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May 20, 2026 - 03:22 PM
The KR13 5" coil offers tighter target separation and enhanced sensitivity to small shallow targets compared to the 11-inch stock coil, but covers less ground per swing. In trashy parks with overlapping signals, the 5-inch footprint isolates individual coins and jewelry that the 11-inch coil masks. You'll detect small gold chains and shallow coins the larger coil misses. The compact size focuses on small target detection. Most detectorists keep both coils and switch based on site conditions, use the 11-inch for open fields and the 5-inch for trashy sites and tight spaces.
