Shandlanos 1,470 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) WTS a Geiger counter that is almost 20 years overdue for calibration. It uses a single D cell, and when switched to circuit check, the needle swings to the far right where it is supposed to. I do not have access to any sources of radiation that would register on this thing for a real test. $100 $90 shipped. This has been stored without a battery to keep the contacts free of corrosion, and will ship without a battery. A worker at the nearby Ft. Calhoun nuclear plant looked at it, and told me it is basically only good for telling you how fucked you are - if it's registering, you're done. I don't know a whole lot about it. It's a big yellow box with a handle, dial, knob and Civil Defense calibration sticker. It appears to be in functional condition and the circuit check works - however, I cannot attest to the fitness of this device for any purpose. Much more complete information posted by others below. It is long overdue for calibration, and I've been told an active source is required for calibration. But it is really cool-looking! Pics: Close-up of the dial: Calibration sticker: Internals: Pics next to a Glock slide, Swedish Mauser bayonet etc. (also for sale, to be posted in another thread) for size comparison Edited December 16, 2011 by Shandlanos Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Dude. Thats really cool. Link to post Share on other sites
xracer09 4 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 actually, with the scale, you can do more then tell if your screwed. Read up a bit on them, you will be happy. On a related note, see if you can contact someone at the nuke plant that does media relations. They may be willing to pass that meter along to a radtech to caliberate it as a courtsey for you. I know we used to do it for people back when I worked as a radtech 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) nvm Edited December 3, 2011 by ChileRelleno Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 For what it's worth, here is how to interpret that scale. 1 = Run 2 = Run Faster 3 = Rare 4 = Medium 5 = Well Done 4 Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Everything you want to know about that Geiger Counter and other Civil Defense instruments, http://www.radmeters4u.com/#2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Realisticly, I could easily pull a favor and have that calibrated for you. I just wish I had money to spend on something like this... I don't. Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Thanks for all the info and interest! Great to know this could be practically tested and calibrated. Thanks for correcting my impression that it was only good for measuring how soon you'd die Realisticly, I could easily pull a favor and have that calibrated for you. I just wish I had money to spend on something like this... I don't. Forgot to mention, I'm open to trades. Link to post Share on other sites
BB1980 71 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 If my eyes are correct, the turn knob can go to x.01 of 1R. With increments of .1R on the dial, you can read down to 1mR (millirem or .001 R). Currently, The Nuclear Regulatory Commision allows radiation workers to receive up to 5 Rem (5000mR) per year radiation dose from working at nuclear facilities. That is a pretty neat find for someone, GLWS! Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for the info and input guys! This is now $90 shipped Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Now $80 shipped. As low as I can go folks. If I can't get that it'll just stay on my shelf looking cool as hell. Link to post Share on other sites
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