In the market for a Geiger Counter.

Enamon 2005-01-17 14:33:33 ET Does anyone know where I can get a good Geiger counter (radiation detector)? I need one that's good at detecting alpha radiation. It has to be affordable and sensitive. I don't need it too sensitive since that probably costs more. Also, it would be preferable if it's been precalibrated. For that matter, does anyone know how to calibrate an old Civil Defense CDV-715 detector? I have Model 1a. EDIT: Make that RADIATION DETECTER wether of the Geiger Counter or not I don't care as long as it detects what I need and as long as I can afford it.

m0xie 2005-01-17 14:45:41 ET http://ebay.com is probably your best bet for something working but affordable. A quick search turns up a number of units that don't seem overly expensive.

missanthropy 2005-01-17 16:37:31 ET i've seen flyers advertising used geiger counters on the bulletin board of the university physics building. these are students, so they'd probably accept any reasonable offer.

DefektivUnit 2005-01-17 17:17:31 ET cheapest one i've seen: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=175432

Enamon 2005-01-17 19:39:48 ET Thanks. I'll probably go through EBay once I find how well the CDV-700 model detects alpha radiation.

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