I remember the big bud series metal detectors were able to use the later First Texas Bounty Hunter coils,but I tried a newer Bounty Hunter 8" spider coil and it didn't work. For one,the connector was a little loose and the connector shaft length has a lot to be desired. Has the same thing happened to you? Maybe the Teknetics Mark 1 can only take the push and twist connectors? Any help would be appreciated. I'd be so grateful that I'll let you know where U.S. Gold coins come in on your Mark 1 meter.
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Teknetics Mark 1 coil compatibility
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vlad
Well-known member
He told me some modern loops will work.
For example:loops for new Tek units like the Omega-will push in-not turn, but work.
Aftermarket like Nel, Detech, Mars & others do work.
Efficiency on any though---ask around.
I think maybe Dave Johnson and some others may have posted about compatibility on some First Texas (Detector) forums.
For example:loops for new Tek units like the Omega-will push in-not turn, but work.
Aftermarket like Nel, Detech, Mars & others do work.
Efficiency on any though---ask around.
I think maybe Dave Johnson and some others may have posted about compatibility on some First Texas (Detector) forums.
Sven
Well-known member
Paul has tried many http://www.findmall.com/read.php?56,1890008
Old California
New member
Teknetics Mark 1 will accept both types of connector (Push-turn & Push only) type.
And I agree, The Mark 1 and Mark III with push type connector it's short. Connector may disconnect out in the field if bumped, but it will work.
Another problem, If memory serves me right I believe Fisher added a dummy pin on some later coils. Instead of push-in 5-pin, it's a push-in 6-pin but one pin is a dummy. As long as the connector is push type, Removing the dummy pin then the coil work's with both older Bounty Hunter series and Older Teknetics models. Then, I heard they went to a threaded connector so that will require changing connector.
Sven posted below a Link to different types of coils for the Mark 1, with a special connector the older White's coils from same era of Teknetics the coils will work. One coil not pictured with the others was the 6" Shooter coil, it works well. Lost my last special connector, so recently replaced plug with a Teknetics Push-turn type on the 6" Shooter coil. Coil operates great with the Mark 1, but I recommend staying with the stock 7.5" Teknetics coil that coil is great for both small targets and gets decent depth. Plus, Lightning separation.
Don't go smaller than 7.5", unless you have a 6" Shooter coil. The 7.5" stock Coil is tough to beat, it's auctally better than the 6" Shooter coil. Anything smaller you're loosing depth, separation isn't really better with anything smaller in fact terrible. Especially the older Bounty hunter 4" concentric coil, it's a dog with the Teknetics Mark I or Mark III.
Good luck, and thanks for sharing the gold coin information.
Paul
And I agree, The Mark 1 and Mark III with push type connector it's short. Connector may disconnect out in the field if bumped, but it will work.
Another problem, If memory serves me right I believe Fisher added a dummy pin on some later coils. Instead of push-in 5-pin, it's a push-in 6-pin but one pin is a dummy. As long as the connector is push type, Removing the dummy pin then the coil work's with both older Bounty Hunter series and Older Teknetics models. Then, I heard they went to a threaded connector so that will require changing connector.
Sven posted below a Link to different types of coils for the Mark 1, with a special connector the older White's coils from same era of Teknetics the coils will work. One coil not pictured with the others was the 6" Shooter coil, it works well. Lost my last special connector, so recently replaced plug with a Teknetics Push-turn type on the 6" Shooter coil. Coil operates great with the Mark 1, but I recommend staying with the stock 7.5" Teknetics coil that coil is great for both small targets and gets decent depth. Plus, Lightning separation.
Don't go smaller than 7.5", unless you have a 6" Shooter coil. The 7.5" stock Coil is tough to beat, it's auctally better than the 6" Shooter coil. Anything smaller you're loosing depth, separation isn't really better with anything smaller in fact terrible. Especially the older Bounty hunter 4" concentric coil, it's a dog with the Teknetics Mark I or Mark III.
Good luck, and thanks for sharing the gold coin information.
Paul
Old California
New member
I'll have to try a blue max 600 coil with my Mark 1, have 1 left. If memory serves me right, it's the earlier whites coils that work with the Mark 1. Khz was off a little, but not by much. The 600 Blue Max is off even more, I'll check and get back with you.
Paul
Paul
Old California
New member
Thanks Tom for the kind words,
To be honest, I've forgotten so much I'm lucky if I can remember to put gasoline in my pickup. Twice, this year ran out of gasoline once out in the boonies.
Thanks again Tom,
Paul
To be honest, I've forgotten so much I'm lucky if I can remember to put gasoline in my pickup. Twice, this year ran out of gasoline once out in the boonies.
Thanks again Tom,
Paul
HaroldILL.
Active member
Paul has the coolest Detectors!
I just purchased a used bigfoot coil for my Mark 1. It should be here next week. I am going to test it so see if it will work on the Mark 1. I have the teknetics to whites coil cord adapter. Any information would be appreciated on how the Jimmy Sierra 'Applied Creativity' loops work with the vintage Teknetics.
I seem to recall that there was something in the programming , on the Spectrum, that you had to punch in the commands settings, to make it detect the full length of the coil. But that was 25+ yrs. ago, so I can't remember now.
But I DO remember that even once you got it to detect the full length, that there was a weak spot right in the middle. And that despite the manufacturer's saying you didn't loose depth, I felt it wasn't as deep as stock coil. Eg.: If you could expect 8" on a dime with your stock coil, the Bigfoot only got you 6" or so.
JMHO
But I DO remember that even once you got it to detect the full length, that there was a weak spot right in the middle. And that despite the manufacturer's saying you didn't loose depth, I felt it wasn't as deep as stock coil. Eg.: If you could expect 8" on a dime with your stock coil, the Bigfoot only got you 6" or so.
JMHO