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VLF is the most common technology used in consumer detectors. It uses two coils: a transmitter and a receiver. Operates on continuous wave phase-shift analysis. Excellent at discriminating between different metal types. Vulnerable to ground mineralization interference. 2. Pulse Induction (PI)

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The shape and winding of the search coil dictate depth and sensitivity. Excellent at discriminating between different metal types

PI detectors send powerful, short bursts of current through a single search coil. Measures the speed of the decaying magnetic field. Ignores ground mineralization almost entirely. Lacks the advanced target discrimination of VLF machines. 3. Beat Frequency Oscillation (BFO)

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