To make the meter buying process easier, I want to layout the packages that I recommend. There two Advanced packages and a Basic meter package. For each meter package, you will be addressing the four types of electromagnetic pollution:
- Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave Radiation
- Magnetic Fields
- Electric Fields
- High Frequency EMI / “Dirty Electricity”
I encourage you to purchase the best meter package that you can afford as higher priced meters will typically give you more accurate readings.
Special Note: I have recently updated my recommendations for EMF meter packages. You can see my current recommendations on this page.
Advanced Meter Package #1:
1.) For Radio Frequency/Microwaves, I recommend the Gigahertz Solutions HF35C for $312. Use coupon code EMFA-10 at checkout for a 10% discount.
2.) For Magnetic Fields, I recommend the 3-axis Alpha Labs UHS2 for $279. Use coupon code EMFA-10 at checkout for a 10% discount.
(Note that you get a 15% discount on the two meters above when you purchase as a combo.)
3.) For Electric Fields via body voltage, I recommend the Body Voltage Meter with grounding chord for $109. You can buy a 2 foot copper grounding wire for $1 at your local hardware store for your ground. This BV kit will work as well for $120.
4.) For Dirty Electricity, I recommend the Alpha Labs Line Noise EMI Meter for $117. Use coupon code EMFA-10 at checkout for a 10% discount.
5.) For high frequency electric field (EMI) detection, I recommend that you have Radio Shack model 12-467 AM radio (typically found for $20 on ebay). You can read why here. Note that other models do not detect EMI.
The total cost of this package is approximately $810 and will give you accurate readings without spending thousands of dollars for a professional EMF meter package. You can see these meters used in this short video:
Advanced Meter Package #2:
(This is my preferred meter package for most families.)
1.) For Radio Frequency/Microwaves, I recommend the Gigahertz Solutions HF35C for $312. Use coupon code EMFA-10 at checkout for a 10% discount.
2.) For Magnetic and Electric Fields, I recommend the combo Gigahertz Solutions ME3851A for $356. Use coupon code EMFA-10.
(Note that you get a 15% discount on the two meters above when you purchase as a combo.)
3.) For Dirty Electricity, I recommend the Alpha Labs Line Noise EMI Meter for $117. Use coupon code EMFA-10.
4.) For high frequency electric field (EMI) detection, I recommend that you have Radio Shack model 12-467 AM radio (typically found for $20 on ebay). You can read why here. Note that other models do not detect EMI.
The total cost of this advanced meter package is approximately $765. If you have the funds, you may want to upgrade the RF meter to the Gigahertz Solutions HF59B for $1,000 with coupon code EMFA-10.
The above meter package is what I use. The readings are also ideal with extremely low fields. Low-freqency Magnetic at 0.01 mG; Electric at 1.0 V/m; RF at 0.0 uW/m2 (-60 dB); very low noise with AM radio and EMI readings below 100 mV (when plugged in).
Basic Meter Package:
1.) For RF, Magnetic and Electric fields combined in one meter, I recommend the Cornet ED88T for $171. Use coupon code EMFA-10.
2.) For Dirty Electricity, I recommend the Alpha Labs Line Noise EMI Meter for $117. Use coupon code EMFA-10.
3.) For high frequency electric field (EMI) detection, I recommend that you have Radio Shack model 12-467 AM radio (typically found for $20 on ebay). You can read why here. Note that other models do not detect EMI.
The total cost of this package is approximately $300. This a great way to start out for a decent price.
Note: If your funds are limited, you could get the Cornet ED88T meter along with the Radio Shack model 12-467 AM radio for EMI detection and have a very basic meter kit for $180. However, this kit is not sensitive enough for most electrically sensitive people.