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May 20, 2026 - 03:57 PM
The XP ORX's 9.5-inch elliptical coil (9.5 inches long by 5 inches wide) slips between rocks, brush, and fence posts where a circular coil would hang up, while maintaining similar weight and maneuverability. The elliptical shape allows efficient coverage of large areas without sacrificing target separation. The trade-off is slightly less pinpoint precision: a round coil gives you a tighter signal peak when centering over a target, while the elliptical coil's elongated field requires more careful pinpointing technique. Prospectors working open desert washes prefer the elliptical for ground coverage, while relic hunters in tight homestead foundations often choose the round HF coil for its precise target isolation in trashy sites.
