Extreme sensitivity to small targets with high-frequency 50kHz and 81 kHz. X35 coil technology (35 Frequencies ranging from 3.7 to 27.7kHz). The XP ORX is one of the lightest feature-packed metal detectors on the market ORX KEY features: HF coil technology (21 Frequencies ranging from 13 to 81kHz). This post provides approximate repair costs in the USA for various XP Deus/Orx components and although a couple years old, the repair costs have pretty much been stagnant for the last several years.įinally, it is worth noting that white HF coils use an external battery pod that resides in the lower stem attached to the coil and is easily user replaceable without any watertight barriers needing to be breached for replacement. XP ORX Wireless Metal Detector with Back-lit Display + WSAudio Wireless Headphone + 9 Round DD High Frequency Waterproof Coil XP ORX Wireless Metal Detector. A simple to use and amazingly versatile gold, coin, and relic detector. I personally know many people who have used them without complaint or issue and Deus Handbook author and Deus expert, Andy Sabisch who I work with personally gives them high marks too. That being said, the US XP repair center in particular (there is only one and the repair team is trained by XP) stands behind their work. Believe me, I have experienced my share of service fails on detectors and just about everything else. I understand your point that service quality varies across the board, but folks need to be careful about lumping all repair sites into blanket assertions of competency - though I know this is influenced by personal experiences. I certainly would not do it while the battery warranty is still in effect since you are cutting into the coil. However, some folks don't have the skill to do this properly and to retain watertight integrity of the coil. It also appears that XP endorses these DIY kits for out of warranty repair.
In general, I agree with you - take control of your own destiny - especially if you are confident and proud of your skill set and competency to do this on your own. Windows 7, XP and Vista How to Check Monitor Specs Refresh Rate Shortcut: Right-click the desktop -> Display Settings -> Advanced Display. How many times has a "professional" took shortcuts and truly screwed something up worse than you EVER would? It is a delicate looking surgery but personally I'd do it myself. On the other hand, if you want something done right do it yourself! People are more "professional" depending on how they "feel" that day.