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You are spreading false information. A microwave oven does not "leak" or generate the kind of dangerous alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays (ionizing radiation) detected by a Geiger counter.

Microwave ovens operate at 2,450 MHz.




Ah, my apologies, I had a faulty source


The world would be a better place if more people said just that, good on you.


Is their a decently affordable type of tool for measuring or capturing em radiation in the WiFi frequency range? I suppose I could glean a lot from running a logger on an ESP32 and walking around, but I have to imagine EE folks and scientists have better tools for the job.


Something like this:

https://www.seeedstudio.com/RF-Explorer-model-WSUB1G-p-922.h...

... along with a high dB external attenuator because it is designed for low power. According to the docs a 60dB external allows for 1 milliWatt to 2 Watt measureable input. I think the default power for 2.4ghz Wifi is 100mW.


Very cool, that’s exactly what I’m after. I’m getting into IoT development and need good information as I work on various applications. Thanks!




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