Prospecting Gieger Counter

Buy a light and inexpensive radiation detector to carry around to check for radioactivity, especially when entering damaged buildings, around explosively damaged equipment and in dusty areas. Every group of soldiers out in the field should have such a device, perhaps operated by a medic. For purchase of radiation detectors, see http://www.unitednuclear.com/geigers4sale.htm. One is needed that detects gamma rays, the most penetrating radiation. The first one on that web page, the Prospecting Gieger Counter, is a good one to buy:


Note:
The dimensions are 8" long x 4.5" wide x 4" tall. The handle is another 3.5" high.
  • The dimensions are 8" long x 4.5" wide x 4" tall. The handle is another 3.5" high.
  • It weighs 5.5 lbs with headset and batteries.
  • It is very rugged heavy steel and waterproof. (I dropped it off of a high bed and it still worked.)
  • There is calibration radioactive source on the side (black dot).
  • The beta-ray window (half opened) can be opened or closed.
  • It takes 4 D batteries.
  • The manual is very complete and easy to read.

L. David Roper (roperld@vt.edu)

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