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Does the Gamma-Scout® need calibration?

Prior to delivery, each Gamma-Scout® undergoes a rigorous factory inspection and calibration protocol. We use a highly stable G-M tube, so it is unlikely your Gamma-Scout® will require calibration during the first 5 years of […]

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Can I use the Gamma-Scout® under water?

Sorry, no. Just like a cell phone, the circuit would short out.

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Can I take my Gamma-Scout® on an airplane?

You can. Gamma-Scout® meets the European CE standard as well as the American FCC standard and does not cause interference. The X-ray machine at airport security will not damage the Gamma-Scout®.

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How far away from a radiation source can I measure with the Gamma-Scout®?

This depends on the type of radiation (isotype), the intensity of the source and its barrier (shielding). A discrete object emitting substantial radiation can be detected at up to 10 meters. Also, we have found […]

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How sensitive is the Gamma-Scout®?

The Gamma-Scout® will measure from below ambient radiation level to 1,000 uSv/hr, or 100 mrems/hr. Gamma-Scout® measures changes in radiation levels that would go virtually undetected with older civil defense type devices, and it has […]

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How durable is the Gamma-Scout®?

Very. The Gamma-Scout® was developed to the shock standard for wireless handheld devices. Its Novodur® housing is 30% thicker than that of conventional devices. The housing will not crack, peel, split or shatter even under […]

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What if the battery runs out?

In normal operation, the battery lasts for more than 10 years, although the use of other functions raises energy consumption. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a specific battery life. But it should last years. If it […]

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What if I’m not happy with the Gamma-Scout®?

In this case, please return the device to us within 14 days in its original condition. We will then, of course, provide a full refund of the purchase price.

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What is the Gamma-Scout® warranty?

The Gamma-Scout® warranty is 2 years for defects and malfunction relating to manufacture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by the customer post-delivery (e.g. a damaged sensor). Battery: Gamma-Scout consumes less than 10 […]

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The list of possible frequent natural and artificial radioactive materials in the environment

Measurable: Potassium-40 in rock, construction materials, fertilizers containing potassium, plants and animals. Measurable: The gamma content in the progeny of the uranium (U-238, U-235) radioactive series. Measurable: The gamma content in the progeny of the […]