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GeigerActiv pro, personal radiation monitor, £69.99.
inc. UK p&p
 We are proud to present GeigerActiv pro, our newest personal
radioactivity monitor. It’s a compact, smart-looking hand-held instrument that
can alert you to normal and elevated levels of beta and gamma radiation
(minimum sensitivity ≥0.35 Mev). It’s fully self-contained and powered by one
or two AAA cells, which keep it running for several days, or weeks, depending
on battery type and pattern of use.
The presence of ionising radiation is indicated by a
flashing red LED, an audible click from the built in piezo sounder and a clear
visual indication on the front mounted moving coil meter (with selectable
‘hi/lo’ range). A second green LED remains continuously lit when the unit is
switched on, to show that it is functioning.
It is a true Geiger Counter and by connecting it to a
Windows PC (see note below) the free software, downloadable from our website,
shows actual counts per minute (CPM) and total count. Furthermore this can be
calibrated to display milliRontgens/hr (mR/hr). The results are also presented
on a customisable real-time graph. Additionally the data can be stored to
produce a detailed log, providing unlimited integration times, so you can
measure very low levels of activity. The program also includes a web server, so
results can be monitored remotely via a standard web browser. A PC connecting
cable is supplied with the unit.
Designed and built in the UK, GeigerActiv Pro measures just
60 x 30 x 105 mm (2.3 x 1.2 x 4.1 inches) and weighs under 90g (3.1 ounces) so
it is just a little larger and not much heavier than a pack of cigarettes and
slips easily into a coat or jacket pocket. There are only two controls, the
on/off power switch and hi/lo meter range selector button so it is extremely
easy to use and ideal for some discrete urban prospecting - granite kerbstones
can be surprisingly ‘lively’ - checking antiques (old watches, clocks and
instruments with radium dials, uranium doped ceramics and glass etc.), and
keeping a check on your environment.
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Please note that GeigerActiv pro is not a calibrated
scientific instrument and is not designed for use in safety-critical
applications.
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The software we program presently only runs on
PCs with Windows 95, 98, ME, SE, NT4, 2k and XP; a soundcard and Internet
Explorer v6 or later is also required; sorry no MAC or Linux versions
yet, but wedo now have a workaround for Vista and Windows 7 PC users.
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NEW! GeigerActiv pro SE (Solar Edition), £89.99 inc UK p&p
 It’s the World’s First Nuclear Powered Geiger
Counter. That’s right, this specially developed variant of the GeigerActiv pro (above) derives its
power from the biggest nuclear reactor of them all, our Sun. Fitted to the rear
of the case is a 30 x 35mm silicon solar panel that charges a NiMh
(nickel metal hydride) AAA cell inside the case. Two are supplied with the
unit, so it’s always ready for use. The solar cell will even power the
GeigerActiv pro SE directly on a really sunny day. If it’s cloudy or you want to
do a spot of night-time detecting you can pop in an ordinary non-rechargeable
AAA cell. Either way you can expect it to run continuously for between 100 and 200 hours on a fresh battery (depending on the type/state of charge). The outfit also comes with a USB charger, so the cells can be
recharged from your PC or a suitable mains adaptor (not supplied). General specification
and features are similar to the standard GeigerActiv pro -- see above -- the only significant difference being that it has a red power-on indicator LED.
GeigerActiv pro SE is a limited edition and specially built, so get your order in now to avoid disappointment. Please note
that delivery to UK addresses may take up to 7 days; overseas orders will also
take proportionately longer.
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Please note that GeigerActiv pro SE is not a calibrated
scientific instrument and is not designed for use in safety-critical
applications
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GeigerActiv K Personal key fob radiation monitor, £54.99 inc. UK p&p
 GeigerAcitiv
K is one of the smallest – if not the smallest – Geiger Tube radiation monitors
currently available. As you can see it is no larger than a car alarm key fob
and fits happily onto your keying, or you can wear it around your neck using
the supplied yellow lanyard.
GeigerActiv
K is capable of providing continuous around the clock monitoring, and the
supplied 1.5-volt battery keeps it running for more than 200 hours; it will
last for many months if used intermittently. GeigerActiv K responds to both
normal background and elevated levels of Beta and Gamma radiation (sensitivity ≥0.35 Mev) indicating the presence of activity by
flashing a red LED and emitting a characteristic discreet ‘tick’ from the built
in piezo sounder; the green LED remains continuously lit to show that it is
operating. Depending on you location normal background radiation will make it
tick between 2 and 20 times a minute.
It
is very small and unobtrusive and ideal for keeping a constant check on your
environment; it’s also very handy for checking potentially radioactive items,
such as uranium-doped antique glass and porcelain, old clocks, watches and
scientific instruments with luminous radium-painted hands and dials, suspect
scrap metal objects and so on.
GeigerActiv K measures just 60 x 35 x 15mm and
weighs (ex battery) only 25g; it is supplied with a neck lanyard with
detachable clip, one LR1 1.5 volt battery and instruction manual.
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Please note that GeigerActiv K is not a calibrated
scientific instrument and is not designed for use in safety-critical
applications.
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GeigerActiv PERSONAL and PERSONAL PLUS, Pocket Radiation Monitors and
Geiger Counters, £49.00 and £55.00 inc UK p&p
 GeigerActiv Personal and Personal Plus are two new, innovative, low-cost, dual-mode radiation monitors
and Geiger Counters, designed and built in the UK exclusively for
anythingradioactive.com.
Geiger Active
Personal and Personal Plus (Move your mouse over the picture for a close up) work in two ways, firstly as a portable,
self-contained personal radiation monitor and when connected to a PC they
become fully functional Geiger Counters. They slip unobtrusively into your pocket
so you can keep a continuous check on your environment.
GeigerActive Personal
and Personal Plus react to normal background levels of ionising radiation (beta
and gamma, minimum sensitivity ≥0.35 Mev) by flashing a red LED indicator and generating a distinctive click
from the built-in piezo sounder on the rear. Depending where you are this can
be between 2 and 20 times a minute. If the background level of radioactivity
increases, or you bring the unit closer to a source of radioactivity the
clicking and flashing gets faster. This makes them ideal for checking mineral
samples and antiques, such as items made from uranium-doped Vaseline glass,
clocks, watches, compasses and instruments with Radium painted dials, old gas
mantles and so on.
 GeigerActiv Personal
is powered by two standard AA batteries (alkaline cells are recommended) and
these can be expected to last for between 12 and 24 hours with continuous use,
very much longer with intermittent operation. The Personal Plus model runs from
a single AA battery and this lasts between 50 and 100 hours, depending on the
ambient temperature etc., so it is better suited to longer-term monitoring.
Additionally, Personal Plus has a power on LED that remains on continuously, to
let you know that it is operating.
Using free FREE
software that you can download from our web site GeigerActiv Personal and
Personal Plus become fully fledged Geiger Counters, displaying the results on
your PC or laptop screen. The counting and data logging program shows actual
counts per minute (CPM), total count, and this can be calibrated to display
milliRontgens/hr (mR/hr). The results are also presented on a customisable
real-time graph. Additionally the data can be stored to produce a detailed
log, providing unlimited integration times, so you can measure very low levels
of activity. The program also includes a web server, so results can be
monitored remotely via a standard web browser.
Both models measure
138 x 40 x 26 mm and weigh approximately 90g (ex batteries) and come with a PC
connecting lead and instruction booklet with information about the
software download.
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GeigerActiv PERSONAL
GeigerActiv PERSONAL PLUS
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Please note that GeigerActiv Personal is not
a serious scientific instrument nor is it meant to be used in safety-crtitical
applications.
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The software we program presently only runs on
PCs with Windows 95, 98, ME, SE, NT4, 2k and XP; a soundcard and Internet
Explorer v6 or later is also required; sorry no MAC or Linux versions
yet, but wedo now have a workaround for Vista and Windows 7 PC users
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Limited Edition -- Emergency Geiger Counter (EM01) £59.99
inc.UK p&p
 Here at anythingradioactive we are the first to admit that a
Geiger Counter is not your everyday sort of gadget. Nevertheless, there may well
come a time when you’ll be really glad that you have one and what better way to
make sure yours is always on hand than to hang it on the wall?
That’s right, this exclusive special edition white GeigerActiv Personal is fully functional and has been encased within a stylish wooden box, where it will be
instantly ready to alert you to abnormal levels of radioactivity, or just
reassure you that everything is still okay. When not in use it makes a
fascinating and decorative conversation piece to impress friends and neighbours
that you are ready for just about anything!
The glass panel on the front bears the legend ‘In Case of
Nuclear War Break Glass’ but that’s for emergencies only; you can easily take
it out by removing the five screws on the back of the case. Inside the case there’s
some handy hints and tips on how to disarm nuclear weapons, using basic tools and kitchen utensils.
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Radex RD1503 Geiger Counter Outfit, £134.99 inc. UK p&p
 This is the most sophisticated personal geiger
counter/radiation monitor in our current range. It is extremely sensitive,
easily registering natural background radiation, and highly accurate, with the
42mm backlit LCD panel giving constantly updated and averaged readings (in 10
second cycles) of exposure to a wide range of Beta and Gamma radiation. It is
calibrated in micro Sieverts or micro
Rem per hour, switchable using the on-screen menu. This also controls the
variable volume bleeper and setup options, plus a level control which lets you
program the bleeper threshold to 0.3, 0.6 or 1.2 uSv/hr (30, 60 or 120
uRem/Hr).
The RD 1503 is sturdy, very well built, and remarkably easy
to use, with just three buttons, for switching the unit on and off, switching
the backlight on and navigating the on-screen menus. It’s compact too,
measuring just 100 x 60 x 24mm – around the size of a pack of 20 cigarettes --
and it weighs just 90 grams, so it slips easily into shirt or trouser pockets.
It is powered by one or two AAA cells, which can run the unit continuously for
up to 550 hours (over 3 weeks!).
For the technically minded the range of measurement is from
0.05 to 9.99uSv/Hr (5 – 999 uRem/hr) and the gamma range is 0.1 to 1.25MeV.
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carry case. The carry case design may vary from that shown
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SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!
Now you can own a Radex 1503 for only £125.00, inc UK p&p. We have managed to secure a very limited
number of the original Russian version of the Radex 1503. These are operationally identical to the
English version (see above) but the on-screen menu is in Russian, hence the
lower price. However, this does not affect their working in any way and the
digital readout and warning alert all function as normal. In case you can’t read Russian, a copy of
the English instruction manual is supplied in PDF form on a CD-Rom included
free with the outfit. It also comes with a full set of Russian manuals and
conformity certificate.
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CDV-700 6B Civil Defence Geiger Counter, £89.99 inc. UK p&p
 A+ Condition, now with original headphone & maintenance manual
This is a genuine piece of Cold War memorabilia, highly
collectible and it works, too! The CDV-700 6B was made by
ENI (Electro Neutronics Inc.) of Oakland, California for the United States Civil Defence corps
throughout the 1960s. and 70s. These sturdily built instruments have recently been removed from
storage and are in excellent condition. No expense was spared in their design
and construction – they were built to survive a nuclear war, after all – but they are very sensitive and will
detect natural background radiation, as well as higher levels, up to and
including lethal doses…
The device has a chrome-plated brass probe with a rotating
‘shield’ for discriminating between beta and gamma sources. It’s detachable and
fits into the carry handle when not in use. The CDV700 has four ranges, covering 0 – 0.5, 0 – 5
and 0 – 50 mR/h (millirontgens per hour), with readings shown on the large
meter. (They have not been calibrated for some time so we’re making no claims
as to their accuracy)
An original purpose-designed headphone will be included with the unit, to let you hear the characteristic
‘clicks’ when the probe is exposed to a radioactive source.
The case is water resistant and made from tough cast alloy;
the lower cover is held in place by two toggle clips. It weighs approximately
1.5kg (ex batteries) and measures 120 x 210 x 170mm. It is powered by four standard ‘D’ type torch batteries, which last for
approximately 100 hours in normal use.
These instruments have never been issued for use – they are
‘NOS’ or new old stock – and have been in storage for a long time but they are in outstanding condition and look like new . Each one comes in its original storage box and will be supplied with a headphone, carry strap and its operating and maintenance manual. See below for details of our cheaper Grade II models.
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Extra CDV 700 manuals for sale HERE
This item
is sent via Royal Mail Standard Parcel Service to the UK, which takes between 3-5
days. A 2-day courier service costs an extra £10.
PLEASE NOTE these vintage instruments are not suitable for safety critical radioactivity measurement and do not default to a 'high' fail-safe reading in the event of a fault.
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Grade II Victoreen CDV-700 6 A & B Geiger Counter, £62.50 inc. UK p&p
 We have
acquired a very small quantity of Victoreen CDV-700 6A and 6B Civil Defence
Geiger counters. These look the same and have an almost identical specification
to the ENI models (above) but they are unboxed and the cases are scuffed (with
some paint chipping) and show signs of wear. Otherwise they are in good working
order, though they haven't been calibrated for some time, so we cannot
guarantee their accuracy. These units come with a copy of the original instruction and
maintenance manual and original headphone.
(Optional Speaker Module now available)
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All
units now come with original headphone; however, if you would like to use it
with modern ear or headphones we can supply a custom-made 3.5mm stereo jack
adaptor. If required we can also fit the unit with a 3.5mm stereo jack socket
for an additi0onal £7.50.
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is sent via Royal Mail Standard Parcel Service to the UK, which takes between 3-5
days. We can also send it via
a 2 day courier service for an additional £10.
CDV 700 spares & parts
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CDV-700 Dual Probe Outfit, Alpha, Beta & Gamma
£179.99 inc UK p&p
 Our rugged and versatile CDV-700 Civil Defence Geiger
Counter gets a major performance boost with the addition of a custom built
Pancake Probe. This highly efficient probe is capable of detecting Alpha, Beta
and Gamma radiation. The specially modified units are fitted with a connector
allowing them to take both the standard Geiger Mueller (GM) ‘hotdog’ probe and
the new 46mm mica-windowed model, housed inside a tough die-cast alloy case,
with the distinctive ‘Civil Defense’ markings. Pass your mouse over the picture for a close-up
The new probe is between 10 and 20 times more sensitive than
the standard GM detector and able to register very low-level sources. Try it on
some ‘Low Salt’ salt substitute – yes, the stuff you put on your chips -- the
Potassium Chloride it contains is surprising lively… You will be amazed at how
much radioactivity there is out there, everything from granite kerbstones and
counter tops, to smoke detectors and even the lint fluff from washer-dryers.
In addition to the Pancake Probe and modified CDV-700 (Grade
I ENI model – (see above for more information) you will also receive a probe connecting cable,
the standard 'Hot Dog' GM probe with modified cable, headphones and the instruction
manual.
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is sent via Royal Mail Standard Parcel Service to the UK, which takes between 3-5
days. We can also send it via
a 2 day courier service for an additional £10.
The probe and cable is also available separately
to experimenters able to fit their own connectors for £80.00, including UK
p&p. (EU: £84.99, US: £89.99 - please email to order).
CDV 700 spares & parts
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NEW CDV-700 Speaker (CDS002) £10.00 inc. UK p&p
 This fully self-contained speaker module is designed
to work with the CDV-700 series Civil Defence Geiger Counters and it produces a
good 'tick' from the unit's twin piezo sounders (It's not going to burst your eardrums but it is loud enough to be heard by
the user in a moderately noisy environment). Its retractable plug connects via
an adaptor lead to a 3.5mm jack socket, which can be fitted upon request to all
Grade 1 and II CDV-700s sold by us. Alternatively we can supply a special
adaptor (see below). This allows the speaker to connect directly the standard
CDV-700 headphone connector (you can also use it with your favourite
headphones). The adaptor costs an extra £6.00 when purchased together with the
speaker.
The speaker has been
styled to blend in with the CDV 700 and bears the distinctive Civil Defense
logo. It is powered directly by the CDV-700’s audio output so there is no need
for any batteries. No fitting is required either as the module is held in place
by a pair of magnetic strips. For models with alloy cases we supply an extra
pair of self-adhesive magnetic strips. The module measures approximately 94 x
48 x 20mm, it weighs just 320g and comes supplied with a 190mm 3.5mm jack plug
to 3.5mm socket adaptor lead.
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NEW! CDV-700 Headphone
Adaptor, (CDS002) £7.99 inc. UK p&p
 Attention CDV-700 fans!
As you know these instruments are fitted with an obsolete screw-fit connector
that makes it impossible to use ordinary headphones, but not any longer! The boffins at anythingradioactive have been
beavering away and come up with a solution, a CDV-700 to 3.5mm jack adaptor
module. It screws onto the standard headphone connector and all you have to do
is plug your favourite headphones into the jack socket on the top, it's as
simple as that.
Due to minor differences in the design of the
CDV-700 headphone socket over the years we have had to develop a number of
variants so we need to know which make you have: so far we can accommodate all series
6A and 6B models from Anton, ENI, Lionel and Victoreen - just indicate your
preference on the order form below.
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CD V-742 Dosimeter and Charger, £25.00 inc. UK p&p
 If the ‘big one’ had happened back in the 60s or 70s, and
you were still around to tell the tale, then you’d consider yourself fortunate
to have one of these about your person. The CD V-742 is a pen-shaped, pocket
dosimeter. It tells you how much radiation you’ve been exposed to; all you have
to do is hold it up to the light, look through the eyepiece on the top and
you’ll see the accumulated dose (0 - 200 Roentgens) on a scale inside the
device. To power it up just press the pen down on the socket of the supplied CD
V-750 charger; a light press illuminates the scale for a check reading and a
slightly firmer press charges the device and lets you zero the scale.
The
charger is powered by a single ‘D’ Cell, which lasts for months. Both items
were made in the 1960s for the US Civil Defense Corps and they were built to
last – to survive a nuclear war in fact. They’ve been in storage for the past
40-plus years, there’s some small signs of wear as they’ve been periodically
taken out and tested but on the whole they are in very good condition with just
a few chips and scuff marks here and there. Inside the metal case there’s a
spare bulb and a circuit diagram.
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The CD V742 comes with the original
instructions, (or a copy depending on our stocks). And yes, as far as we can
tell they still work but in the absence of highly radioactive fallout we
haven’t been able to fully test them, even so you had better hope you never see
that indicator suddenly move…
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NEW CDV-715
Survey Meter, £45.00 inc UK p&p
SOLD OUT
 We have managed to secure a very small quantity
of Victoreen CDV-715 Survey Meters, made in the 1960s. These were
produced during the Cold War for the US Civil Defense Corps, but were never
issued - they have remained in storage until recently.
Considering their age, they are in good condition and come with a copy of
the instruction manual.
These
units are believed to be in working order, but we have to say straight
away that if you ever see the meter on one of these instruments move you have
probably just survived a nuclear explosion!
The
715 was designed for a post attack situation and only responds to dangerously high
levels of radioactivity (scales read from 0.5 – 500 Roentgens/hr) to let
survivors know it was (relatively) safe to emerge from their fallout shelters.
In other words they are not capable of detecting natural or even slightly
elevated levels of radiation so they are being sold for their novelty value
only.
These instruments use an Ion Chamber detector
module and are powered by a single ‘D’ cell. It has two controls, a rotary
switch for circuit/battery test, meter zero and range selection, and a rotary
control for meter zero adjustment. The all-metal case is water-resistant and
the standard of construction, and materials used, are of the highest standard –
as befits a product built on a cost no object government contract. It might not
do much, but it’s a real conversation piece and, who knows, one day it may come
in useful…
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DRSB-01 Pocket Geiger
Counter/Dosimeter. £49.99 inc. UK p&p
Built
to military spec and featuring a 108 mm Geiger-Muller tube this is one of
the most sensitive models in our range, reacting to beta and gamma radiation
from 0.003 microsievert, clicking between 10 and 50 times a second in response
to background radiation. It has visual and audible indicators plus a extra red
high level activity warning LED. The case measures 150 x 65 x 22mm and a pair
of AA batteries will last for 100 hours or more. NB: card and sticker not included (display only)
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Also comes with FREE Category I warning sticker
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Original manuals for the CDV 700 Civil Defence Geiger Counter (CDV001)
From £1.50 inc. UK p&p
 If you feel in need of a spare,we have a limited number of original instruction and
maintenance handbooks for the ENI, LIONEL & VICTOREEN CDV 700 civil defence Geiger
counters for sale.
Dating from the 1960s they are collector's items in their own right and feature
everything you ever wanted to know about this device: how it
all works, maintenance, operation, storage etc.,plus a detailed circuit diagram, printed circuit board design and layout and full
component list. In fact, all the information you need to build your very own
Geiger counter (we may even be able to help you with some of the parts)
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Some satisfied customers:
I
just wanted to thank you for the CDV-700 speaker and adapter. I was very
surprised that the items arrived so quickly. The speaker and adapter work
great! It's a well-made product.
Mark,
Alaska.
The geigeractiv arrived safe &
sound only a few days after the order and is ticking away happily.
Martina, Dublin
My order of the
DSRB-01 unit arrived yesterday. I am quite happy about it. Everything works
fine. Thank you for fast delivery. I will have a look at your offerings in the
future.
Ulrich,
Germany
Thank you so much for everything, I'll recommend your web
site.
JD, France
The Geiger counter has arrived in perfect condition and it
is working. 40 years on the shelf, add some batteries and it works.... amazing!
CM, Germany
Thanks for the Pancake ENi Survey meter; it's working fine and it's great. Very pleased with it.
JP Chester
I would like to say
a big thank you for the customer service that I have received. The package arrived
quickly, and the after sale service has been excellent. I would recommend anythingradioactive to my
friends.
MG, Manchester
About the CDV-700
The CDV-700 is a true Geiger Counter, displaying an accurate count (when properly calibrated) of beta and gamma jsources. This particular model was manufactured for the Civil Defense Corps by serveral companies in the US, including ENI, Victoreen and Lionel Electronic Laboratories (who also made toy trains). They were produced in fairly large numbers throughout the 1960s and 70s in preperation for expected nuclear conflict.
These devices are based around a 6993 Geiger Muller tube, driven by a simple high voltage circuit producing around 1000 volts. The output from the tube is processed by a transistorised pulse shaping network and integrating circuit, to operate the moving coil meter; a simple audio amplifier drives the supplied headphone. Many different types of geiger counter were produced during this period but the CDV-700 6b is one of the most popular due to its high sensitivity, rugged construction and legendary reliability.
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