first time out with the Omega

[joe dirt_1]

I got to spend an hour or so out hunting with my new Omega this afternoon. Was using the 11" coil with sensitivity at 70, disc at 16, and d3 tone and hunting in an area that I have hunted hard before. I found 2 clad quarters, 3 clad dimes, and 3 pennies with the Omega. Nothing impressive, but just to find a few coins in this spot is doing pretty good since it is loaded with iron.

The Omega seems to love round targets.....dug a couple of old round pieces of iron that were about quarter sized and it gave accurate depth readings on the targets. Coins locked on good and the ID was right on the money. One signal sounded like there might be a pocket spill as I swept over the target
and it ended up being 2 quarters and 1 dime and 1 penny that I was hearing. The Omega was giving me multiple hits and it was correct.... 4 coins in the spill. I was impressed with the speed of the Omega and its ability to seperate targets.

The detector is very simple to operate and to set up. No fumbling with menus and programs here and I like that. It ground balanced at 60 and was very easy to do. Pin pointing with the 11" coil was simple and my targets were always in my plugs. I figured I would have some trouble pin pointing with the coil since I'm not used to using a DD coil, but that wasn't the case.

All in all, I like the Omega so far. I'm still learning the machine but I'm confident that if there is a coin in the ground within the Omega's reach it will find it. I liked the shape of the grip handle.... it fit the hand very nice and tilts the meter forward just enough to where it is easy to read. This sounds like a minor feature but I wish all detectors were designed with this style grip.

Since this is my first detector from First Texas I did notice a huge difference in build quality from the Los Banos made Fisher detectors I'm used to using. The Omega doesn't feel nearly as rugged as the old detectors, but I think with reasonable care it will hold up fine. For manicured lawns and sports fields
it should be a great coin and jewelry hunter. If the rain holds off I'm going out tomorrow to a couple of other sites to see how the Omega performs............HH

Roger

 

[TerraDigger]

Most 'good' coin machines have an affinity for round iron. Keep us posted on how the Omega works for you. The good & not so good. I am considering getting one. Real world experience is always better than sales pitch's.

 

[cadman_us]

Joe_dirt_1,

I think the Omega is an under-rated detector, the recovery speed is great and it is light, can swing it all day long, very easy to learn, gets good depth and is accurate. I didn't realize how good it pinpoints till I tried a Minelab Explorer SE. If you are working trashy areas, try to get the 5" coil, it really performs.

I think you will really like it, the more you use it.

Joe

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

The Omega does LOVE round targets. So do all the Greek series machines.

 

[jim tn]

By chance, did you get the three coil package? If so, don't underestimate the 10" coil. It has one heck of a footprint, but still has terrific target separation, very nice depth and being a tad lighter, is a real pleasure to swing for long periods. The Omega is a great coins hooter and a joy to swing. good luck. HH jim tn

 

[joe dirt_1]

jim tn, I got the 2 coil package, 10" and 11" coils. I would like to have the 5" coil also but it will have to wait for now. Even with the 11" coil the Omega is light as a feather. I'm hoping the rain stops so I can take the detector out today but it isn't looking good so far........

Roger

 

[lafatlife]

I love my Omega and actually posted a thread last year about a sleeper machine. What is a good machine that hasn't had much "face time" so to speak.

The Omega loves coins and if it says it's a dime, it's a dime! There is no doubt about that whatsoever.

The more you use it, the better you will like it.

 

[RounderRick]

I love my Omega and actually posted a thread last year about a sleeper machine. What is a good machine that hasn't had much "face time" so to speak.

The Omega loves coins and if it says it's a dime, it's a dime! There is no doubt about that whatsoever.

The more you use it, the better you will like it.

I agree with you there the omega seldom lies out of all the detectors I've used the omega's the best at locking on a coin and at some impressive depth too.

 

[onbrake]

There are plenty of videos on you tube that shows how good the O8 is and how deep it goes.I have the O8 and found more silver then any other detector I have owned.The area's I hunt have been hunted for over 30 years and the O8 still finds the silver they missed.I now use my CZ as my back up detector.

 

[joe dirt_1]

I'm not so sure my CZ5 will become my backup detector to the Omega, but the Omega is fun to hunt with and much lighter than the CZ5. I have never owned a detector as deep on silver and old copper coins as the CZ5 is. I don't think the Omega will hit the deep coins as hard as the CZ5 will, but the Omega does seem better in iron. Need more time on the Omega to see just how well it stacks up to the CZ5.

Roger