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The Fisher F11 is a 7.69 kHz VLF metal detector for coins, jewelry and relics, here as an open box unit with the 11 inch DD elliptical waterproof coil in place of the stock 7 inch coil. It has three search modes (Jewelry, Coin and Artifact), target ID shown as icons and segments, 4-tone audio and preset ground balance, and runs 20 to 25 hours on one 9V battery.
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| Configuration | |
|---|---|
| Detector | Fisher F11, 7.69 kHz VLF, made in the USA by First Texas |
| Coil | 11 inch DD elliptical searchcoil, waterproof |
| Power | 1 x 9V battery, 20 to 25 hours |
What is in the box with the Fisher F11 with 11 inch DD coil (open box)
Fisher's standard contents for the F11 with 11 inch DD coil
- Fisher F11 control box and adjustable S-rod shaft with padded grip and arm rest
- 11 inch DD elliptical waterproof searchcoil
- 9V battery
- Owner’s manual
Who the Fisher F11 with 11 inch DD coil is for
We like the F11 for its simplicity: useful target information without overwhelming a beginner. We recommend it to beginners, families and occasional detectorists who want to try metal detecting in yards, parks and relatively mild ground before investing in more advanced equipment; it is primarily a recreational coin and jewelry detector. The 11 inch DD coil is the better pick for open parks, sports fields, dry sand and plowed ground, where coverage per sweep matters more than working between targets.
Fisher F11 search modes and target ID
The three search modes are the main control on the F11. We suggest new hunters begin in a general-purpose mode such as Coin rather than leaning on aggressive discrimination. Jewelry mode suits swim areas and tot lots where rings turn up, and Artifact mode suits older home sites and fields where relics are the goal. Notch discrimination works by target category, so you can drop a category you keep digging as trash, such as pull tabs, instead of dialing a number.
The F11 has no numeric target ID. The icons, the segment display and the 4-tone audio (bass, low, medium and high) do the work: iron gives a low tone and the Fe icon, and higher tones point to higher-conductivity targets such as coins. Treat that reading as an estimate, not a positive identification. Sensitivity runs from 1 to 6 and volume from 0 to 6. Start sensitivity at a stable setting rather than at maximum, especially near power lines, fences or another detector.
Pinpoint, depth and battery
The F11 starts up at sensitivity 5 and volume 4. A 6-segment coin depth bar shows how deep a coin-sized target sits, and the push-and-hold pinpoint narrows down the target and gives a depth readout before you dig. One 9V alkaline battery runs the F11 for 20 to 25 hours.
Where the Fisher F11 works best and its limits
Parks, yards, sports fields, old house sites and dry beach sand suit the F11. The coil is waterproof, but the control housing and the coil cable plug must stay dry, and Fisher's manual points to its optional rain cover (COV-F11) for wet weather. Ground balance is preset, so heavily mineralized soil and wet salt sand sit outside what the F11 is set up for; the Fisher F44 adds manual and automatic ground balance. We would not recommend the F11 for someone who regularly searches that kind of ground or wants extensive adjustment options. Within Fisher's lineup, we would look at the Fisher F75 for serious relic and coin hunting, and a Fisher Gold Bug model for natural-gold prospecting. For saltwater beaches, see our beach metal detectors.
A common F11 mistake
Assuming every high tone or coin icon is a valuable coin. Aluminum and certain iron objects can produce misleading responses.
Our recommendation on the Fisher F11
Choose the F11 for a straightforward introduction to recreational metal detecting.
Fisher F11 specifications
| Specification | Fisher F11 |
|---|---|
| Technology | VLF, 7.69 kHz |
| Search modes | Jewelry, Coin, Artifact |
| Discrimination | Notch by target category |
| Target ID | Visual icons and segments, Fe icon and low tone for iron |
| Audio | 4 tones: bass, low, medium, high |
| Sensitivity | 1 to 6 |
| Volume | 0 to 6 |
| Ground balance | Preset at the factory |
| Pinpoint | Push and hold, with depth readout |
| Depth indicator | 6-segment coin depth bar |
| Searchcoil | 11 inch DD elliptical, waterproof |
| Control box | Not waterproof; optional Fisher rain cover |
| Headphone jack | 1/4 inch |
| Battery | 1 x 9V alkaline, 20 to 25 hours |
| Weight | 2.3 lb (1.04 kg) with the stock 7 inch coil |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Fisher covers the F11 with a 2-year warranty. The same configuration new is the Fisher F11 with 11 inch DD coil.
Serious Detecting is a family-owned, authorized Fisher dealer with a showroom in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and our staff help by phone or email.
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