Teknetics Eurotek Pro Overview
The Teknetics Eurotek Pro runs a single 7.81 kHz VLF frequency in a motion Discrimination mode, with a Pinpoint mode that works with the coil held still. Target IDs run from 1 to 99, and iron reads at the low end of the scale. Fe-Tone sets the volume of iron signals apart from non-ferrous signals, and V-Break moves the point where the tone changes. The Eurotek Pro has a preset ground setting with no user adjustment, so there is no ground setting to learn. Sensitivity runs from 1 to 10 (7 by default), and the 5-segment depth bar shows more bars for a deeper object. It weighs 2 lb 6 oz (1.08 kg), or 2 lb 10 oz (1.19 kg) with the 11 inch DD coil. Battery life is 20 to 25 hours from one 9V alkaline battery. First Texas lists a 2-year limited warranty.
Eurotek Pro vs. Gamma 6000: Which Should You Buy?
The Eurotek Pro and the Gamma 6000 are both light single-frequency VLF detectors with a numeric target ID, a depth indicator, a 9V battery with 20 to 25 hours of life, and the 11 inch DD coil in our packages. The Gamma 6000 adds Ground Grab automatic and manual ground balance, an All Metal mode and a mineralization scale. The Eurotek Pro keeps a fixed ground setting and adds V-Break, which moves the point where the high tone starts. Fe-Tone sets the iron volume on the Eurotek Pro, while the Gamma 6000 gives iron its own bass tone.
If your ground is mild and your sites are full of nails, we recommend the Eurotek Pro. If you hunt mineralized soil, or want an All Metal mode for deep, faint targets, step up to the Gamma 6000.
Eurotek Pro, Best For:
- Old house sites, picnic grounds and farm fields with a lot of iron
- Hunters who want to hear iron at a lower volume instead of turning it off
- First-time buyers who want a target ID number and no ground balance to set
Gamma 6000, Best For:
- Mineralized soil, where Ground Grab and manual ground balance steady the threshold
- Hunters who want an All Metal mode and a mineralization scale
- Detectorists who want to set 1 to 4 target tones
Key Features That Matter in the Field
Fe-Tone and V-Break are the two controls to learn first. Fe-Tone sets the volume of iron signals on its own, so you still hear a nail, just quieter than a coin, and you keep the information without the fatigue. In the Eurotek Pro manual, Target IDs 70 to 79 give VCO tones and IDs above 79 give a high tone; when the discrimination setting goes above 69, it becomes the V-Break point that decides where the high tone starts. Discrimination can eliminate Target IDs from 1 to 69, so you choose how much of the low end you hear.
The Eurotek Pro manual describes a very fast target response, which helps when a coin lies close to iron. Coil motion is needed in Discrimination mode, so keep a steady sweep. The 5-segment depth bar is a guide for coin-sized objects, with more bars for a deeper target.
Where the Eurotek Pro Works Best and Its Limits
The Eurotek Pro fits general-purpose coin shooting, relic hunting and jewelry, the uses First Texas lists for it. Its fixed ground setting suits mild park, yard and field soil. On heavily mineralized ground, black sand or wet salt sand, a fixed setting cannot follow the ground, so we recommend the Gamma 6000 or a multi-frequency detector there. The control box is not weatherproof, so keep it out of the rain. There is no All Metal mode and no backlight. Add a pinpointer for faster recovery in iron-heavy holes.
Eurotek vs. Eurotek Pro: Check Coil Fit
The original Teknetics Eurotek and the Eurotek Pro take different coils, so read the fit line on each coil listing before you order. For the Eurotek Pro, our listings show these fit: the Teknetics 11 inch DD elliptical coil, the Teknetics 5 inch round DD coil, the CORS Detonation 13 x 14 inch DD and the CORS Fire 15 inch DD in their Teknetics versions. These also fit the Greek series detectors.
For the original Eurotek, these fit: the Teknetics 11 inch DD black coil with the plug-in connector (it will not work on the Eurotek Pro), the Teknetics 10 inch elliptical coil, the CORS Detonation 13 x 14 inch DD for the Eurotek, the CORS Fire 15 inch DD for the Eurotek and the Mars Lion 7 inch DD. Digital manuals for both the Eurotek Pro and the Eurotek are in this collection.
Teknetics Detector Comparison
The three Teknetics detectors we carry are single-frequency VLF machines that run on one 9V battery. First Texas lists a 2-year limited warranty. They differ in ground balance, mineralization display, audio and backlight.
| Feature | Teknetics Omega 8500 | Teknetics Gamma 6000 | Teknetics Eurotek Pro |
| Technology / Frequency | VLF, 7.69 kHz | VLF, 7.8 kHz | VLF, 7.81 kHz |
| Search Modes | Discrimination, All Metal, Pinpoint | Discrimination, All Metal, Pinpoint | Discrimination, Pinpoint |
| Target ID | Numeric, 8 categories with notch | Numeric 10 to 99, 8 categories with notch | Numeric 1 to 99 |
| Ground Balance | Ground Grab automatic plus manual | Ground Grab automatic plus manual | Preset ground setting, no user adjustment |
| Ground Mineralization Display | Fe3O4 bar graph and ground phase number | Mineralization scale and ground setting number | No |
| Audio | 5 tone settings plus VCO (settings 4 and 5 add a medium tone); Fe-Tone iron audio; volume per category including iron | 1 to 4 tones; bass tone for iron at 2 to 4 tones | 3 tones; Fe-Tone iron volume; V-Break tone breakpoint |
| Sensitivity | 99 levels | 5 to 99 | 1 to 10 |
| Depth Indicator | Yes | Yes, 3 segments | Yes, 5 segments |
| Backlight | Yes, adjustable | No | No |
| Coil in Our Packages | 11 inch DD; 10 and 11 inch DD; or 5, 10 and 11 inch DD | 11 inch DD | 11 inch DD |
| Weatherproof Control Box | No | No | No |
| Weight (stock coil) | 3 lb 3 oz (1.45 kg) with the 11 inch DD coil | 2 lb 11 oz (1.22 kg) with the 11 inch DD coil and battery | 2 lb 10 oz (1.19 kg) with the 11 inch DD coil |
| Battery | 1 x 9V, 20 to 25 hours (alkaline) | 1 x 9V, 20 to 25 hours (alkaline) | 1 x 9V, 20 to 25 hours (alkaline) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
Why Buy the Teknetics Eurotek Pro from Serious Detecting?
- Free Shipping on Orders Over $99: Your Teknetics Eurotek Pro ships at no extra cost across the continental US.
- Authorized Teknetics Dealer: Showroom in Ypsilanti, Michigan, full 2-year manufacturer warranty and product registration support.
- Help Before and After You Buy: Our staff answer setup, coil and Eurotek Pro questions by phone or email.