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New Gold Prospecting book by Fisher’s Dave Johnson
Posted on February 23rd, 2010 2 commentsFisher and Teknetics Chief Designer Dave Johnson has written an AWESOME book on gold prospecting with a VLF metal detector! Tons of great information for prospectors and potential prospectors…as well as folks who just want to “learn more” about metal detectors! Special thanks to Dave Johnson and Mike Scott for allowing me to reprint the book in it’s entirety here on www.detectorstuff.com !
VISIT the brand new Teknetics website HERE! http://www.tekneticst2.com/
*reprinted with permission of First Texas Products*
www.fisherlab.comGold Prospecting
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VLF Metal DetectorDave Johnson, Chief Designer
First Texas Products & Fisher Research LabsThis book explains how to use a VLF induction balance metal detector for gold prospecting. The author has nearly 30 years’ metal detector design engineering experience and has designed machines in every major metal detection technology category.
david johnson, f5, F70, f75, f75 ltd, first texas, fisher, Teknetics -
First Texas Products to launch T2ltd and F75ltd!
Posted on September 11th, 2009 1 commentFirst Texas Products is launching 2 hot new versions of their flagships…the T2 ltd and the F75 ltd…limited edition versions with additional modes… Cache and Boost! Read the rest of the story for the full flyer…
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Electrical Interference Essay by First Texas Lead Engineer Dave Johnson
Posted on August 5th, 2009 2 commentsElectrical Interference
First Texas Products & Fisher Labs August 2009
Because of the high sensitivity of modern metal detectors coupled with the proliferation of sources of electromagnetic interference, you are likely to encounter electrical interference at times during the use of your metal detector. It is important that you recognize electrical interference when present, and take appropriate measures to deal with it. This will prevent you from giving up on a worthwhile site unnecessarily, or from sending in for a repair a machine which is working properly.
Symptoms of electrical interference
Electrical interference can cause a metal detector to “chatter” spontaneously, to lose sensitivity for no apparent reason, or to cause periodic audio “wobble” or slow waves of spontaneous sound. What you’ll hear will depend on what model of metal detector you’re using, what operating mode you’re using it in, how you have the adjustments set, and what the source of the electrical interference is. The most common manifestation is spontaneous chatter.
All metal detectors are susceptible to electrical interference, but they vary in what kinds of electrical interference affect them. In a given environment some metal detectors may be affected by electrical interference whereas others may not.
Two metal detectors of the same model in the same environment may be affected differently, because of minor differences in operating frequency or because the controls have been adjusted differently.
Common sources of electrical interference
Common sources of electrical interference include: overhead electric power lines, underground power lines, other metal detectors, telephone lines carrying electronic data, computer systems, electric fences, old CRT-based televisions, cell phones, thunderstorms, fluorescent lights, metal vapor lamps, military aircraft with electronic warfare countermeasures turned on, electric motors, VLF military communications systems, and automobile ignition systems. It will sometimes be the case at home, in the showroom, or in an urban environment that there are several different sources of electrical interference present simultaneously.
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Fisher and Teknetics Accessory Coils
Posted on July 11th, 2009 No comments
I knew that Engineers at First Texas Products have been working on several new accessory coils for their Fisher and Teknetics line. Here’s the list of either what’s “out” or soon will be…The Tek Titanium series will have: (Alpha, Delta, Gamma and Omega)
5 inch round DD8 inch round concentric10 inch elliptical concentric11 inch elliptical DDThe F5 will have:5 inch round DD10 inch elliptical concentric11 inch elliptical DD -
Teknetics Omega Review and 11" DD coil
Posted on June 22nd, 2009 2 comments*I prepared this Omega Review quite a while back, but held it while I field tested the new 11″ DD coil too… so this review will be for both products: The Teknetics Omega and the optional 11″ DD coil.*Mark Ellington
Detectorstuff.com
As most of you know, I am a big fan of the Fisher F5! The F5 blew me away with the “control” I had over how I wanted to hunt…and its amazing flexibility to handle various soil and radio noise pollution situations. However, as much as I love the F5 and despite its growing “cult” following, the Engineers at First Texas knew there was even more potential in the basic electronic platform from F5. The always amazing Dave Johnson wanted to create a machine that exceeded the performance of the F5 and simplified the controls. (One thing for which I’m very thankful…. Dave Johnson is NEVER satisfied with status quo!).When I was given the chance to field test the Teknetics Omega 8000, I jumped all over it! I knew it grew from lessons learned on the F5, so expectations were high. The Omega did not disappoint .
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Win a free metal detector bag!
Posted on April 27th, 2009 1 commentThanks to Mike Scott and First Texas Products, you’ll have your choice of:
A Fisher detector bag or a Teknetics detector bag!
How to win: Simple! I’m going to do this the “old-fashioned” way! Post your name in the “Win a free metal detector bag!” post and I’ll have my 5 year old niece randomly draw one from a hat on June 1st! I’ll contact the winner via the email in their registration (to keep emails hidden on the forum). Follow the link below to visit the forum. You MUST be a detectorstuff member to post. Have fun, and good luck!
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Fisher Engineer Dave Johnson's talk with El Paso Chapter GPAA
Posted on April 1st, 2009 No comments*reprinted by permission of First Texas and Dave Johnson
File: El Paso Chapter GPAA talk 12 Feb 08 Dave Johnson minor update 25 march 09
The History of Metal Detectors, with Emphasis on Gold Prospecting
Good evening! My name is Dave Johnson, and I’m the Chief Design Engineer for the world’s largest manufacturer of hobby type metal detectors located right here in El Paso. The brand names we manufacture include Fisher Research Lab, Bounty Hunter, Teknetics, and a number of private labels. I’ve been designing metal detectors for 27 years for several different companies, so there’s half a chance that if you swing a metal detector, I had something to do with it.
My presentation this evening is on the history of metal detectors, with an emphasis on gold machines. I’m not here to sell my company’s products, but it’d be downright discourteous of me to show up and not bring some literature and a Gold Bug 2 to demo. So after the meeting if anyone is interested I’ll be happy to talk with you.
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Information on the new Teknetics Omega- Engineer Dave Johnson
Posted on March 13th, 2009 3 comments*Reprinted by permission of First Texas*
Posted originally on American Relic Hunters Official Teknetics Forum
Hello! and, Omega
Posted By: dave johnson
Date: Friday, 13 February 2009, at 1:10 p.m.Hello, this is my first forum post on this website. Some of y’all I recognize from other venues.
Since the Teknetics Omega is in the process of being released to production, there will be a lot of curiosity about it. Most of the questions will relate to features and performance in the field. There’s no need for me to go into those matters, since other people will quickly fill in the details. What follows here is a bit of information which is probably better coming direct from engineering department.
Once the Omega gets into people’s hands, it’ll become obvious that there is some sort of relationship between the Tek Omega, and several earlier Fisher and Bounty Hunter products. Here’s what that relationship is.
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New Official Fisher and Teknetics Forums
Posted on March 12th, 2009 No commentsFisher and Teknetics have launched new “official” forums over at americanrelichunters.com
Fisher is: HERE
Teknetics: HERE
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Teknetics Delta 4000 Review
Posted on March 8th, 2009 No commentsTeknetics Delta 4000 Review
Mark Ellington
*Review based on prototype version…subject to change!*
(click on images to zoom)
The Teknetics T2 has developed quite a cult-like following since its release! With good reason…It is powerful, lightweight and innovative. It is chock full of useful features that appeal to advanced users in this wonderful hobby.
The Teknetics name has long been synonymous with performance…and that legacy is continued with the launch of the new Teknetics Delta 4000. Lead Engineer on the Delta is John Gardiner. He has had a hand in many recent metal detector releases, including the Fisher F75 and F70. He was backed up by Jorge A. Saad (see my Fisher F5 review for more on him) who wrote the core software code. The legendary Dave Johnson designed the hardware and is overall Lead Engineer for the Teknetics line of metal detectors.







