In this post, we review two powerful metal detectors from AKA. We look at the latest software updates for the Intronik STF and a real-world field test of the Selenium in high-trash environments.
1. AKA Selenium: Field Test in Trashy Areas
The AKA Selenium is a workhorse for difficult soil. In this field test, we use the 45 coil to hunt in a site filled with iron debris.
- Fast Recovery: The Selenium excels at “seeing” through iron nails to find non-ferrous targets.
- Deep Detection: Even in contaminated ground, the device successfully recovered a coin at depth.
- Reliability: Using “All Metals” mode, the audio allows you to ignore surface junk and focus on valuable targets.
Watch the Selenium Field Test:
Conclusion: Which one fits you?
- Intronik STF: Best for technical users who want advanced filtering and firmware control.
- Selenium: Best for high-speed recovery and finding coins in “trashy” or mineralized fields.
2. AKA Intronik STF: Firmware 2.30 & T1F Filter
The latest update for the AKA Intronik STF introduces the T1F Filter. This is a major improvement for hunters working in areas with high iron contamination.
- Iron Rejection: The T1F filter prevents flat iron and iron rings from sounding like coins.
- Stability: It significantly reduces “false signals” caused by the coil hitting grass or wet vegetation.
- Audio Clarity: You get a clear iron grunt for trash, while copper and silver targets remain sharp and clear.
Watch the Intronik STF T1F Test: