NUKALERT RADIATION ALARM (KEYRING)There must be a geiger counter craze going on at the moment. Following on from the geiger counter watch we reported on a few days a go you can now buy a Radiation detection device that can be attached to a set of keys, otherwise known as a keyring. The keyring chirps like a proper geiger counter (remember them from school) when radiation levels above the norm, with the frequency of chirps getting faster as radiation levels increase (though I’m not sure how you’re going to test this).
This could be classed as a multi function device:
•High radiation warning device (obviously)
•Key holder together-er device
•Lost Key Locator, needs a block of uranium (not included).
You can find more information on this at the manufacturers site, nukalert or if you want to buy one they can be purchased at ThinkGeek for the crazy price of $149.99
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More than just a radiation detector, the NukAlert™ is a patented personal radiation meter, monitor and alarm. Small enough to attach to a key chain, the device operates non-stop, 24/7 and will promptly warn you of the presence of unseen, but acutely dangerous levels of radiation.
Used nationwide by federal, state and local first responders, law enforcement and the Dept. of Defense, the device is the ideal solution for increasing individual security and awareness of radiological threats. It will be very reassuring to know, with confidence, when you and your family are out of the worst danger.
TEN YEAR WARRANTY! ~
Tested & Verified by Naval Air Warfare Center
Always "ON" 24/7, Includes long-life 10+ year battery
Detection Range: 100 mR/hr to 5,000 R/hr,
Metering: 100 mR/hr to 50 R/hr, in 10 calibrated ranges
Proportional Increasing Chirp Rate: 50 R/hr to 5,000 R/hr
Gamma and X-rays from 20 keV to above 2 MeV
Sensitivity incl. higher emergency radiation levels
Alarm "chirp" corresponds to chart on back of device
Introduced before Health Physics Society - 1/03
Performance verified by Nat'l Radiological Laboratory
Each unit individually radiation accuracy tested
Patented technology
10 Year Warranty
Made in the U.S.A.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Detects Gamma & X-ray radiation: 20 keV to 2+ MeV
Detection Range: 100 mR/hr to 5,000 R/hr
Sensitivity: 100 mR/hr to 50 R/hr indicated in 10 ranges
Proportional Increasing Chirp Rate: 50 R/hr to 5,000 R/hr
Indication: Repeating groups of rapid countable chirps
Operational indicator: faint "ticking" = operating OK.
Alarm loudness: ~ 61 dBA (speaking volume)
Durability: Functional after 6' drop or submersion to 6'
Battery: Operational Life Expectancy @ room temp:
- Non-alarming (normal operation) - 10 to 15 years
- Alarming continuously at single chirp level - 3 years
- Alarming continuously at highest alarm level - 3 months
- See NEW Battery Replacement Program
Detector: Patented CdS photo resistor coupled to a rare earth phosphor scintillator
Housing: hermetically sealed, radiation transparent, abrasion resistant ABS plastic
Accuracy: Within +/- 1 chirp
Response Time: Dose rate dependent:
~3 - 4 min. @100mr/hr
seconds @ R/hr ranges
Accumulated dose chart on back
EMP immunity: Meets MIL-STD-461D, RS105
Over range survivability: Functional after 5K R/hr. for 2hr.
Temperature Range: -20 C to +50 C
Physical: 1.75"x1.25"x .75"H (LxWxH),
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WHAT TO DO IF A NUCLEAR DISASTER IS IMMINENT!
This guide is for families preparing for imminent terrorist or strategic nuclear attacks with expected blast destruction followed by widespread radioactive fallout downwind.
http://www.ki4u.com/guide.htm