The Teknetics Omega 8500: Light, Fast & Feature-Rich
The Omega 8500 earned its spot at the top of the Teknetics range by pairing a deep, capable platform with a clean, easy interface. It runs a full digital target-ID system with notch discrimination and variable volume by category, independent gain and threshold control, and Ground Grab computerized ground balancing with mineralization and ground-phase-error readouts so you can read the dirt as you hunt. Two modes (Discrimination and All Metal), three audio tones plus selectable VCO, a visual background Iron-ID, frequency shift to beat electrical interference, an enhanced multi-level depth boost, and static pinpoint round out a genuinely well-equipped machine — all in a light body with an ergonomic pistol grip and a backlit screen for low-light hunts. It's a strong all-around coin, jewelry, and relic detector that punches above its weight.
Which Omega 8500 Configuration?
All three include the same Omega 8500 detector — the difference is the coils. The Omega 8500 with the 11" DD waterproof coil is the standard setup and the best value, with a big coil for depth and coverage. The Omega 8500 with both 10" and 11" waterproof coils adds a second coil and an arm strap for more flexibility across sites. And the three-coil combo with 5", 10", and 11" DD coils is the do-everything package — the small 5" coil for tight, trashy ground, the 10" for general hunting, and the 11" for depth and open fields. If you want one coil, take the 11" DD; if you hunt varied ground, the combo covers all of it.
When the Omega Sells Out: Move to Fisher
Because Teknetics is winding down, once these sell through they're gone — but the upgrade path is in-house and clean. Teknetics and Fisher are both built by First Texas Products, so a Fisher carries the same engineering DNA with a current, fully supported lineup. The closest step across from the Omega 8500 is the Fisher F44 — a lightweight, feature-rich all-rounder with ground balance, an all-metal mode, and a backlight — or the simpler Fisher F22 at a lower price. Both are in stock and in warranty today.
Teknetics Omega 8500 FAQs
Is the Teknetics Omega 8500 still available?
Yes, while supplies last. Teknetics is being discontinued, and the Omega 8500 is one of the last models we still have in stock, in three coil configurations. Once our stock sells through, it won't be restocked — and we'd point you to the Fisher F44 as its closest replacement.
What's the difference between the three Omega 8500 packages?
The detector is the same in all three — only the coils differ. The 11" DD package is the standard, best-value setup; the 10"+11" package adds a second waterproof coil and an arm strap; and the three-coil combo adds a 5", 10", and 11" coil to cover tight trashy ground, general hunting, and open-field depth.
What is the Omega 8500 good for?
It's a strong all-around detector for coins, jewelry, and relics. Its digital target-ID, notch discrimination, ground balancing, and depth boost handle everything from trashy parks to relic fields, and the lightweight build and backlit display make it comfortable for long or low-light hunts.
What replaced the Teknetics Omega 8500?
With Teknetics winding down, the closest current machine is the Fisher F44 — same First Texas engineering family, with a similar lightweight, feature-rich all-purpose feel plus ground balance, an all-metal mode, a backlight, and a weatherproof build. The Fisher F22 is a simpler, lower-cost alternative.
Why Buy Your Omega 8500 from Serious Detecting
We're an authorized dealer, so your Omega 8500 is genuine stock with the full manufacturer warranty, and as a full Fisher dealer we can line you up with the right successor when the time comes. Orders over $99 ship free in the lower 48, local pickup is available out of Michigan, and over 2,700 verified buyers have rated us 4.9 stars. Not sure which coil package fits your sites — or whether to grab the Omega now or step into a Fisher? Tell us where and what you hunt and we'll help you decide.
