Independently researched Settings Guide
Nokta Legend 2 Coin Settings
Legend 2 coin settings should begin in Park with simultaneous multifrequency, factory discrimination and stable sensitivity before filters are altered.
Bottom line
Start Park in SMF and change recovery or filters only after a controlled test
Ground balance on clean soil, run interference cancellation, select the stable Park multifrequency option, and compare representative coins beside local iron and tabs before changing recovery, bottle-cap or iron settings.
Field guide
Starting points and hard limits
| Situation | Baseline | Action | Caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean modern park | Park / SMF | Moderate recovery | Factory pattern first |
| Dense iron | Park / SMF | Raise recovery gradually | Depth response shortens |
| Deep sparse coins | Park / SMF | Lower recovery if stable | Slower sweep required |
| Tabs and jewelry overlap | Open non-ferrous | Use tone/ID evidence | Expect more trash |
Method
Use a controlled workflow
Choose Park SMF
Use the general coin baseline before specialist changes.
Stabilize the machine
Interference cancel, ground balance and reduce sensitivity if required.
Test separation
Place a coin beside local iron and adjust recovery minimally.
Edit rejection last
Confirm regional coins before changing notch or ferrous controls.
Decision analysis
What actually changes the result
Legend 2 is not original Legend. Its expanded 99-ID scale means old 01–60 coin numbers cannot be copied.
Recovery speed trades response length and separation. Higher is not automatically better; retain the lowest setting that resolves the measured target pair.
Coin notching is a loss decision. Tabs, aluminum, gold jewelry and uncommon coins overlap, so aggressive rejection contradicts broad recovery.
FAQ
Seven questions specific to this page
Which Legend 2 mode should I start with for coins?
Park with simultaneous multifrequency is the general baseline.
Can I use original Legend coin ID numbers?
No. Original Legend uses 60 IDs while Legend 2 uses a different 99-ID scale.
What recovery speed is best?
The lowest setting that separates representative adjacent targets at your normal sweep speed.
Should I reject pull-tab IDs?
Only if you accept losing rings and other targets that occupy the same range.
Do I need to ground balance in a park?
Yes when soil response is noticeable; balance on clean ground before interpreting IDs.
When should sensitivity be lowered?
When EMI or mineral response creates non-repeatable chatter that masks real signals.
Should I change many settings at once?
No. Change one control, retest the same buried or staged target, and keep only repeatable gains.
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