Extech 480846 Electromagnetic Field Strength Tester
The Extech Electromagnetic Field Strength Tester is used to monitor high frequency electromagnetic radiation.
Features
- Measurement optimized for 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2.7GHz, 3.5GHz and 8GHz
- Max hold and average functions
- Manual store/recall up to 99 sets
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The Extech Electromagnetic Field Strength Tester monitors high frequency radiation in the 10MHz to 8GHz frequency range. The meter features a non-directional (isotropic) measurement with three-channel (triaxial) measurement probe. If the level exceeds a limit, an audible alarm will sound.
Applications include RF electromagnetic wave field strength measurements, mobile phone base station antenna radiation power density measurement, radiation safety level tests, locating RF "hot spots" in the workplace or at home, microwave oven leakage tests, RF "eletrosmog" detection, and wireless network detection.
- Sensor type: electric field
- Frequency range: 10MHz to 8GHz (optimized for 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2.7GHz, 3.5GHz and 8GHz)
- Units of measure: mV/m, V/m, µA/m, mA/m, µW/m², mW/m², W/m², µW/cm², mW/cm²
- Measuring ranges: 20mV/m to 108.0V/m, 53µA/m to 286.4mA/m, 1µW/m² to 30.93W/m², 0µW/cm² to 3.093W/cm²
- Resolution: 0.1mV/m, 0.1µA/m, 0.1µW/m², 0.001µW/cm²
- Audible alarm: adjustable threshold with on/off
- Memory: manual store/recall of 99 sets
- Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.49 x 9.7" (67 x 60 x 147mm)
- Weight: 8.8oz (250g)
- (1) 8 GHz electromagnetic field strength tester
- (1) 9 V battery
- (1) Carrying case
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