Teknetics Omega trouble.

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Hey all, I just bought my brand new Teknetics Omega 8K with the 11inch coil. I took it out today for about an hour and first target was a 47 rosie. Happy about that I continue swinging and on my next target the pinpoint button does nothing. I press it down and no response at all...I've only used the machine for about an hour total. Any ideas on what the problem could be?

 

[TabWhisperer]

It's a very reliable machine but it is possible it's defective. Which would suck. The thing that has got me a couple of times is when I haven't seated the coil connector properly into the main housing. Just try reseating it and make sure it slides in all the way before you tighten the retainer. I assume the battery is okay.

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Battery is new, I guess I could try reconnecting the coil cord.

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

I have never used a Teknetics before and am regretting my choice I think. I've never even had a detector break before let alone within the first hour of owning it.

 

[TabWhisperer]

I have never used a Teknetics before and am regretting my choice I think. I've never even had a detector break before let alone within the first hour of owning it.

Like I said, IF there is something wrong out of the box it would be extremely unusual but I also get upset if I spend good money on a new item and it doesn't work right. That is a great detector and has a large user base.

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

I have never used a Teknetics before and am regretting my choice I think. I've never even had a detector break before let alone within the first hour of owning it.

Like I said, IF there is something wrong out of the box it would be extremely unusual but I also get upset if I spend good money on a new item and it doesn't work right. That is a great detector and has a large user base.

Right, from the little while that it worked it worked well, nice and quiet...when I hit the silver rosie I though the machine was going to melt because the signal was so loud and clear..lol.....ugggghhhh, I am so irritated.

 

[LM]

Lemons happen to the best brands.

Since you're new to this model and don't know what constitutes a "working machine", I'd suggest taking it to a MD Club, or find someone in your area who owns that same machine and have them give it a once over.
If its a lemon, no biggie. Send it back.

One lemon can be forgiven. It happens to the best.
Two lemons is a hint to look at other brands.

 

[TabWhisperer]

Any word on the problem with the Omega? Just curious.

 

[N2CU]

If it's brand new you should contact the establishment you bought it from and ask for another since this is obviously defective.

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Felix from First Texas heard my issue and just FedEx'd me a brand new detector and shipping labels to mail my old one back at their expense. Can't get better service than that.