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First Texas Products™ sweeps 2013 Grand National Relic Shootout The metal detector brands of First Texas Products swept the 2013 Grand National site. “I’ll never find anything like this again,” Rees said. Relic Shootout (GNRS), handily securing top spots in the team and individual Using his Fisher Gold Bug, Tracy Short, of Tennessee, standings. More than 200 detectorists competed in the 2013 GNRS, the premier unearthed a 17th century Rapier sword with silver overlay. event for metal detecting in the United States that attracts the country’s best in the During the restoration process it became evident field of relic hunting. The hunt occurred on a site in Virginia that had seen colonial and there was a name inscribed on each side of the Civil War activity. piece. According to research, it is highly unusual for In the team competition, Teknetics and Fisher metal detectors, two First Texas swords of this nature to have names on them. The brands made in the U.S.A., took first and second place, respectively. In addition, four inscription indicates a special significance about of the five top overall individual scorers were detectorists using Fisher and Teknetics the status and importance of the sword’s owner. machines. This is the second year in a row that Teknetics has taken the top spot at Using the name, Short will be able to research GNRS, proving once again that the best relic hunters use the best equipment. this further, possibly dating the time of its Team Teknetics finished first with 1736 points, and Team Fisher came in arrival in America. second with 1450 points. The top overall scorer was Mike Scott (Team Teknetics) “I was tickled to death to find the sword,” with 235 points and second was Gene Scullion (Team Fisher) with 197 points. Short said. “I knew what it was but didn’t know Other high scorers on the Teknetics and Fisher teams included Michael McKinney, right away its significance.” Short said he is Dan Knight, Clyde McFadden, Duane Coldwell and Josh Sylva. going to put the sword in a display case, hang “Our domination of the event speaks volumes about our commitment to it in his recreation room and “brag about it.” research and development in underground locating technology, as well as our A Cocke County firefighter and a long industry-leading advances in mechanical design,” said Tom Walsh, president time detectorist whose hobby is hunting of First Texas Products. for Native American and Civil War relics, In addition to sealing top rankings in the event, Fisher and Teknetics Short made the stunning find despite a metal detectors uncovered the best overall finds of the competition. wrist injury that made it impossible to Using his Teknetics T2, Jeff Rees, of Ohio, found a mint condition Civil War hold a detector in his hands. A teammate ID Tag of soldier John W. Brandt, Albany Co., New York State Militia. Brandt’s supplied Short with a “sling” around his name is engraved on one side, and on the other side all nine battles in which neck and shoulder that took the weight he fought, from Norman’s Ford to Gettysburg, are listed. off his injured hand, and then taped his “Holding something in your hands that probably hasn’t been touched hand to the detector’s grip. Given the for at least 150 years is really cool,” Rees said. Brandt enlisted on Sept. 13, circumstances, Short made the best of it 1861 at age 27 in Kingston, NY, and was assigned to Company K of the 80th and found an amazing piece of American Infantry Regiment. The distinguished war veteran died alone in 1901 history. at age 76. Locating the soldier’s ID tag has inspired Rees to travel to Brandt’s burial Teknetics metal detectors are all American made and carry a 5-year warranty. Visit our website for details on how Team Teknetics won the Grand National Relic Shootout two years in a row! www.tekneticst2.com 1465 Henry Brennan Dr., El Paso, TX 79936 032614 Copyright©2014 1-800-413-4131
P O W E R P O W E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R Check Out These Finds From Some of Our Teknetics® Detectorists WHY TEKNETICS® IS THE BEST W hether you are considering your first venture into treasure hunting, COMPARE our detectors with the competition or you’re a seasoned professional and you will discover, dollar for dollar, looking for the latest technology, we offer more features, better depth and pay close attention because a lot has quality. Whether you’re a novice or a skilled changed in just the last few years. professional, you will find that we have a Our rapid pace of technological Jim Vogel Dennis Farrer model that is perfect for every type of treasure innovation in the metal detecting hunting activity. Our detectors are easy to industry is turning old hunted- use, have rugged good looks and are perfectly out sites into fertile hunting balanced for fatigue-free hunting. grounds and improving the odds of great finds for more TECHNOLOGY We use leading edge people than ever. electronics and manufacture our entire product Andy Muller Andy Muller David line in our own state-of-the-art facilities. Our While the virtues engineering team has been designing metal of practice and detectors longer than any other group in the developed skill industry. Chief Engineer David Johnson has a can never be underestimated, long list of prominent designs to his credit and beginners and he continues to push the envelope with his intermediate cutting edge ideas and applications. Teknetics users can now has a proud tradition of excellence and get more than Claudir Brehm Anonymous innovation. ever out of metal detecting – more QUALITY Our detectors are American made because more power, and carry a 5 year warranty, the best in the more features and more industry. Extensive testing and production new technologies are now controls ensure a quality product whose available in every type of metal reputation for excellence continues to grow on detector we manufacture. Gold Noble a global scale. Our team of engineers decided several years Dave Brian Cavill ago to break with convention and redefine the state FIND TREASURE! Each and every day, all of the art in metal detectors. You will find the result around the world, more treasures are being of that endeavor today in many forms, including the uncovered with our metal detectors. From industry’s best ergonomics, great user interfaces and ancient civilizations to modern man, people revolutionary advances in target separation capability. have buried and lost valuable items. Discover And when it comes to target separation, the best just keeps France, Anonymous Rocky how exciting it is to dig up a gold ring, an getting better. old coin or a relic from a battle site or long- forgotten ghost town. Search for meteorites, Join the treasure hunt today! If you need advice or have any buried caches of coins or gold nuggets in a questions, please visit your local dealer or contact us directly. creek bed. Experience the excitement of the fastest growing hobby in the world. Your Tom Walsh, President treasure is out there. Teknetics will help you Teknetics® Andy Muller Josh Silva Peter Eles find it. El Paso, TX 2 11
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P O W E R P O W E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R Award winning Relic detector - #1 across the Check Out These Finds From Some of EurotekPro SEARCHCOIL Our Teknetics® Detectorists S earchcoil C O M PAT I B I L I T Y Gamma Eurotek T2Ltd Omega world’s gold Fields, best ergonomics in the Industry! Alpha Delta PART NUMBER G2 5COIL-T2 X The T2Ltd is unmatched by any other detector in its price range for gold prospecting, coin shooting and relic hunting. Its 5COIL-TEK X X X X X X legendary performance is renowned worldwide. It has been a dominant player in the gold fields and has won prestigious 5COIL-TEKB X relic hunting awards for a number of years. Find out for yourself why the best relic and gold hunters in the world use the 8COIL-7TEK X X X X X T2Ltd. Put yourself in the elite class and move up to the T2Ltd! 8COIL-7B13 X 10COIL-TEK X X X X X Clay Daley Dennis Farrer Peter Eles DEPTH – Unbeatable depth in Boost and Cache Modes. SPEED – Superior recovery speed with the best target 10COIL-TEKB X separation of any detector in the world. 10COILDD-T2 X It excels in iron-infested sites. 10COILDD-TEK X X X X X X ERGONOMICS – Best ergonomics in the industry, well balanced, 11COIL-T2 X easy-to-read screen and menu, 11COIL-TEK X X X X X X Aaron Meredith trigger toggle for easy ground 11COIL-TEKB X balancing and on-the-fly 15COIL-T2 X pinpointing, simple interface Replacement / Accessory Searchcoils controls. PERFORMANCE and PRICE – High-end performance with a mid- Andy Muller range price. It is the detector of 5” Biaxial for the T2– 5COIL-T2 8” Concentric Open Face – 8COIL-7TEK Duane Caldwell 10” Biaxial– 10COILDD-TEK choice among professional gold and 5” Biaxial– 5COIL-TEK 5” Biaxial – 5COIL-TEKB 8” Concentric Open Face – 8COIL-7B13 10” Biaxial– 10COILDD-T2 relic hunters. VERSATILITY – With an array of accessory searchcoils and Teknetics’ 11” DD (28 cm) advanced technology, the T2Ltd can Elliptical handle the toughest soil conditions and find Waterproof 11” Biaxial for T2– 11COIL-T2 11” Biaxial– 11COIL-TEK 10” Concentric– 10COIL-TEK 15” DD Elliptical for T2 w/cover– 15COIL-T2 10” Concentric – 10COIL-TEKB targets ranging from tiny gold nuggets to Searchcoil 11” Biaxial – 11COIL-TEKB Rocky Dennis Farrer deeply buried caches. FEATURES DETECTOR MODEL COIL COMPATIBILITY T2Ltd G2 ALPHA DELTA GAMMA OMEGA EUROTEK EUROTEK PRO • Discrimination Mode with 1-99 Target-ID Numbers • Large LCD Screen with Target Identification Display • Trigger-Actuated Pinpointing with Depth Display • Trigger Actuated FASTGRAB™ Ground Balance with manual override • Boost and Cache Modes • Multiple Audio ID Tone Options • Ground Cancelation Range: From ferrite to salt • Bottle Cap Mode Additional Waterproof • Magnetic Mineralized Bar Graph Readout SEARCHCoils • Adjustable Arm Rest and Pole Assembly 15” DD (38 cm) Searchcoil, • 1/4” (6.3 mm) Headphone Jack significantly • 7 Frequency Shift Options deeper penetration. • Battery Power Indicator 10” DD (25 cm) Elliptical, closed. • Uses four AA Alkaline batteries Great coverage and excellent • 13 kHz Operating Frequency separation. • Weight: 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) with 11”(28 CM) DD Searchcoil • 5-Year Warranty Accessories: Arm Strap, Rain Covers, Searchcoil Scuff Covers 4 9
P O W E R P O W E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R EUROTEK® and EUROTEK® PRO HIGH-END PERFORMANCE AT A MID-RANGE PRICE The Eurotek and Eurotek Pro were designed for congested and iron laden European hunting conditions. An exceptionally fast retune speed offers impressive target separation in iron-infested sites and the expanded 39-point Iron ID range The G 2 is designed to find the smallest gold nuggets, but unlike other specialized gold prospecting detectors, it is also makes it easy to identify desirable iron targets. These are turn-on-and-go detectors for quick and easy operation. They exceptional for relic-hunting and coin-shooting. It has quickly become a must-have for the serious detectorist because have waterproof searchcoils, fully adjustable stems with locking collars and are powered by a single drop-in 9V alkaline of its unique feature set and unparalleled ability to work in iron and to separate targets. The display screen is easy to battery. With a large, easy-to-read display and touch-pad operation, the Eurotek and Eurotek Pro offer unique features read and adjustments are made with a combination of knobs and touch-pads. The G 2 monitors and displays ground mineralization, making it easy to find concentrations of black sand where gold is often found. Combine these attributes at an affordable price. with other features such as 39 points of iron resolution No other detectorS in this price and 1-99 numerical Target-ID, and you have a detector range haVE THESE FEATURES unrivaled in the industry. • 2-Tone Audio Target-ID 8” (20 cm) • 3-Segment Depth Indicator Concentric, Open • Lightning-fast recovery speed Waterproof Exceptional DEPTH with the • Motion Discrimination Mode Searchcoil 11”DD Searchcoil. Exceptional • Turn-On-And-Go, 3-button operation target separation and • Great Target Separation; excels in ETEK-SKD SENSITIVITY with the 5”DD iron-infested sites Searchcoil. • Adjustable Sensitivity and Discrimination Fast Retune SPEED means • Large 2-digit numeric Target-ID numbers, from 1-99 great target separation and • 7.69 kHz operating Frequency Accessories: iron see-through ability. • Locking Stem Collars Arm Strap, Rain Cover, ERGONOMICS – Lightweight • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery Searchcoil Scuff Covers with perfect balance for effortless hunting. 11” DD • Weight: 2.4 lbs. (1 kg) *Variety of searchcoils (28 cm) • 5-Year Warranty Two detectors in one! No need to Elliptical buy a specialized detector for gold Waterproof nuggets and a second for coins and Searchcoil relics. The VERSATILE G 2 excels at both! With the Eurotek Pro you get Teknetics’ exclusive Fe Tone™ adjustable iron audio. Set the volume of ferrous targets lower than the volume of non-ferrous targets for increased clarity on desirable targets. The Eurotek Pro also has an Iron ID indicator that illuminates whenever the FEATURES searchcoil passes over iron, regardless of the discrimination setting. A no-motion Pinpoint Mode assists in target recovery. These features • Discrimination Mode with 1-99 Target-ID numbers provide a distinct advantage when hunting iron-infested areas. • Motion All Metal Mode • No-Motion Pinpoint with Depth Indicator • Iron Target Indicator • Computerized GROUND-GRAB™ with Manual Adjust • Motion Discrimination Mode 8” (20 cm) Concentric, Open • Continuous Ground Condition Readout • Fe Tone™ Variable Iron Discrimination • Continuous Ground Phase and Mineralization Readout Additional • Turn-On-And-Go, well Waterproof Searchcoil ETEKPRO-SKD • V-Break™, Industry’s first Variable Waterproof balanced & lightweight Breakpoint Tone Discrimination System Searchcoils • Pinpoint Depth Indicator (CM or IN) • Threshold and Gain Adjustments 10” (25 cm) Concentric, • Fast recovery speed; great target separation; • Signal Strength Indicator Elliptical Open. Great excels in iron-infested sites Accessories: • Target-ID and 2-Tone Audio that includes V.C.O. Arm Strap, Rain Cover, Searchcoil Scuff Covers for general applications. • Fast, easy pinpointing and sensitive target response • 1/4” (6.3 mm) Headphone Jack • Adjustable Sensitivity, Discrimination and Volume *Variety of searchcoils 10” DD (25 cm) Elliptical, • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery Closed. Great coverage • Large 2-digit numeric Target-ID numbers, 1-99 ALSO AVAILABLE • 19.2 kHz operating frequency and excellent separation. • 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency • Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) • Locking Stem Collars • 5-Year Warranty 5” DD (13 cm) Round. Great for gold • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery prospecting and trashy sites. • Weight: 2.4 lbs. (1 kg). 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg) Accessories: with 11”(28 cm) DD Searchcoil. Eurotek Pro with 11” (28 cm) DD Arm Strap, Rain Cover, Searchcoil. Increased depth, greater • 5-Year Warranty coverage and improved operation in Searchcoil Scuff Covers mineralized soil. ETEKPRO11DD-SKD 8 *Interchangeable Waterproof Searchcoils for the Alpha, Delta, Gamma and Omega: See Searchcoil compatibility chart on page 9. 5
P O W E R P O W E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R M E T A L D E T E C T I O N T O A H I G H E R Teknetics mid-range detectors are the newest product line on the market today. All operate at 7.69kHz for great STEP-UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GAMMA response to both coins and relics. Fast target response and superior capability in trashy areas set these detectors apart Handle tough ground conditions with the Gamma’s GROUNDGRAB™ control and on-screen mineralization indicator. Multiple Tone Target-ID from competitive detectors priced much higher. audio makes is easy to identify targets by sound alone. Notch out unwanted target categories and zero in on targets with a no-motion All Metal Pinpoint Mode that indicates the depth of your targets. BIG PERFORMANCE AT A GREAT PRICE FEATURES • Multiple Notch system 8” (20 cm) The Alpha metal detector displays target depth, Target-ID by category and has a 3-tone audio ID system. It also has a Notch feature which • Motion All Metal Mode Concentric, Open allows you to exclude one undesired target category. Volume, Discrimination and Sensitivity can be adjusted easily with plus and minus key • Mineralization Readout Waterproof pad buttons. This is a turn-on-and-go detector, easy and fun to use. • Real Time Depth Bar Graph Searchcoil FEATURES • Multiple Audio ID Tone Options 8” (20 cm) • On-screen Menu Concentric, Open • Adjustable Discrimination, Sensitivity and Volume • Numerical Depth Indicator Waterproof • Target Category Icons and Numeric Target-ID numbers • Category and Audio Target-ID Searchcoil • GROUNDGRAB™ Touchpad Ground Balancing with • Adjustable Discrimination and Notch Manual Override • Preset Ground Balance for turn-on-and-go operation • No-Motion Pinpoint Mode with Numerical ALSO AVAILABLE • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery Accessories: Depth Indicator Arm Strap, Rain Cover, • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery GAMMA - 11DD • 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency Searchcoil Scuff Covers • 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency • Weight: 2.3 lbs. (1.0 kg) *Variety of searchcoils • Weight: 2.3 lbs. (1.0 kg) • 5-Year Warranty • 5-Year Warranty Accessories: Arm Strap, Rain Cover, Searchcoil Scuff Covers Comes with 11” (28 cm) DD Searchcoil. OUR MOST POPULAR DETECTOR! *Variety of searchcoils The Delta has multiple Notch capability, one-touch Pinpoint Mode and numerical Target-ID for more precise target identification. It has OMEGA ELEVATES THE POSSIBILITIES Discrimination and All Metal Modes and an active on-screen bar graph depth indicator. Easy to use with more features than any other detector in its class. No wonder it’s our best seller! The Omega has a unique control interface that incorporates both analog and touchpad controls; adjustments are easy to make with one FEATURES hand. The Omega has three graphics that display information about soil conditions: Fe3O4 bar graph, Ground Phase number and Ground Error • Multiple Notch system 8” (20 cm) indicator. These indicators keep you aware of the ever-changing soil conditions, allowing you to keep your detector perfectly balanced to • Real Time Depth Bar Graph Concentric, Open achieve the greatest possible target depth. If you hunt in difficult soil conditions, the Omega is for you. • Overload (large target) Alert Waterproof FEATURES • Adjustable Discrimination and Sensitivity Searchcoil • Multiple Notch system • Pinpoint Mode with Numerical Depth Indicator • Motion All Metal Mode 10” (25 cm) • Preset Ground Balance for turn-on-and-go operation • Mineralization Readout Concentric, Open • Target Category Icons and Numeric Target-ID numbers • Overload Alert Waterproof • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery Accessories: • 3 Frequency Shift Settings Arm Strap, Rain Cover, Searchcoil • 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency • Ground Phase Error Readout • Weight: 2.3 lbs. (1.0 kg) Searchcoil Scuff Covers • Multiple Audio ID Tone Options • 5-Year Warranty *Variety of searchcoils • Expanded Iron Range, 1-39 • Unique, Intuitive Interface & Display Accessories: • Continuous On-Screen Operation Status ALSO AVAILABLE • 4 Audio Tone Options in All Metal Mode Rain Cover, Searchcoil • GROUNDGRAB™ Touchpad Ground Balancing Scuff Covers with Manual Override *Variety of searchcoils DELTA - 10DD DELTA - 11DD • Target Category Icons and Numeric ALSO AVAILABLE Target-ID numbers • No-Motion Pinpoint Mode with OMEGA - 11DD Numerical Depth Indicator • Adjustable Discrimination and Sensitivity Omega Pro with 10” (25 cm) Concentric • Uses one 9V Alkaline battery and 11” (28 cm) DD Searchcoil. OMEGAPRO Comes with both • 7.69 kHz Operating Frequency 8” (20 cm) Open and 10” (25 cm) DD Closed Searchcoil Comes with 11” (28 cm) DD Searchcoil. Omega Searchcoil Combo with 5” (13 cm) DD, • Weight: 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg) Comes with 11” (28 cm) DD Searchcoil. 10” (25 cm) Concentric and 11” (28 cm) DD • 5-Year Warranty Searchcoil. OMEGACC 6 *Interchangeable Waterproof Searchcoils for the Alpha, Delta, Gamma and Omega: See Searchcoil compatibility chart on page 9. *Interchangeable Waterproof Searchcoils for the Alpha, Delta, Gamma and Omega: See Searchcoil compatibility chart on page 9. 7
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