Teknetics G2+ Metal Detector: PROs and Problems, Reviews, Price and Specifications

Gold & Relic Hunting Metal Detector

Retail Price: $359.99

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7 PROs of Teknetics G2+

19 CONs of Teknetics G2+

Technical Specifications

Reviews

Useful Articles

PROs of Teknetics G2+:

PRO #1: High build quality - there is nothing loose or breakable in the construction.

PRO #2: Light weight of 2 lbs 12 oz/1.25 kg (with battery installed) and well-balanced design allow me to use the G2+ all day long without arm fatigue.

PRO #3: L-type handle - this type of handle prevents wrist damage in the long run.

PRO #4: 2 types of ground balancing procedure: the FastGrab function allows for quick, semi-automatic ground balancing, while the Manual GB allows for fine adjustments and Advanced Manual Ground Balancing.

PRO #5: Simplicity in tuning and operation is provided by the minimum of adjustable features and modes. In fact, the G2+ has only two search modes - Motion Discriminate and Motion All-Metal, which allow you to effectively detect not only small low-conductivity coins, but also iron relics, as well as non-ferrous relics with low conductivity at depths from shallow to medium. If needed, you can switch between these two modes in seconds for quick Target Checking on the go.

In the Discriminate mode, the 1-tone audio of your G2+ can be easily converted into 2-tone audio using the "V-BREAK" feature. This feature allows the user to program the G2+ so that any target with an ID in the range of 0-80 (the Discrimination scale) can produce an audio response of a LOW tone.

Another key feature of the G2+ is "FeTone" - Adjustable Iron Volume (adjusted by setting the detector audio VOLUME from 10 to 20), which allows the user to reduce the volume of iron targets (in the range 0-40 on the Discrimination scale) to minimize ear fatigue.

When used together, the "FeTone" and "V-BREAK" features allow you to create a variety of Tonal Discrimination patterns, providing informative audio target identification (full details will be provided in my article on advantageous features of the G2+, which is currently under development)

The Teknetics G2+ offers only the bare minimum of features and a 19 kHz operating frequency that is suitable for detecting not only small- to medium-sized gold nuggets, but also small and tiny NON-FERROUS targets such as thin-sectioned silver and gold coins, and other low-conductors (sheet-bronze fibulae, gold jewelry, pendants, love charms, military insignia and buttons, musketballs, lead bullets, etc.) at depths up to 6 inches.

PRO #6: Relatively fast Recovery Speed factory-preset for both two search modes - the Discriminate mode and Motion All-Metal mode, is optimal for coin shooting in trashy areas. Moreover, since the G2+ operates on 19kHz frequency, it is a very capable mid-range metal detector for detecting tiny hammered coins as well as small or thin, low conductivity relics. The G2+ easily finds such targets in iron-littered areas when equipped with a sniper coil and even operating in the All-Metal mode which provides maximum depth and minimum response time.

PRO #7: The user manual is comprehensive and can be compared to a small guide to metal detecting as it contains a lot of useful information; however, it is not without some shortcomings (see CON #19 below).

Useful information about the Teknetics G2+ metal detector, practical tips and expert advice, as well as descriptions of the secret G2+ settings for challenging coin hunting tasks, will be given in my upcoming article - "Advantageous Features & Modes of Teknetics G2+", which is currently under development.

CONs of Teknetics G2+:

CON #1: Headphones are not included in the standard package and must be purchased separately or as part of the Pro package which will cost more. With the basic package, your first experience with the Teknetics G2+ will be without headphones which are primarily required to hear the faint responses from desired targets, especially when relic or gold hunting.

MY SOLUTION:
Since the G2+ has a standard 1/4-inch stereo jack, I could use any headphones with a stereo jack that are suitable for metal detecting. But I decided to "fill two needs with one deed" by employing universal wireless headphones designed for metal detecting, which, together with the wireless transmitter, are included in the Garrett Z-Lynk wireless headphones system kit. Now I have maximum comfort when detecting and recovering targets, as well as the most informative audio provided by the professional wireless headphones included in the kit. Unless Teknetics releases their own wireless headphone system, I will continue to use the effective Garrett Z-Lynk system.

I did a little modification to the upper shaft of the detector to attach a dust/weatherproof case for the wireless transmitter - see details in my tutorial: The Best Way to Mount a Wireless Headphone Transmitter onto Your Metal Detector

MY SUGGESTIONS to Teknetics:
1. Include specially designed headphones for the G2+ in the basic package so that the user 1) does not resort to using unsuitable headphones that will not allow him to hear and learn all the subtleties of the detector sounds, and 2) does not conduct metal detecting without headphones at all, so as not to miss many desired targets.
2. Design wireless headphones for use with a transmitter that is either built into the detector or is part of a wireless headphones kit similar to the Garrett Z-Lynk kit.

CON #2: The rain/dust cover is not included in the basic package and must be purchased separately. Although the G2+ rain/dust cover provides only minimum protection (from weather and dust), it should still be used from the very beginning, especially in rainy or muddy conditions, to avoid problems with the electronics or two rotary control knobs (mechanical potentiometers) on the control panel. The rotary knob failure is discussed in CON #17 of the Fisher F75+ metal detector

Of course, there are G2+ users who do not use the rain/dust cover for reasons described in CONS #11 and #18 below, or simply do not bother to get one, and therefore expose a detector that is NOT waterproof to a high risk of damage from water or dirt ingress.

MY SOLUTION:
A suitable clear plastic bag can be placed over the control box of the detector when detecting in rain or muddy conditions; however, it can easily tear when in contact with sharp objects on the ground surface, exposing the control box of the detector to water and dirt. This is why it is best to use the rain/dust cover along with the plastic bag in rainy weather.

MY SUGGESTIONS to Teknetics:
The rain/dust cover should be included in the standard detector package!

CON #3: The lack of wireless headphones, which have long been a standard accessory on modern metal detectors, puts G2+ users at a disadvantage compared to users of other mid-range metal detectors with wireless headphones or wireless headphones systems. Wireless headphones provide freedom from the headphones cord, meaning greater maneuverability and comfort for the user. But wired headphones not only significantly reduce comfort and maneuverability when detecting and recovering targets, but also fail over time due to damage to the wires inside the cable at stress points - this is the main potential problem with all wired headphones.

MY SOLUTION:
See my solution in CON #1 above.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Develop a built-in wireless module and wireless headphones to ensure that G2+ users have the best experience with the detector and are not at a disadvantage compared to users of mid-range detectors equipped with wireless headphones.

CON #4: The detector is NOT waterproof, only its search coil is, which makes its electronics vulnerable to moisture. If metal detecting is carried out in heavy rain, the control box must be wrapped in a clear plastic bag since the dust/rain cover will not protect against water ingress. Since the detector cannot be completely submerged underwater, its use should be avoided even in the shallow water of a stream, river or pond due to the risk of accidentally dropping it into water.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
It is time to upgrade the G2+ to waterproof technology so the detector can safely compete with mid-range waterproof metal detectors in wet conditions.

CON #5: The stock coil is a "mud collector" (very critical in extreme mud conditions) The stock 7 x 11-inch DD search coil has the most impractical open design ever created: there are 6 "spokes" placed diagonally; thus, forming 15 ACUTE-ANGLE corners (an acute angle is an angle measuring from 0 and 90 degrees) in the pattern! I do not know what the FTP designers were thinking when they were devising this frustrating coil design.

If you do not clean the coil frequently, it gains extra weight (it may double or triple within a few minutes!) that 1) hinders your fast sweeping of the coil, and 2) will eventually cause significant fatigue in your arm, shoulder, and back.

A good example of the most practical and convenient coil design is a 13-inch DD coil made by MARS-MD for the G2+. Despite its large size, the Mars coil has the simplest cross-type open design with only 2 sharp corners! Cleaning this coil takes just a few seconds!

MY SOLUTION:
To avoid wasting time on frequent cleaning of the search coil from dirt/mud/snow, wrap the stock coil in three or four plastic bags and secure them with duct tape, covering the entire bottom of the coil to ensure durability of your coil-wrap. Just keep the duct tape off the coil cable to avoid having to spend a lot of time removing the disposable coil wrap later.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Change the complex open design of the stock 6-spoke search coil to a simple 2-spoke pattern with rounded corners, allowing for quick and easy cleaning both during and after the search. This is especially critical during metal detecting on plowed fields in rainy weather or when the surface is covered with wet snow, which causes the coil to quickly collect a heavy weight of mud and/or wet snow.

CON #6: The foam coating on the detector handle easily absorbs liquid mud from gloves (when they are covered in it), which then dries and hardens, making the handle very difficult to clean. Cleaning the dirty handle of the G2+ often becomes a laborious task, even if you do it under running water using a sponge or soft brush.

MY SOLUTION:
You can make the handle easy to clean by tightly wrapping it along its entire length with a rubber strip made from an old bicycle inner tube (made of butyl rubber).

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Replace the high-friction foam elastomer coating on the handle with a coating made of hard rubber for fast and easy cleaning.

CON #7: Closed-design search coils are not filled with epoxy resin. This makes any closed design search coil (such as a 5" DD Sniper coil or a 10" DD Elliptical coil) susceptible to damage of internal wiring and solder joints due to the coil accidentally or frequently bumping into hard surface obstacles (rocks, tree roots, hummocks, etc.) during the search. The 5" coil of my Fisher F75+, which uses the same coils as the G2+, became unusable after a small metal part inside it broke off or became dislodged and then moved around inside the coil every time I moved it, producing false signals.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Make the closed-design search coils epoxy filled.

CON #8: Small coil-cable connector with flimsy retaining ring does not allow me to quickly plug the coil cable into the socket in the control box. It gets worse when my fingers are wet or cold, or when I am connecting the searchcoil in dim light, total darkness or during heavy rain. In such situations, fiddling with the connector requires a lot of patience! The small diameter and long thread of the locking ring are what make the cable connection procedure challenging. The best connector for the coil cable is one that allows you to plug the cable into the control box without looking at the connector while plugging it in.

MY SUGGESTIONS to Teknetics:
Design a coil-cable connector similar to the standard coil-cable connector of the 2000s. Such a connector is larger in diameter, has a shorter length, larger pins, a flat guiding notch, and a wide, grippy locking ring for quickly connecting the coil cable to the control box.

CON #9: The lack of an adjustable "Recovery Speed" (Speed of Response) setting makes it impossible to fine-tune the detector to suit current trash conditions. As a result, the factory preset "Recovery Speed" levels in the Discriminate and Motion All-Metal search modes are sometimes not suitable for the trash conditions encountered at the hunt site. This increases the number of missed targets, even when using a relatively narrow stock 7 x 11" elliptical search coil.

MY SOLUTION:
If you suspect that the stock search coil you are using is not providing sufficient target separation when metal detecting in a given trashy area (e.g. you start to hear more iron grunt and falsing when good signals suddenly disappear), the only way to improve target separation is to replace the stock search coil with a "sniper" coil. I usually follow a simple rule: if there are two or more targets under the coil any way you move it, replace the current coil with a smaller one (and do the opposite when encountering an area with lesser density of targets).

For example, replacing the stock 7 x 11" coil with an aftermarket Mars-MD 6 x 10" search coil will improve target separation without significantly losing detection depth. The following smaller sized "sniper" search coils are also available for the Teknetics G2+ metal detector: 5 x 10", 7", and 5".

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Add an adjustable "Recovery Speed" feature to the detector settings if possible.

CON #10: The lack of visual numerical target identification in All-Metal mode makes it super inconvenient for me to check questionable targets. Unlike, for example, the Teknetics T2+ (T2 Ltd), which, when operating in All-Metal mode, displays both a target classification arrow at the top of the screen and the VDI values of the detected target, displayed in large digits on the screen, the G2+, operating in All-Metal mode, only displays the target classification arc at the top. Each time a target is detected, three segments will illuminate above the conductivity scale arc, indicating an approximate conductivity range of the detected target.

Instead of VDI numbers, the G2+ screen displays the numerical value of the GND PHASE parameter (Ground Phase), which reflects the current ground mineral content. Ground Phase is an essential parameter when gold prospecting because it gives the gold hunter a good indication of the current ground mineralization, which is especially important when pinpointing concentrated black sand deposits where gold nuggets are often found.

Of course, the Ground Phase reading in real time is also useful when coin/relic hunting because the detectorist can see significant changes in mineralization and make necessary ground balance adjustments in a timely manner, and can determine which areas of the hunt site have been backfilled, dug, or subjected to fire. Additionally, in a search area with variable ground mineralization, you will not have to frequently perform the semi-computerized FastGrab procedure to check whether the current ground balance setting matches the current mineralization level.

However, showing the target ID in the "All-Metal" mode would make target checking as efficient as possible. This would be super beneficial when searching for coins, but the G2+ is a dedicated relic/gold detector, so its user interface and features are not specifically designed for coin shooting.

The Teknetics G2+ is not a true gold prospecting detector because its operating frequency is 19 kHz, which is too low to detect gold flakes. To detect the minuscule gold, the operating frequency must be at least 40 kHz. With its frequency, the G2+ is excellent for searching thin hammered and milled silver and gold coins, as well as thin jewelry and relics at shallow to medium depths. This is why a large numerical Target ID indication should also be displayed for more precise target identification when operating in Motion All-Metal mode which is the primary tool for checking questionable targets. In many situations with questionable targets, the Discriminate mode does not provide as accurate target identification as the All-Metal mode.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Divide the available space in the middle of the screen into two zones: one zone should contain the 2-digit Target ID indication, displayed in large digits, and the second zone should contain the GND PHASE values, displayed in smaller digits.

CON #11: The Discriminate mode menu selections are hard to see from a normal viewing distance, even with the display backlight set to maximum, because the menu selections are displayed in very small letters. When the dust/rain cover is on and the backlight is off, it is impossible to see the menu selections. If I need to navigate to a specific menu selection to change its setting on the fly, I have to put on my glasses and bring the screen closer to my eyes.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
MENU selections must be displayed in large, clearly visible letters!

CON #12: The user interface is not fully user-friendly when it comes to switching from the Discriminate operating mode to the All-Metal mode for quick target checking on the go. This switching is done using the rotary MODE knob (the MODE SELECTION/THRESHOLD CONTROL knob) - the right knob on the control panel.

Since this knob also adjusts the Threshold level in the All-Metal mode, you will have to re-adjust this level to the same required value each time you reactivate the All-Metal mode. This is very impractical as it requires additional time to re-set the Threshold level (in the range of -40 to 40). And if this is done frequently, it adds up to a large waste of time over your entire metal detecting day.

MY SUGGESTIONS to Teknetics:
1) Make the PINPOINT button also function as a switch between the Discriminate and All-Metal search modes. The best way to switch back and forth between these two modes could be to press the MENU button 3 times within 2 seconds.
2) Make the MODE knob (the MODE SELECTION/THRESHOLD CONTROL knob) only serve as a Threshold control.

CON #13: The "POWER" and "MODE" rotary knobs are potential failure points in the user interface design as they may not last long - this has already happened with the "Settings" knob on my Fisher F75+ which has 2 rotary knobs in its user interface. The "Settings" rotary knob on my F75+ failed after only 2 seasons of use!

That rotary knob failure is discussed in CON #17 of the Fisher F75+ metal detector and happened likely because the rotary knob is an archaic mechanical potentiometer that is prone to rapid wear, especially in adverse outdoor conditions (dust, dirt, sand and moisture), and therefore should be excluded from the user interface.

Since the rain/dust cover of the G2+ has two special holes for the "POWER" and "MODE" control potentiometers, it cannot protect them from dirt and water ingress. Unfortunately, sand and abrasive particles of dirt can easily work their way into the potentiometers through these holes, and eventually can impair or end their ability to regulate electronically. The "MODE" knob will most likely start acting up first if it is frequently used by the operator to switch between the Discriminate and All-Metal modes back and forth to check questionable targets.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Replace the archaic rotary knobs in the G2+ user interface with modern touchpad controls ("UP" and "DOWN" buttons) to ensure a long service life of the controls!

CON #14: Short battery life of the 9V battery is only 8 hours when using a rechargeable NiMH battery. Using the display backlight will further shorten the battery life. A high quality 9V alkaline battery typically lasts 15 hours (less using backlight).

MY SOLUTION:
Unlike any detector that runs on a built-in battery, the G2+ powered by a replaceable battery allows for changing the battery at any time and as often as needed while searching in the field. Taking advantage of this, a simple solution to the short battery life issue is to always carry a spare, fully charged 9-volt battery with you while metal detecting, especially if you plan to continue metal detecting in the evening or at night.

CON #15: The 9V battery cannot be easily and quickly replaced even in bright daylight, let alone in complete darkness. This problem is caused by poor battery-compartment design. In fact, to remove or pry the battery out of the compartment, you need to use a screwdriver!

MY SOLUTION:
Before inserting the battery into the compartment, place a piece of durable ribbon underneath it. Or better yet, glue this fabric strip inside the battery compartment so that it does not get lost. The free ends of the ribbon should be long enough to be securely grasped and pulled to remove the battery.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Redesign the battery compartment and affix a durable fabric strip inside (as is done in the Teknetics T2+ (T2 Ltd) metal detector) to allow quick and tool-free battery replacement, even in complete darkness.

CON #16: The battery compartment lid is not airtight or weather resistant, allowing dust, small dirt particles, sand and moisture to enter the battery compartment and reach the batteries. To avoid trouble, I have to regularly remove dust and/or moisture (condensation) from the battery compartment.

MY SOLUTION:
The best solution is to use the rain/dust cover. When metal detecting in rainy weather, I recommend using the dust/rain cover along with a suitable plastic bag placed over the control box.

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
The battery-compartment lid should be made thicker and at least airtight.

CON #17: The mounting plate of the control box is too flexible, which is evident when connecting/disconnecting the searchcoil cable to/from the control box. The box rotates slightly to the right or left when connecting or disconnecting the cable, respectively. Perhaps, the flexible mounting plate is intentionally used to absorb the impact of the control box on the ground in the event that the detector, placed on an uneven surface, loses its vertical balance and tips over on its side.

However, the inconvenience of this design is that you have to hold the control box tightly when plugging the coil cable into the socket or pulling it out of it. If you hold the detector by the handle with one hand while connecting/disconnecting the coil cable with the other hand, completing this procedure will be problematic, or even worse - will lead to damage to the plug or socket. And how long will the mounting plate last if you continue to connect/disconnect the coil cable this way?

MY SUGGESTION to Teknetics:
Make the control box mounting plate rigid to prevent the control box from turning left or right when connecting/disconnecting the coil-cable plug.

CON #18: The impractical design of the rain/dust cover causes the following two issues:
1) It is difficult to connect the coil cable to the control box because the unfastened sheath that envelopes the cable connector nevertheless gets in the way. To gain easy access to the socket, you must not only unfasten the protective sheath of the cable connector, but also unfasten the rain/dust cover and slide it slightly upward on the control box. This manipulation of the rain cover would not be an annoying inconvenience if you do not need to change search coils back and forth several times during a hunt when trash conditions require the use of different coils.

2) Since the battery compartment is housed in the control box, to replace the rechargeable 9-volt NiMH battery after 6-8 hours of hunting or the alkaline 9-volt battery after every other hunt, the rain/dust cover must be unfastened and partially or fully removed. If you change the battery in the rain, you will expose the battery compartment and control box to direct water ingress when you partially or fully remove the dust/rain cover. To prevent water from entering the battery compartment, the rain/dust cover must be removed in a dry place (inside the car or under tree canopies). Such a dry place is not always available, as is the case when you are in the middle of a large field. In this case, a way to protect the control box from water ingress when changing the battery in the rain is to cover the control box with a plastic bag or hold it under your rain jacket.

One should keep in mind that neoprene rain/dust covers of this type are prone to rapid wear and tear. If you frequently fasten/unfasten the rain/dust cover, its Velcro fasteners will not last long. To ensure that the rain cover is intact and performs its function when you need it, and to extend its life, as well as to avoid irritation when installing/removing the rain cover, it is best not to use it if you mainly detect in dry conditions and frequently change search coils and/or the 9V battery.

MY SUGGESTIONS to Teknetics:
The rain/dust cover needs to be redesigned to 1) allow for easy and quick connection of the coil cable to the control box, and 2) allow for easy battery replacement without partially removing the rain/dust cover from the control box. Perhaps a Velcro cover for the battery compartment lid similar to the headphone jack cover could be added to the dust/rain cover.

CON #19: The user manual is not well organized, with pieces of essential information about specific key features scattered throughout the booklet. Having just a minimum features and modes, the G2+ is not primitive and can perform a number of challenging tasks that other mid-range detectors cannot. But the user manual does not fully reveal the amazing capabilities of the detector, which should be described clearly and in detail.

MY SUGGESTIONS to Teknetics:
The instruction manual needs to be completely revised! The manual should list the capabilities of the G2+ so that users are aware of them and can use the detector to its full potential! The manual should also include the following information: 1) the factory preset value of "Recovery Speed" for the Discriminate mode and the All-Metal mode in relation to known "Recovery Speed" values used in high-end detectors, and 2) a highlighted statement that the Teknetics G2+ metal detector is NOT waterproof, and only the search coil can be immersed in water, not the detector control box!

Technical Specifications:

• The Teknetics G2+ is considered both a Gold detector for its high sensitivity to small, lower conductivity gold nuggets, and an all-purpose treasure hunting machine for its versatile function and unmatched Target Separation in iron and trash. The Notch Width and V-Break (Variable Tone Breakpoint) features create endless variations for fine tuning the detector to meet exact hunting needs.
• Technology: VLF induction balance
• Operating Frequency: 19.2 kHz, quartz crystal timing reference
• Stock Searchcoil: 7 x 11-in (18 x 28 cm) open-frame elliptical BiAxial (Double-D), waterproof is best-suited to relic-hunting while an optional 5-in (12.7cm) DD is best-suited to gold prospecting.
• Interchangeable Search Coil: Yes
• Available Searchcoils for G2+: 10-in (25.4cm) DD, 11-in (28cm) DD, Mars Discovery 13-in (33cm) DD, 13-in (33cm) Karma DD, Mars Tiger 13 x 10 inches (33 x 25.4cm) DD, 10 x 6 inches (25.4 x 15.2cm) Elliptical DD, Mars Lion 7-in (17.8cm) DD, Mars Goliath 15-in (38cm) DD
• Body: S-rod with electronics housing mounted on handgrip, 3-piece breakdown, batteries under elbow
• Assembled Length: Max 50.5 inches (128.3cm)
• Assembled Length: Min 40.5 inches (103cm)
• Armrest: 2-way armrest adjustment (forward, backward and around forearm)
• Adjustable Shaft: Yes
• Display Type: LCD
• Backlit Display: Adjustable Backlight, from 0 to 5; it drains the batteries when ON
• Static All Metal Pinpoint with Depth Indicator
• Audio Feedback: VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) and a LOW tone beep
• Discrimination Interface: designed especially for relic-hunting
• FeTone feature: adjustable from 10 to 20 to control the volume level of iron targets
• Target Id: 99 Numeric Values
• Visual indicators: Target Identification (2-digit VDI numbers), Signal Strength (1-7 bars; only when operating in Discrimination Mode), Target Depth (both running-depth and pinpoint-depth, digital, 1-inch increments), DISC value, Soil Fe Content (Fe3O4 (iron oxide) scale on the display) - indicates amount of mineralization, Ground Mineralization (GND PHASE readout) - indicates type of mineralization, GND BAL - the detector’s internal ground balance setting
• Search Modes: Discrimination, All Metal
• Discrimination: Enhanced V-Break Tone Discrimination System, adjustable from 0 to 80
• Expanded Iron Range on Disc scale: 1 - 39
• Notch Discrimination: Notch Mode with Adjustable Notch Width
• Threshold: adjustable from -40 to 40
• Sensitivity: 99 Levels of Sensitivity Adjustment
• Pinpoint Mode: yes, with Variable Audio Pitch
• Ground Balance: computerized GROUND GRAB (GG) - not available in Discrimination Mode; and Manual
• Ground Balancing Range: from 0 to 99.9 (from ferrite to salt, inclusive)
• Volume Control: adjustable ftom 0 to 20
• Headphone Jack: 1/4-Inch (6.3 mm), for a STEREO plug only
• Interchangeable Headphones: yes, but headphones with a MONO plug will not work
• Battery: 1 x 9v Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable (not included), "Heavy Duty" and ordinary "Zinc Carbon" batteries ae NOT recommended.
• Battery Life: Typically 15-20 hours with high quality Alkaline, 8 hours with rechargeable NiMH battery
• Battery Condition Indicator: Yes
• Operating Temp Range: 14 to +122 degrees F (-10 to +50 degrees C)
• Operating Humidity Range: 0-90% non-condensing
• Waterproof/Water-Resistant: only search coils
• Ultra-Lightweight: 2 lbs.12 oz. (1.25 kg) with battery installed
• Warranty: 2 years Limited
• Made in USA
• The Teknetics G2+ metal detector is recommended for:
  • Relic Hunting (both ferrous and low-conductive, small non-ferrous relics at shallow to medium depths)
  • Coin Shooting (low-conductive, small and tiny coins at shallow to medium depths)
  • Beach Hunting (low-conductivity thin and small gold jewelry at shallow to medium depths on dry sand only)
  • Gold Prospecting (large gold nuggets only)

Reviews:

Need G2

by Ndodana Ndlovu in Kasane Botswana -

I like it mostly.

Jul 03, 2020