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Thinking about getting a f75

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CoiltoSoil

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I have been thinking about getting an f75, I have owned several cz's in the past and with the 10.5 coil they were my deepest seeking detectors I have owned to date, most of my hunting is wooded sites such as cellar holes. Right now I own an Explorer but I want to try something else, I have thought about another XLT, i loved the target ID, it was fun to use, and it found me some great finds but I have heard some goods things about the f75's depth, are they true? Is the f75 deeper seeking and better discriminating than the CZ's? I have found a lot of depth claims especially with higher end machines are hype, the Explorer's I have owned while great machines and deep seeking have never got me the incredible depth like 12in dimes that some people claim. Oh and one more thing, Will I see any depth improvements relic and coin hunting with the LE version over the standard one?

Thanks,
Jim
 
Jim,
I have the Standard F75 and I am a dripping wet newbie.....this is my first detector and I have only had it about 4 months. I can tell you that I have found a quarter at 11", honest depth in the dirt, not counting the grass. There are a number of "non-BS" folks on this forum that will attest to the F75's depth capabilities and I believe the LTD's BP (boost) mode does, in fact, enhance detection depth. As far as relics, I got a good "quarter" signal one day and started digging. After about a foot with my little trowel and digger, I left the hole open (it was in a remote spot) and came back the next day with a sharpshooter to dig. Right at 24" I finally hit metal and after digging around it to get it free, I retrieved it and didn't have a clue what it was.....it looked like a small metal Mexican sombrero. Thanks to the great folks on this forum, it was determined to be the bottom of a poultry feeder. This was all using the 11" DD coil.
You are doing the right thing by investigating and doing your homework. If you do decide on the F75 LTD, I am very sure you will not be unhappy with your choice!
 
Thanks Rowland, I think im going to go with the f75, I just wish I could find a new one for under a grand, I might have to go used.
 
I had one of the regular F 75's almost from the time they were introduced and found it to be a bit deeper then my cz3d and cz6. I mainly old coin hunt and on trashy sites, the F 75 far excelled over the cz's. I dug numerous coins in the 9-10" depth range with it and one quarter right at a measured 12." I've now had the F 75 LTD since last Dec. and find that it does have a little bit more depth in the B P mode and in the B P mode is a little more stable around emi sources then the D E mode is. Considering that both models are deep detectors, you might get the best deal dollar wise by going with a good used regular F 75. HH jim tn
 
Save for a used LTD at $800-900. The ability to hunt with a significant air gap under the coil is a big advantage hunting wooded sites.
 
I love the fast recovery rate on the F75....This is my first pricey detector and when I first used it I was so annoyed with all the chatter..Most of that was me not knowing how to reduce it......After learning ,useing it awhile and finding coins and silver I wouldn't trade it for nothing..It is a good detector and its a confidence thing when it comes to a detector of any brand.....I also want to mention that the weight of a F75 will leave you refreshed and not fatigued after a day of hunting...Get out there and use it......:thumbup:
 
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of interest for you!...i need your e-mail addy..i cannot send you a (p.m) here!

regards!
j.t.
 
It won't let me PM either but my e-mail is mtncrash16@aol.com
 
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just sent you a (p.m)

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j.t.
 
BOTH THE LTD AND BASIC F75 WILL SERVE YOU WELL. IF YOU NEED ANY HELP, JUST LET ME KNOW.
 
Rolands 100% correct, also all comment given are 100%, as for myself not being an F75 ORG user , I have the LTD model and the added depth is a plus and not having to hug the ground in the wood using the BOOST (BP) mode make hunting all the better.
 
I have operated several of the "big guns" from all of the major manufacturers over the years. Even the Minelab and I can say with out question, the F75 is the best unit I have operated. I had the T2 and sold it to get the F75 simply because my detecting buddy purchase one and they operate almost identically. The T2 and the F75 are basically the same in depth but the F75 has a back light, depth on the fly and notch (which I don't use). I always find myself staying after dark because of my finds. I purchased mine from Richard at Backwoods and I don't think I will be replacing my F75 ever!

Just my opinion...

Rob in Tennessee
 
Thanks guys, I came across the T2 LTD for the same price as the standard F75, it comes with an additional 5in coil as well as the boost and cache modes. Depth wise do you think it would be closed to a standard F75 or f75 LTD with the boost mode? I am still leaning towards the Fisher for the additional features but I think I will have to go with the Standard F75 for money reasons if I choose that route.
 
Get the T2 LTD for the 5" DD if for nothing else. Even without the extra coil I'd get the T2 LTD for the boost mode to work in the brush.
 
Don't know where you are looking at the T2 with the 5" coil, but, Kellyco has the unit with a free 12" SEF coil and a coupon to get the 5" DD for $75 and another detector for $849. (except for the display arrangement, the T2 sure looks like the F75!)
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/teknetics/TekneticsT2buy.htm
I certainly can't tell you which one is best, but, I can tell you, IMHO, that my Standard F75 is terrific. I do have to ask about the virtues of the boost mode and working in brush.....just how high up can you lift the coil and still get accurate detection? I lift my F75's coil 4 to 8 inches off the ground when trying to isolate a signal for pinpointing (for a shallow target that is giving multiple 'blips').

Whichever one you decide on, I hope you enjoy it.....this is a wonderful hobby!! If you don't like it, let me know, I'll make you an offer!!
 
CoiltoSoil said:
I have been thinking about getting an f75, I have owned several cz's in the past and with the 10.5 coil they were my deepest seeking detectors I have owned to date, most of my hunting is wooded sites such as cellar holes. Right now I own an Explorer but I want to try something else, I have thought about another XLT, i loved the target ID, it was fun to use, and it found me some great finds but I have heard some goods things about the f75's depth, are they true? Is the f75 deeper seeking and better discriminating than the CZ's? I have found a lot of depth claims especially with higher end machines are hype, the Explorer's I have owned while great machines and deep seeking have never got me the incredible depth like 12in dimes that some people claim. Oh and one more thing, Will I see any depth improvements relic and coin hunting with the LE version over the standard one?

Thanks,
Jim
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It's frustrating, isn't it Jim? Detector depth is exaggerated everywhere. And not just by users. My F75 LTD is a deep seeker for sure, but not as deep as it thinks it is. Its depth readout averages about 2" deeper on coins than the actual depth.

I usually hunt with my LTD in DE mode. I then switch to the boost mode to check iffy signals. The boost mode will usually clear up the signal if it's a good target. In high grass or brush it is very effective too since it can eliminate several inches of air gap.
 
Yeah I hear yeah, I started detecting in the late 80's and every few years a new "king of all detectors" would come out and find 2 foot dimes and tell gold from foil but every time I would buy the machine I would never find 2 foot dimes (even ones I buried at a foot) or tell gold from foil. Honestly and I know I may catch some flak for this but detector technology has not made any real advances in depth or even target ID. I still think Whites Spectrum series has one of the best LCD's on the market and they came out with basically the same setup in what the early 90's? 20 years ago. As for depth the CZ's from 20 years ago are just as deep or deeper than the stuff im paying 1200+ for now. Why do I do it? Because I fall for the hype, and its hard to find 20 year old detectors in good reliable condition and parts and accessories for them haha. IM guessing technology exist that will find 2 foot dimes, I know most people would not dig 2 foot for a dime but at the sites I hunt I would as for ID technology to tell gold from foil i'm not sure how feasible that is at this time? But right now it seems like we are paying hundreds of dollars for every tiny increase in depth.
 
Once again, I have to ask........How does the Boost process "eliminate" several inches of air gap?
 
I think he means the extra inch or two the boost gives you allows you to lift your coil higher and still receive the signal, like when you hit a brushy area it helps compensate for not being able to keep your coil skimming the dirt. I know i've probably missed a few signals in brushy area where I had a few inches of brush on top of the dirt, who knows what an extra inch or two of depth might have found me.
 
CoiltoSoil said:
I think he means the extra inch or two the boost gives you allows you to lift your coil higher and still receive the signal, like when you hit a brushy area it helps compensate for not being able to keep your coil skimming the dirt. I know i've probably missed a few signals in brushy area where I had a few inches of brush on top of the dirt, who knows what an extra inch or two of depth might have found me.
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That's correct, although it will eliminate several inches of air gap in boost mode, not just one or two.

Roland, I admit to technical ignorance on exactly how it works, but it sure does.
 
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