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first time with the delta
- Thread starter trkdrvr38
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I love my Delta.. You'll find that with practice you will dig less trash and more treasure. For now don't worry about about what to dig and what not to dig. Dig it all! You still have plenty of warm weather ahead and there is PLENTY of treasure out there! Happy Hunting, MickTwin
Ken in Georgia
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Nice Keep digging
jackintexas
New member
Among my arsenal I have a Delta 4000. Supposed to be an entry level detector. But I am very impressed with it......Jack
DESERT DOG
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delta 4000 is # 1 with me it a good detector to have i had a ace 250 but i did not like
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david1962hd
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Keep swinging that Delta and I'll bet it won't take a couple of years to pay for the Omega.
I bought the Delta for my Nephew to get him interested in detecting and away from the X-box thing, turned out that plan didn't work but anyway, I got out with it a couple of weeks ago and man let me tell you the Delta 4000 is one mean coin killing motor scooter.
I ordered the 11" DD coil and was using it on an old football field down here in South Alabama and was digging coins in the 8" and 10" range.
Well worth the money I wasted trying to get tha Nephew out, I feel it will not take long for it to pay for itself and then some.
I bought the Delta for my Nephew to get him interested in detecting and away from the X-box thing, turned out that plan didn't work but anyway, I got out with it a couple of weeks ago and man let me tell you the Delta 4000 is one mean coin killing motor scooter.
I ordered the 11" DD coil and was using it on an old football field down here in South Alabama and was digging coins in the 8" and 10" range.
Well worth the money I wasted trying to get tha Nephew out, I feel it will not take long for it to pay for itself and then some.
Hey, 'trkdrvr38', don't plan on buying an Omega in a couple of years. Just enjoy using your Teknetics Delta and finding all that you possibly can. If owning a model that provides you with automated Ground Grab and manual Ground Balance is that important or you feel it is really needed, then save what you can and set a 3-month goal to buy something newer. Either the Tek. Gamma or Omega will give you the same range of Discrimination and VDI adjustment, the same Tone ID choices, and functionally close to the same Sensitivity settings.
If the sites you hunt and the method of search you want is better served by them, just get one of the in short order. If you simply want to hunt for a year or two and save up to get one, well, there might be another new offering on the market by then, or you could move up to the more versatile T2. Maybe a little less Target ID, but the depth and performance and adjustment options are there as well as a great VDI read-out.
However, to be quite honest with you, many hobbyists don't really need a more featured detector model. If a high-performance 'basic' detector like the Teknetics Delta can get the job done at most sites, then it wouldn't hurt to simply put it to good use. Maybe add a smaller 5" coil for the very trashy sites, but just master the Delta. It's a very good detector.
Monte
If the sites you hunt and the method of search you want is better served by them, just get one of the in short order. If you simply want to hunt for a year or two and save up to get one, well, there might be another new offering on the market by then, or you could move up to the more versatile T2. Maybe a little less Target ID, but the depth and performance and adjustment options are there as well as a great VDI read-out.
However, to be quite honest with you, many hobbyists don't really need a more featured detector model. If a high-performance 'basic' detector like the Teknetics Delta can get the job done at most sites, then it wouldn't hurt to simply put it to good use. Maybe add a smaller 5" coil for the very trashy sites, but just master the Delta. It's a very good detector.
Monte
Ken in Georgia
New member
Monte said:
The alpha 2000 isn't bad either !!
I've used a friend's Alpha a few times just to taunt those who are toying around trying to learn their 'other brand' models. it's been all in jest as I try to convey to them that what you need in the way of a detector doesn't need to be more than what the conditions dictate.
They just wanted a simple 'Coin Shooter' for occasional work in some wood-chip playgrounds or a couple of sand-filled sites. An 'extra' detector just for kids, grand-kids, a friend, or if they just see a simple site to quickly work. Two of the models they have are favorites of mine from a different manufacturer, and they work excellent. But for simple-to-hit needs, they can be a bit much. they can also be a little heavier and/or confusing for smaller people or those very unfamiliar with metal detecting.
Then there are three of them who use a different brand and those models have a delayed response. A real pain in the arse to narrow down a target in their Discriminate mode so they need pinpoint capability. With these folks I showed them a counterpart to a mid-range or upper-end model using the Gamma and Omega. Both worked great, and they liked the light weight, but three of them really liked the quick response and recovery that allows you to pinpoint the Disc. mode.
Then, once I had their attention with the light and handy 'feel' of those two models I noted that they were not comfortable with all of the adjustment selections, especially if trying to teach family or friends how to use it. So, I grabbed a Delta and showed the turn-on-and-go simplicity with the preset Ground balance, minimal adjustments, and how easily it can pinpoint while making a slight move in the Discriminate mode. It was especially noted by those with yellow or green detectors that have that delayed response.
Now comfortable that the delta could get the job done, and I never needed to use the Pinpoint function when demonstrated in the playground and sand box, it was easy to grab my friend's Alpha for demonstration. Similar slow-sweep, quick-response performance, with virtually the same saturated audio depth of detection as the Delta. As a matter of fact, I am planning on getting two Alpha's and doing a little rod shortening for some of my smaller grandchildren and some friends kids.
Another good model that is overlooked, even by dealers because it doesn't reward them with much revenue.
Monte
They just wanted a simple 'Coin Shooter' for occasional work in some wood-chip playgrounds or a couple of sand-filled sites. An 'extra' detector just for kids, grand-kids, a friend, or if they just see a simple site to quickly work. Two of the models they have are favorites of mine from a different manufacturer, and they work excellent. But for simple-to-hit needs, they can be a bit much. they can also be a little heavier and/or confusing for smaller people or those very unfamiliar with metal detecting.
Then there are three of them who use a different brand and those models have a delayed response. A real pain in the arse to narrow down a target in their Discriminate mode so they need pinpoint capability. With these folks I showed them a counterpart to a mid-range or upper-end model using the Gamma and Omega. Both worked great, and they liked the light weight, but three of them really liked the quick response and recovery that allows you to pinpoint the Disc. mode.
Then, once I had their attention with the light and handy 'feel' of those two models I noted that they were not comfortable with all of the adjustment selections, especially if trying to teach family or friends how to use it. So, I grabbed a Delta and showed the turn-on-and-go simplicity with the preset Ground balance, minimal adjustments, and how easily it can pinpoint while making a slight move in the Discriminate mode. It was especially noted by those with yellow or green detectors that have that delayed response.
Now comfortable that the delta could get the job done, and I never needed to use the Pinpoint function when demonstrated in the playground and sand box, it was easy to grab my friend's Alpha for demonstration. Similar slow-sweep, quick-response performance, with virtually the same saturated audio depth of detection as the Delta. As a matter of fact, I am planning on getting two Alpha's and doing a little rod shortening for some of my smaller grandchildren and some friends kids.
Another good model that is overlooked, even by dealers because it doesn't reward them with much revenue.
Monte