Microwave Detector

There are some tools to detect and locate if there is a microwave leak and one easy way to tell is with a microwave leak detector. An independent survey presented and showed that over 56% of microwave ovens that are over 2 years old leaked levels of radiation that were 10% it is higher than the current FDA safety standards. Do you want to expose yourself and specially family to the potential effects of microwave radiation? Read on and we'll tell consumers why microwaves leak and some things you can do about it.

Electromagnetic radiation is differs from the kind of radiation that is in an x-ray or any type of nuclear reactor device. When some people says I'm going to Nuke my food they really aren't correct. The type of radiation emitted is different. You can read more information and data about the type of radiation at Wikipedia. They have an excellent article and write ups on electromagnetic radiation.

There are some meters which are specially designed for measuring or monitoring RF emissions from a home microwave ovens reliably. Calibrated specifically for the 2.45 GHz frequency range used by everyone's ovens. Measurement range 0 up to 1.999 mW/cm² with 0.001 resolution. Built in audible sound alarm at 1 mW/cm². Best of all, the sensor is located 5 cm 2 inch from the top of the device so it completely takes the guesswork out of where to put and position the meter. Simple touch to the top of the meter to the oven door/window/seal and make accurate, repeatable readings. It also Includes Peak Hold feature which will capture the highest reading. They also measure analog 2.45 GHz (±50 MHz) frequencies from other sources. Has residual sensitivity range from 30 MHz to 3 GHz so other frequencies can also be detected, but for reference only.

One specific such device detecting microwave signals is the 'MicroAlert2'. What this small machine does is to detect radio and microwave signals in its range. It is as big as a pager and its cost is about $90 online. The idea is that you will be able to find out what kind of device is producing the microwaves or radio waves and get rid of it if it is some kind of a bug. There are different levels of sensitivity that you can adjust before you turn on the machine and all you need to do is carry it around – it will point right at hidden machines emitting microwaves. It is a compact solution to a very nasty problem you might have.