Does anyone know what the 16 frequencies are that the Tek-Point pin pointer can be set to operate at. Perhaps Dave Johnson can answer this. The reason I want to know is because then I can set it either higher or lower than the metal detector frequency to help eliminate interference between the two.
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Tek-Point Pin pointer operating frequencies
- Thread starter BH505Man
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The Tek-Point pin pointer works on Pulse Induction technology,most modern detectors work on VLF freq,so in theory they will crosstalk,thats the only down side of using Pulse technology,you can slightly shift the frequencies on both VLF and Pulse but its a possibility that you wont eliminate the problems totally.
When i go on a club dig most machines as mentioned above do operate on VLF but when i use my Pulse detector it can cause problems in a 20ft radius or even more on some days on other detectors.
When i go on a club dig most machines as mentioned above do operate on VLF but when i use my Pulse detector it can cause problems in a 20ft radius or even more on some days on other detectors.
Carl-NC
Active member
Nominally the TX periods are
400us
401us
402us
...
415us
Invert each to get frequency. Basically 2500 Hz down to 2410 Hz.
You'll notice none of these directly correlate to any metal detector frequency. Plus there is statistical variation in both the pinpointer and the detector frequencies. Ergo, your best bet is to find it by finding it.
--Carl
400us
401us
402us
...
415us
Invert each to get frequency. Basically 2500 Hz down to 2410 Hz.
You'll notice none of these directly correlate to any metal detector frequency. Plus there is statistical variation in both the pinpointer and the detector frequencies. Ergo, your best bet is to find it by finding it.
--Carl
lrademac08
New member
Well this May I bought a Teknetics Tek-point pinpointer. I thought I knew everything it was supposed to do. I consider myself only an intermediate level detectorist. Before this year, I've never bought or used an electronic pinpointer. People in my detector club are always swearing about the black and the orange Garrett units. I've read the specs, I've heald one in my hand. A club member let me try it out on a hunt. I'm sorry but I did not like it. I guess I don't get the hype.
After a week of using the Tek-point - I must say I am frustrated. The manual clearly states the default setting for the unit is 70% LED brightness, Medium Audio Tone, and Audio + Vibrate modes. When I put fresh AA alkaline ultras in the unit and turned it on for first time I never got any Vibrate. When I tried it in the field by myself, I never could get the Vibrate. When I was on a club hunt, around 30 other hunters - the Tek-point would go off even when I had it in my hand, I assume from all the other folks close to me. After 20 minutes of not being able to use it properly, I turned it off and went back to the slow way.
I ended up contacting my dealer who suggested I contact Teknetics. So I got in touch with some folks from Teknetics. I told them everything it wasn't doing. After a few days, One of the tech reps informed me they are sending me out a replacement unit. My biggest issue is, No one ever told me what was wrong with it, no one told me how to troubleshoot it. The answer seems to be, we'll send you a replacement Tek-point and then I send back the "defective" one. I don't know if I will have the same issues again.
Take it for what its worth. I'm not trying to disparage anyone or any company. I just thought people should know.
After a week of using the Tek-point - I must say I am frustrated. The manual clearly states the default setting for the unit is 70% LED brightness, Medium Audio Tone, and Audio + Vibrate modes. When I put fresh AA alkaline ultras in the unit and turned it on for first time I never got any Vibrate. When I tried it in the field by myself, I never could get the Vibrate. When I was on a club hunt, around 30 other hunters - the Tek-point would go off even when I had it in my hand, I assume from all the other folks close to me. After 20 minutes of not being able to use it properly, I turned it off and went back to the slow way.
I ended up contacting my dealer who suggested I contact Teknetics. So I got in touch with some folks from Teknetics. I told them everything it wasn't doing. After a few days, One of the tech reps informed me they are sending me out a replacement unit. My biggest issue is, No one ever told me what was wrong with it, no one told me how to troubleshoot it. The answer seems to be, we'll send you a replacement Tek-point and then I send back the "defective" one. I don't know if I will have the same issues again.
Take it for what its worth. I'm not trying to disparage anyone or any company. I just thought people should know.
