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May 22, 2026 - 08:40 AM
The 15.5x14 elliptical coil covers significantly more ground per sweep than smaller coils. The elliptical footprint measures 15.5 inches along the long axis and 14 inches on the short axis, giving you a larger detection area without requiring wider swing arcs. In practice, this means you can clear large areas in fewer passes, reducing survey time on desert washes, dry lake beds, and open fields. The coverage advantage is most noticeable in open terrain where you can maintain consistent sweep speed and overlap, making it ideal for prospecting where targets may be scattered over wide areas.
