{"product_id":"teknetics-omega-8500-metal-detector-10-inch-coil","title":"Teknetics Omega 8500 Metal Detector with 10\" Waterproof Concentric Search Coil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTeknetics Omega 8500 Metal Detector\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile VLF detector designed for coin hunting, relic hunting, jewelry hunting, and general-purpose treasure detecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating at \u003cstrong\u003e7.69 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Omega 8500 combines detailed digital Target ID with advanced ground information, Ground Grab® computerized ground balancing, manual ground balance, adjustable discrimination, notch control, customizable audio, and dedicated static pinpointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration includes a \u003cstrong\u003e10\" waterproof concentric search coil\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving detectorists a useful balance of ground coverage, precise target response, and maneuverability for parks, yards, fields, old home 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\u003cstrong\u003ewaterproof\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be used in wet grass and shallow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the detector's control housing dry when hunting around water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscrimination and All Metal Modes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega 8500 provides two primary search modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscrimination Mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscrimination Mode allows the detector to classify targets visually and audibly while rejecting selected unwanted metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mode requires coil motion and provides detailed target information for coin, jewelry, and relic hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll Metal Mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Metal Mode provides a VCO-style audio response and lets the detector report all detected metals without conventional discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain and threshold can be adjusted independently, giving experienced 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deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrash is located near a desirable target\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Discrimination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega 8500 provides a \u003cstrong\u003e0–80 discrimination range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing discrimination eliminates progressively higher target categories from detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives users flexibility to configure the detector differently depending on the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, a park coin hunter may use more discrimination than a relic hunter searching an old property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelectable Notch Discrimination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotch allows specific target categories to be independently accepted or rejected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable notch categories 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determines the minimum signal level required to produce a response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusting the two separately provides experienced users with greater control over weak and deep target signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Deep Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega 8500 includes four selectable filtering configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD0:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast filtering for improved separation in heavy trash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD1:\u003c\/strong\u003e General-purpose filtering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep filtering with 60 Hz notch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep filtering with 50 Hz notch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese settings allow the detector to be adjusted around site conditions rather than forcing the same processing behavior everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequency Shift for EMI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical interference can cause chatter and unstable signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega 8500 includes \u003cstrong\u003efrequency shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the detector's operating frequency to be slightly offset to reduce interference from nearby electronics or other metal detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround balance should be checked again after changing the frequency setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStatic Pinpoint Mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter locating a target, press and hold \u003cstrong\u003ePIN POINT\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinpoint Mode is static, meaning coil motion is not required to maintain a target response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly move the coil over the target and listen for the 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Omega 8500 stores most detector settings when powered off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows you to return to your preferred setup without rebuilding every adjustment before each hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backlight and ground balance settings are exceptions and return to their default behavior when restarted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeknetics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega 8500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVLF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.69 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" Concentric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Coil Waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscrimination, All Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Grab® Automatic + Manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Grab Offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Phase Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFe3O4 Mineralization Meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Error Indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Target ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Iron Target ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscrimination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable 0–80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable Target Categories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscrimination Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Preset Tone Configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Metal Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCO, 4 Pitch 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Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacklight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSettings Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 9V Alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Battery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeknetics Omega 8500 Metal 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