Omega 8500 ad.

[Monte]

This was the 'B' revision of the original 8500 CoinComputer dating back over 30 years. The 'B' signified the addition of Tone ID. This is not even close to what the new Omega 8500 will be.

This is a good, entertaining read, however, for many newcomers to the hobby to get a glimpse of one of the models that started the Target ID and Tone ID craze in the metal detecting industry by the old, 'original' Teknetics company in Lebanon, Oregon.

Monte

 

[digsgti]

Can it ground balance in disc mode or will I have to switch to AM mode and back like the G2?

 

[detectingMO]

I'm not sure. Manual only talks about in AM.

 

[mrwilburino]

Thanks for the info, detectingMO. Sounds like they're taking the machine to another level. Love the idea of the volume offset, that's something that has been very high on my wish list. I'll definitely be getting one when they hit the market.

 

[D&P-OR]

Correct me if I'm wrong on this---but---doesn't the Omega 8000 manual also only talk about ground balancing in a.m. but you can gb in disc also?---I'm thinking it may be the same situation with the 8500.----I guess we will know eventually.

I'm not sure. Manual only talks about in AM.

 

[jim tn]

I'd be surprised if you were not correct, Del. The 8000 did both ways. HH jim tn

 

[detectingMO]

Since teknetics posted the ad on facebook today I believe it's safe to show new layout zoomed in a bit.

 

[digsgti]

Hope the DST can do for this machine what it did to my F75. Adjustable threshold in AM mode will be welcome also. Thanks detectingMO.

 

[mrwilburino]

"Enhanced Multi-Level Depth Boost."

 

[detectingMO]

I hope the fast mode is like f75/t2 so I dont need to have a iron relic machine. Low freq and fast return should be killer in small iron/nails. I'm sure the regular and deep modes will still like aluminum but that's a fine trade off. Crossing my fingers d1 (default deep) is same as v6 omega.

 

[Furious T]

Any chance of it being showerproof....it sounds great so far....been holding off, waiting for the 8500 to come out.

 

[TabWhisperer]

I just received a new magazine today with an ad for the 8500. It only mentions a waterproof coil. No mention of release date.