Electromagnetic radiation measurements

In summary, @tech99's answer is that a 2000 µW/m² reading from a RF meter like the Hf35c is within the safe limits.
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What does a measure of 2000 µW/m² electromagnetic radiation by "Hf35c Rf Analyze (800mhz – 2.5 Ghz)" radiation meter mean? Is it too high?

see this link: https://www.electrahealth.com/hf35c-radio-frequency-meter.html

it shows that “1000 or more µW/m²” in the meter is “Extreme Concern”, does it mean that it is a high radiation or dangerous in the long term?
 
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oror said:
What does a measure of 2000 µW/m² electromagnetic radiation by "Hf35c Rf Analyze (800mhz – 2.5 Ghz)" radiation meter mean? Is it too high?

see this link: https://www.electrahealth.com/hf35c-radio-frequency-meter.html

it shows that “1000 or more µW/m²” in the meter is “Extreme Concern”, does it mean that it is a high radiation or dangerous in the long term?
The international recommendations for non ionising radiation, published by ICNRP, may be found here:https://www.icnirp.org/
For a frequency of 1 GHz they give a maximum of 5W/m^2 for general public exposure, and 2000 uW/m^2 is well below this figure. There is a lot of "witchcraft" surrounding this subject, by the way. I don't know if your meter is trustworthy - does it have a calibration certificate?
 
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oror said:
What does a measure of 2000 µW/m² electromagnetic radiation by "Hf35c Rf Analyze (800mhz – 2.5 Ghz)" radiation meter mean? Is it too high?

see this link: https://www.electrahealth.com/hf35c-radio-frequency-meter.html

it shows that “1000 or more µW/m²” in the meter is “Extreme Concern”, does it mean that it is a high radiation or dangerous in the long term?
Could you be a bit more specific about your interest in this? Do you need to assess the level of exposure under a particular circumstance?
As @tech99 says, there is a lot of witchcraft in this topic. The human body is affected differently in different situations, according to the surroundings. You have to remember it's hard enough to measure RF Field Strength accurately out in the open. Any figures you can get for assessing power that's actually incident on a person in the work situation are very 'plus and minus a lot'.
People charge a lot of money to give their opinion about the hazards in real life situations. Most of the equipment is very suspect when dealing with wavelengths that are longer than around a few cm because the body acts like a badly designed antenna.

The heating effect of 2mW per metre squared is very low. Direct sunlight is nearly 1kW per metre squared, for instance. Standing waves can increase local field levels (as in microwave ovens and burned regions inside bread etc.) But standing waves in wet meat (your body) are not high.
 

FAQ: Electromagnetic radiation measurements

What is electromagnetic radiation?

Electromagnetic radiation is a type of energy that is transmitted through space in the form of waves. It includes a wide range of energy, from radio waves to gamma rays.

How do you measure electromagnetic radiation?

Electromagnetic radiation can be measured using specialized instruments such as spectrometers, photometers, and dosimeters. These instruments measure the intensity, wavelength, and frequency of the radiation.

What is the unit of measurement for electromagnetic radiation?

The unit of measurement for electromagnetic radiation is the hertz (Hz), which represents the number of waves passing through a point in one second. Other commonly used units include meters (m) for wavelength and watts per square meter (W/m²) for intensity.

What are some common sources of electromagnetic radiation?

Some common sources of electromagnetic radiation include the sun, light bulbs, cell phones, microwaves, and X-ray machines. Natural sources also include lightning and radioactive materials.

What are the potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic radiation?

Exposure to high levels of electromagnetic radiation can cause tissue damage and increase the risk of certain types of cancer. However, the level of exposure from most common sources is considered safe and does not pose a significant health risk.

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