How about more field reports from new Omega 8000 users?

[gsitexas]

n/t

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Mine landed today, I'll be giving it a workout tomorrow and report my initial impressions (and hopefully some nice finds).

 

[Bill_S]

I own an Explorer, CZ3D and the Omega. I really like the Omega and all it's features. It is not as deep as the 3D or the Explorer but it is fun to use. It will not replace either of the other two but they all have their place. It really seems to lock onto targets well with good accuracy. I am sure someone will give you a lot more detail but just wanted to chime in.....

 

[BuckeyeBrad]

Just wondering if you've actually checked targets at the same time with your three detectors or are you indexing to the conclusion that the 3-D and Explorer are deeper because you've dug deeper targets with them vs. the Omega? The reason I ask is that if you didn't (and I hadn't) do that level of testing, I can see where you might draw that conclusion, especially if you have a lot more time in the field on the 3-D and Exp. When I did all my testing against the Omega, I was consistantly surprised at how the Omega usually heard the targets better, relatively speaking. Most of the targets were co-located with ferrous items or on edge, and targets like that are about all I find any more. If a coin sized target is sitting there all alone at 12" or so, then the Explorer and 3-D might perform better but I can't personally confirm that with valid data even though I have a lot of time on both. The DD coil was an important factor in achieving the Omega's best performance.

 

[gsitexas]

Bill,

I really appreciate your feedback. Good to know as I have a CZ3D as well and was wondering if the Omega might replace it for hunting old home and school sites that are Fe/iron nail infested.

Are you using the stock 10" elliptical concentric coil? I've read that the 11" DD coil really transforms the Omega into an awesome machine. Maybe only an additional inch or so in depth but it appears to enhance its ability to locate good non-ferrous targets among heavy concentrations of iron. I've seen it described with this coil as similar in performance to the T2 in many ways but more stable and fatigueless to operate in the thick iron.

I hope you continue to enjoy using your Omega!

Best regards,

Keith

 

[Bill_S]

I have done tests where I have taken all the detectors out to sites and checked signals against each other. I will sometimes carry colored golf tees and mark the targets found and then go back over them with a different detector to compare. I normally do not hunt iron infested sites so I can not really tell you about seperation in iron. I also have a test bed that has been in the ground for a year or so. The 3D and the explorer will hit the deeper targets with a good signal. The omega will not. I was not knocking the omega at all just with my testing the two other detectors will go deeper and give a more accurate target id. I really like the omega and plan to keep using it. I will go do some more testing in the real world enviroment and see what I can come up with and give you guys another report.

One thing I like about the CZ3D is it typically puts the deeper civil war bullets in the coin range.

Are you using the stock 10" elliptical concentric coil?

I do not have the DD coil to try yet so I can not give a report on that....Need to get one soon though....;o)