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#17621 From: Shirley <missfabulous@...>
Date: Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:34 am
Subject: Re: normal background radiation CPM 		never2manybo...
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Normal background in my home and the general areas I've tested range between 8-24 CPM typically, about 14 CPM is the average, using a pretty new Radalert 100 so I would say that is high. I live in Western NY state, and we're sitting atop Devonian black shales, so frankly I expected higher. kWhere do you live? I would expect those numbers in Arizona (according to memory and a map from USGS or other agency I looked at a year or so ago) from all of the past testing that has gone on there. For comparison, I get in the 400s on a jet liner flight or from the carnotite sample (Uranium ore) we have in the minerals lab at school.

Shirley

lindberg.adam wrote:
 

Hi

I was doing some background radiation readings in my home and came to the conclution that they are in the range of app 60CPM

I was useing a hoffman countmaster and a russian meter that i counted the clicks on for one minute, I did the measurements simontainously ten times and divided the results

The betashield was closed on both meters.

Is this a high or a low reading?

would be fun to know. 


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#17620 From: "kevinchomicki" <kevinchomicki@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:50 pm
Subject: Re: Uranium metal & Cesium 137 Disc 		kevinchomicki
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Cs137 is still available. US buyers only!

it is only 1.0MC, so i lowered the price to $27, the best i can do.

+ship.

kev

--- In GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com, "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
wrote:
>
> I'll take the Trinitite, Geo
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kevinchomicki" <kevinchomicki@...>
> To: <GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 11:28 AM
> Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Re: Uranium metal & Cesium 137 Disc
>
>
> > The Uranium and the Cs are sold. The trinitite is originally collected in
> > the late 1940s. The lot is about a pound, reading over 1mr/h when in 3
> > thick plastic sealed bags. some pieces are around 2,000 CPM +
> >
> > here is a bad picture, next to a tennis ball.
> > http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/hencho34/1127091220.jpg
> >
> > the lot is available for $50 shipped.
> >
> > kev
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
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> > Yahoo! Groups Links
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#17619 From: "robert8rpi" <robert8rpi@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:48 pm
Subject: Source Seekers Guide 		robert8rpi
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Interesting document on locating sources.
www.deseducation.org/do_download.asp?did=4812
It's amed at UK educational establishments but is interesting. Nice pics etc. I
like the 4mm "banana" plug with a Ra226 tip. Really bad practice and just goes
to show you should test everything. I have examples of several of the sources
shown.

Robert G8RPI.

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#17618 From: "Sicurezza Torre WTC" <torre.wtc@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:31 pm
Subject: Re: normal background radiation CPM 		happynewlaser
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my russian RKSB 104, double tube  makes 20 Cliks in about 30 sec. This is equal to 20 microRem/h    Your count seems to be normal but depends on sensibility of your tube.
Happynewgeiger
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Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 8:24 PM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] normal background radiation CPM

 

Hi

I was doing some background radiation readings in my home and came to the conclution that they are in the range of app 60CPM

I was useing a hoffman countmaster and a russian meter that i counted the clicks on for one minute, I did the measurements simontainously ten times and divided the results

The betashield was closed on both meters.

Is this a high or a low reading?

would be fun to know.


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#17617 From: "lindberg.adam" <adam.lindberg@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:24 pm
Subject: normal background radiation CPM 		lindberg.adam
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Hi

I was doing some background radiation readings in my home and came to the
conclution that they are in the range of app 60CPM

I was useing a hoffman countmaster and a russian meter that i counted the clicks
on for one minute, I did the measurements simontainously ten times and divided
the results

The betashield was closed on both meters.

Is this a high or a low reading?

would be fun to know.

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#17616 From: "kevinchomicki" <kevinchomicki@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:48 pm
Subject: Re: DX-2 Geiger for sale (brand NIB) 		kevinchomicki
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Revise- I'll take $65

--- In GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com, "kevinchomicki"
<kevinchomicki@...> wrote:
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> I bought this a few months ago, never got around to using it. it is a brand
new in box DX-2 Geiger counter made by RDX Nuclear. Brand new, with all the
packaging.
>
> $75 Free shipping
>
>
> It is in the light green see-through case, seen here.if you need pictures, let
me know.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-Radiation-Monitor-Analog-Meter-Geiger-Counter_W0QQi\
temZ170348397239QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27a98e42b7
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#17615 From: "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:31 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Uranium metal & Cesium 137 Disc 		K0FF
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I'll take the Trinitite, Geo
----- Original Message -----
From: "kevinchomicki" <kevinchomicki@...>
To: <GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 11:28 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Re: Uranium metal & Cesium 137 Disc


> The Uranium and the Cs are sold. The trinitite is originally collected in
> the late 1940s. The lot is about a pound, reading over 1mr/h when in 3
> thick plastic sealed bags. some pieces are around 2,000 CPM +
>
> here is a bad picture, next to a tennis ball.
> http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/hencho34/1127091220.jpg
>
> the lot is available for $50 shipped.
>
> kev
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

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#17613 From: "kevinchomicki" <kevinchomicki@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:07 pm
Subject: DX-2 Geiger for sale (brand NIB) 		kevinchomicki
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I bought this a few months ago, never got around to using it. it is a brand new
in box DX-2 Geiger counter made by RDX Nuclear. Brand new, with all the
packaging.

$75 Free shipping


It is in the light green see-through case, seen here.if you need pictures, let
me know.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-Radiation-Monitor-Analog-Meter-Geiger-Counter_W0QQi\
temZ170348397239QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27a98e42b7

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#17611 From: "Robert Carroll" <rpcarroll@...>
Date: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:41 am
Subject: Re: Re: Eberline Digidoses?? 		ca1002
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Digidose DD-100 and DD-200 devices, I believe, lose their programming when the battery dies.  I'm not certain about the DD-300 devices.
 
I have a DR-200, which should program your Digidose device.  It will require a fresh 3.6v battery.
 
Let me know if you're interested.
 
-Bob Carroll
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles L
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:08 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Re: Eberline Digidoses??

 

DD-200's but they are dead at the moment and I have no reader.....hmmm

SHall I put them on ePay or perhaps sell them on here to someone with more gear to fix em?

THanks!


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#17608 From: "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:15 pm
Subject: LENi Pro- FRAGILE!............NOT! 		K0FF
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This LENi was used every day in a scrap yard testing oil pipes for radium deposits. After 2 solid years, it cam in with a popped pancake probe tube. Obviously the user took good care of his precious LENi Pro ( NOT!).
 
After a new tube and a checkout ( and external cleanup) it went right back into service looking and working like new.
 
Keep those LENi's handy....
 
 
Geo
 
Geo

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#17607 From: "Charles L" <rockphotographer@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:08 pm
Subject: Re: Eberline Digidoses?? 		shadowrun5.rm
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DD-200's but they are dead at the moment and I have no reader.....hmmm

SHall I put them on ePay or perhaps sell them on here to someone with more gear
to fix em?

THanks!

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#17606 From: "Eric Tv" <astro4565@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:12 pm
Subject: Re: Goldmine Electronics GM Kit 		astro4565t
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That looks like the same basic circuit the single tubed Ebay DRSB-01 has (and about half the cost and it is a completed unit).  If you're lucky, you'll end up with the "fat" tubed one with at least double the sensitivity. 
 
Eric

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#17605 From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <cav427@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:00 pm
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving! 		night427
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May your Turkey be fortified with K40 and served on Fiestaware, remember, test everything!
 
Chris Cavanaugh
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Yukon, OK

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#17604 From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <cav427@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:59 pm
Subject: Re: Eberline Digidoses?? 		night427
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What digidose, I had a DD-300 for quite some time. 
 
It took a 3 volt lithium AA battery.  Displayed Rate and accumulated dose.  
 
Shortcommings though, if the battery died and was not replaced quickly, it would lose it's programming rendering it useless.  Also the software runs on linux, and a special reader is needed. 
 
Only sensitive to gamma. 
 
Neet geiger counter/dosimeter.
 
Chris Cavanaugh
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Yukon, OK
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles L
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:54 PM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Eberline Digidoses??

 

Any practical way to use these ...? DO they have some sort of charger/reader/programmer that I am NOT in possession of ?

Thanks!

Anyone have a manual?


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#17603 From: "Charles L" <rockphotographer@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:54 am
Subject: Eberline Digidoses?? 		shadowrun5.rm
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Any practical way to use these ...?  DO they have some sort of
charger/reader/programmer that I am NOT in possession of ?

Thanks!

Anyone have a manual?

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#17602 From: "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:28 am
Subject: Re: Goldmine Electronics GM Kit 		K0FF
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We could help, step by step to build a LENi.
 
Geo
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Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

Question,
 
Building an electronics goldmine gm counter versus building a LEni, how much more difficult?  Obviously some basic metal working skills would be needed, however it appears one would need to fabricate a case for the goldmine gm counter...
 
Chris Cavanaugh
cav427@...
Yukon, OK
----- Original Message -----
From: Geo>K0FF
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

 

yes, and that is a Russian tube in the kit!  Geo
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Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:19 AM
Subject: Re: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

same price you have a russian double tube  SBM 20      a RKSB 104 digital counter lcd display
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:35 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

 

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=c6979 - looks pretty straight forward for a novice like me, however, no meter!
 
Chris Cavanaugh
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Yukon, OK


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#17601 From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <cav427@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:02 am
Subject: Re: Goldmine Electronics GM Kit 		night427
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Question,
 
Building an electronics goldmine gm counter versus building a LEni, how much more difficult?  Obviously some basic metal working skills would be needed, however it appears one would need to fabricate a case for the goldmine gm counter...
 
Chris Cavanaugh
cav427@...
Yukon, OK
----- Original Message -----
From: Geo>K0FF
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

 

yes, and that is a Russian tube in the kit!  Geo
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:19 AM
Subject: Re: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

same price you have a russian double tube  SBM 20      a RKSB 104 digital counter lcd display
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:35 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

 

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=c6979 - looks pretty straight forward for a novice like me, however, no meter!
 
Chris Cavanaugh
cav427@...
Yukon, OK


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#17600 From: "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:35 pm
Subject: Re: Goldmine Electronics GM Kit 		K0FF
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yes, and that is a Russian tube in the kit!  Geo
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:19 AM
Subject: Re: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

same price you have a russian double tube  SBM 20      a RKSB 104 digital counter lcd display
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:35 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

 

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=c6979 - looks pretty straight forward for a novice like me, however, no meter!
 
Chris Cavanaugh
cav427@...
Yukon, OK


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#17599 From: "Sicurezza Torre WTC" <torre.wtc@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:19 am
Subject: Re: Goldmine Electronics GM Kit 		happynewlaser
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same price you have a russian double tube  SBM 20      a RKSB 104 digital counter lcd display
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:35 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Goldmine Electronics GM Kit

 

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=c6979 - looks pretty straight forward for a novice like me, however, no meter!
 
Chris Cavanaugh
cav427@...
Yukon, OK


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#17598 From: "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:27 am
Subject: Re: Uranium Compass 		K0FF
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OK. What's really amazing is all that is in there is one radio tube!
 
These cost $300 in 1955, about 6 weeks pay for most...
 
Geo
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From: D. Emer
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:59 PM
Subject: RE: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Uranium Compass

Except for the fact that the flux from a planar source is going to be uniform for both banks.  So how does it work? Time of arrival, coincidence measurements,  20lbs of lead between em?   We expect a full report by morning George…

 

Dud

KK7IF

 

From: GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Geo>K0FF
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:51 AM
To: GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Uranium Compass

 

 

This thing has 8 glass Geiger tubes inside, type CK1049. These are the longer ones, and pretty sensitive. Wired in two

banks of 4 tubes, one bank on each side of the machine.

 

The left hand bank of tubes makes the center zero meter move to the left, the other bank moves the needle to the right.

With practice, it can home in on a gamma source just like a compass. Neat concept.

 

 

Geo

 

 


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#17597 From: "D. Emer" <dfemer@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:59 am
Subject: RE: Uranium Compass 		kk7if
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Except for the fact that the flux from a planar source is going to be uniform for both banks.  So how does it work? Time of arrival, coincidence measurements,  20lbs of lead between em?   We expect a full report by morning George…

 

Dud

KK7IF

 

From: GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Geo>K0FF
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:51 AM
To: GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Uranium Compass

 

 

This thing has 8 glass Geiger tubes inside, type CK1049. These are the longer ones, and pretty sensitive. Wired in two

banks of 4 tubes, one bank on each side of the machine.

 

The left hand bank of tubes makes the center zero meter move to the left, the other bank moves the needle to the right.

With practice, it can home in on a gamma source just like a compass. Neat concept.

 

 

Geo

 

 


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#17596 From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <cav427@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:35 am
Subject: Goldmine Electronics GM Kit 		night427
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http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=c6979 - looks pretty straight forward for a novice like me, however, no meter!
 
Chris Cavanaugh
cav427@...
Yukon, OK

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#17595 From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <cav427@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:23 am
Subject: Re: Uranium Compass 		night427
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That is one kewl meter!  Would be even neater to apply the concept to an in vehicle scintillator setup.  
 
Chris Cavanaugh
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Yukon, OK
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Geo>K0FF
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:51 AM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Uranium Compass

 

This thing has 8 glass Geiger tubes inside, type CK1049. These are the longer ones, and pretty sensitive. Wired in two
banks of 4 tubes, one bank on each side of the machine.
 
The left hand bank of tubes makes the center zero meter move to the left, the other bank moves the needle to the right.
With practice, it can home in on a gamma source just like a compass. Neat concept.
 
 
Geo
 
 


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#17594 From: "D. Emer" <dfemer@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:08 pm
Subject: RE: Re: PM1703 arrived! - I got the software to work! CPS mode enabled, but... 		kk7if
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Masterful piece of detective work!

Count time is probably the integration time between readings- longer more accurate; shorter - quicker update but not as accurate.

 

Dud

KK7IF

 

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Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:51 AM
To: GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Re: PM1703 arrived! - I got the software to work! CPS mode enabled, but...

 

 

This time I'm writing to report a partial victory. I got the software to work. Actually all 3 different versions that I have work OK now. The problem had nothing to do with the OS or architecture: the problem was that the two computers where it was crashing, had NO SERIAL PORTS whatsoever. And even though the IR adapter is connected to the USB port, it looks like the software does some checks on serial ports, and finding none available, it crashed. Now I installed a virtual serial port driver, and the program works flawlessly. I can read/write the settings, and download the history. The IR adapter (iRmate 410W) works great.

Now to the bad news. I enabled the "measurement mode" and the "automatic calibration". And now I am finally able to switch between CPS and uR/h with the MODE button. But there are some problems...
1) If I try to switch back to the "locked in uR/h" mode, by disabling the "measurement mode" option, it gets locked into CPS mode. There's no way to lock it back into uR/h mode. It's either unlocked, or locked into CPS mode. This is not a big problem, but I wonder why.
2) While the unit icon still says "uR/h", it is actually showing the reading in uSv/h (1/100 of the actual value). Right here on my desk, yesterday it was showing 0088, now it's showing 00.86. Any way to get back the proper unit? This IS a problem for me.
3) The auto calibration... how do I know if it works? How do I change the auto calibration frequency?
4) In the report it makes when I download the history, I can read the following:
Count time 1s - off
Count time 2s - on
Count time 4s - off
What exactly is that count time? Might that affect the "stickiness problem" I have? How can I change it?

Cristian


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#17593 From: "Geo>K0FF" <GEOelectronics@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:51 pm
Subject: Uranium Compass 		K0FF
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This thing has 8 glass Geiger tubes inside, type CK1049. These are the longer ones, and pretty sensitive. Wired in two
banks of 4 tubes, one bank on each side of the machine.
 
The left hand bank of tubes makes the center zero meter move to the left, the other bank moves the needle to the right.
With practice, it can home in on a gamma source just like a compass. Neat concept.
 
 
Geo
 
 

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#17592 From: "photopeak" <photopeak@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:22 pm
Subject: NRC/Canberra AP-100A alpha scintillation probe on ebay 		photopeak
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Robust military construction from the inventory of USAF

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280427818862&ssPageName=STRK:M\
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Item# 280427818862


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#17591 From: "Sicurezza Torre WTC" <torre.wtc@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:11 pm
Subject: Re: Re: PM1703 arrived! - I got the software to work! CPS mode enabled, but... 		happynewlaser
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Well done!!!!!
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: macavity80
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:50 PM
Subject: [GeigerCounterEnthusiasts] Re: PM1703 arrived! - I got the software to work! CPS mode enabled, but...

 

This time I'm writing to report a partial victory. I got the software to work. Actually all 3 different versions that I have work OK now. The problem had nothing to do with the OS or architecture: the problem was that the two computers where it was crashing, had NO SERIAL PORTS whatsoever. And even though the IR adapter is connected to the USB port, it looks like the software does some checks on serial ports, and finding none available, it crashed. Now I installed a virtual serial port driver, and the program works flawlessly. I can read/write the settings, and download the history. The IR adapter (iRmate 410W) works great.

Now to the bad news. I enabled the "measurement mode" and the "automatic calibration". And now I am finally able to switch between CPS and uR/h with the MODE button. But there are some problems...
1) If I try to switch back to the "locked in uR/h" mode, by disabling the "measurement mode" option, it gets locked into CPS mode. There's no way to lock it back into uR/h mode. It's either unlocked, or locked into CPS mode. This is not a big problem, but I wonder why.
2) While the unit icon still says "uR/h", it is actually showing the reading in uSv/h (1/100 of the actual value). Right here on my desk, yesterday it was showing 0088, now it's showing 00.86. Any way to get back the proper unit? This IS a problem for me.
3) The auto calibration... how do I know if it works? How do I change the auto calibration frequency?
4) In the report it makes when I download the history, I can read the following:
Count time 1s - off
Count time 2s - on
Count time 4s - off
What exactly is that count time? Might that affect the "stickiness problem" I have? How can I change it?

Cristian


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#17590 From: "macavity80" <macavity80@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:50 pm
Subject: Re: PM1703 arrived! - I got the software to work! CPS mode enabled, but... 		macavity80
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This time I'm writing to report a partial victory. I got the software to work.
Actually all 3 different versions that I have work OK now. The problem had
nothing to do with the OS or architecture: the problem was that the two
computers where it was crashing, had NO SERIAL PORTS whatsoever. And even though
the IR adapter is connected to the USB port, it looks like the software does
some checks on serial ports, and finding none available, it crashed. Now I
installed a virtual serial port driver, and the program works flawlessly. I can
read/write the settings, and download the history. The IR adapter (iRmate 410W)
works great.

Now to the bad news. I enabled the "measurement mode" and the "automatic
calibration". And now I am finally able to switch between CPS and uR/h with the
MODE button. But there are some problems...
1) If I try to switch back to the "locked in uR/h" mode, by disabling the
"measurement mode" option, it gets locked into CPS mode. There's no way to lock
it back into uR/h mode. It's either unlocked, or locked into CPS mode. This is
not a big problem, but I wonder why.
2) While the unit icon still says "uR/h", it is actually showing the reading in
uSv/h (1/100 of the actual value). Right here on my desk, yesterday it was
showing 0088, now it's showing 00.86. Any way to get back the proper unit? This
IS a problem for me.
3) The auto calibration... how do I know if it works? How do I change the auto
calibration frequency?
4) In the report it makes when I download the history, I can read the following:
Count time 1s - off
Count time 2s - on
Count time 4s - off
What exactly is that count time? Might that affect the "stickiness problem" I
have? How can I change it?

Cristian

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#17589 From: "ericatpskl" <eric@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:21 pm
Subject: MAX233 Mod: Software? 		ericatpskl
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I would like to write some software to interface with my various counters.  I've
interfaced them to my PC's serial port using the MAX233 mods from the file
section, and this works great with the RADDOS software.

My question: Does anyone know the specs to use to read the serial port data? 
PERL or VB, preferably.

Cheers,
Eric

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#17588 From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <cav427@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:09 pm
Subject: Re: Re: PM1703 arrived! 		night427
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Computer architecture plays a role in how a given OS will work with software.  Some, and I suspect most, software companies will not support use of their software on a Mac computer running Windows.   
 
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--- In GeigerCounterEnthusiasts@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick" <yahoo@...> wrote:

> I wrote Polimaster and they recommended I use Ver 11 for my PM1703M.
> I have also figured out how to get it to work w/XP/Vista/Win7
> Program and instructions here ...
>
> www.hill-family.us/temp/polimaster11.zip

I tried that version, that too crashes. Is there a place to download other versions to try?
It can't be the IR drivers, as I said the program crashes even with no IR attached and with or without drivers installed; and by the way, that very same IR adapter works flawlessly on my father's computer, on the very same OS version.

The only commonality between the crashing PCs is that they use AMD processors instead of Intel; can that make a difference?
I'd like to remind that the program crashes AS SOON as launched. Nothing appears on screen, it just crashes, immediately, and consistently. The PC still works fine, just the PM software crashes.

Polimaster replied that "our software must work, so it must be your OS". Woah, thanks a lot.

Cristian


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