Re: survey meter recommendation

[jelliott@ccvax.fullerton.edu (John Elliott)]

I have never had anything but good luck and great service with Ludlum
equipment.  Some of the meters in daily use at our campus are 15 and 20
years old, and have survived in a harsh student environment.  Hope this helps.

John C. Elliott, RSO
Director, Research & Instructional Safety Office
California State University, Fullerton 92634
(714)773-2687

>I am looking for a recommendation for a rugged, hand held survey meter
>to be used to check scrap metal parts for NORM contamination. I would 
>prefer a micro R readout but it is not essential. I am considering some
>Ludlem (models 9, 17, and 19) and Victoreen (models 450, 450B and 450P)
>meters. I would appreciate any recommendations on these or other similar
>meters. Your comments are appreciated, please contact me directly.
>
>Thank you.
>
>John Nicholson
>DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co.
>phone: 302 695-7211
>e-mail: nicholjj@lldmpc.dnet.dupont
>
>No sales representatives please, I would like to hear only from users.
>