06 CDV-717 Victoreen Radiation Detector Survey Meter Ser. 64315 w/BOX!

WITH BOX and ORIGINAL STRAP!

Manufactured in the 1960s, this is an unused Civil Defense radiation survey meter, designed for measuring dangerous radiation levels after a nuclear explosion or major nuclear reactor power plant failure.  A unique, and functional, historical object from the cold war era.  Manual included.  Checked using its “Circuit Check” function.

This meter comes in its original individual packing box, complete with carrying strap and manual!  For this batch of units (lot numbers 14 and higher), the original Eveready "D" cell was too funky to include, even as a nostalgia item.  CD (Civil Defense) label on one side.  Unused, and clean, though units may have reddish sealant or circuit glue showing on the case and minor dings from unpacking. There may be minor corrosion on the latches.

PLEASE NOTE: Even though this meter passes its “circuit check” function, it may need calibration to be certain it will read correctly when needed.  I include a note on cleaning the cable contacts, and provide a reference for calibration and repair, if you wish to have it accurately calibrated.  Shipped with a fresh alkaline battery installed.  

In discussion with Victoreen, I asked: 1) Are these meters still serviceable? [”They are serviceable.”]; 2) Would they be a good home-use instrument in case of a radiological event? [”Yes.”]; 3) How delicate are they? [”They’re tough.  They tend to read within 20% without calibration, which is about the accuracy that is necessary for home use.”].

PLEASE NOTE:  This is not a “Geiger Counter” for prospecting.  Though designed like a Geiger Counter, it has an ion-chamber, not a Geiger-Muller sensing tube.  It is shielded to detect only high-energy Beta (2 MEV and up) and Gamma radiation from a nuclear explosion or nearby high-energy ionizing radiation source.  It will NOT detect mineral radiation, identify Uranium Oxide glass or sense your alpha-emitting smoke detector.  It will NOT detect slightly radioactive steel, or titanium or tungsten isotopes.  It will NOT sense low-level ocean radiation coming from Fukushima.

Meter scale is 0-5 R/Hr. Ranges are: X100, X10, X1, X0.1.  The meter separates into three components.  The ion chamber in the bottom can extend 25-feet on a cable.  This allows the detector to be placed outside, while the meter is read inside.  The top separates to install the battery (one “D” cell) and access the circuitry.  

PayPal only.  Shipping weight 7 pounds.  Shipped USPS Priority Mail in a Medium Flat Rate box.  I pack very securely.  Please email questions.  Please check my other auctions for vintage electronics and odd items.

PLEASE NOTE: USA bidders only.  Shipped to USA locations only.  Thank you.

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