
S--Ground Cancellation Range: From ferrite to salt, inclusive
S--Discrimination Ground Suppression: combination of second and third order methods
S--ID Ground Suppression: third order
S--Battery Life: typically 40 hours with good quality alkaline, somewhat less with NiMH rechargeable.
S--Operating Temp Range: -4 to +122 degrees F (-20 to +50 degrees C)
S--Operating Humidity Range: 0-90% non-condensing


Legend and prices (Created and Added by Todd Brock, aka: ToddB64):
S-- Same as Fisher F75
1-- Fisher F75 = ( 6 x 10 9 root Hertz ( detectivity ) = 6,000,000,000 = Six billion root hertz
2-- Fisher F75 = ( 78 milliseconds )
Teknetics T2......msrp = $1049.00 Fisher F75......mrsp = $1199.00

 

[gmanlight]

There are a few other differences.
The F75 has a back light , more modes and different tone choices.
The T2 has a larger iron range.

 

[jim tn]

And, for most of us that have actually had both, the F 75 is considered to be a bit deeper. HH jim tn

 

[ToddB64]

I was focusing on the official website Specifications Lists , figuring that all of the important features would be included in those lists.

gmanlight and Jim tn......thanks for covering my rear with the additional information.

Todd

 

[D&P-OR]

So Todd, which one of those two detectors are you going to give yourself for a Christmas gift?

 

[ToddB64]

So Todd, which one of those two detectors are you going to give yourself for a Christmas gift?

Neither.... I'm not that rich ! Since both detectors are made by First Texas, look almost identical and the F75 msrp is $150.00 more, I was just curious if there was any difference in the Specifications. After completing the research, I thought it would make a nice Christmas gift to browsers and members.

Thanks for your question D&P-OR .

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

Todd

 

[Neil]

There are a few other differences.
The F75 has a back light , more modes and different tone choices.
The T2 has a larger iron range.

the backlight is a great feature

 

[rob]

I liked the T2 so much that I purchase 2 of them. The only reason I sold one of my T2's is the F75 has a back light. I don't care about the notch (some do) but they are basically the same unit. Some like the T2 for the expanded iron range - probably good for gold nuggets but both machines are awesome. I love my F75 and always find myself staying after dark because I am finding stuff. Both units have unbelievable depth.

Rob in Tennessee

 

[ToddB64]

Neil and rob.............Thanks for your replies !

Todd