Re: GM counter and Two-Way Radios

[Free Spirit <FRANK@rover.bsd.uchicago.edu>]

>From:	SMTP%"radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu" 23-OCT-1995 15:16:06.74
>From: Chris Davey <cdavey@med.phys.ualberta.ca>
> 
>We did the same thing using a Victoreen 450P (pressurized ionization 
>chamber), whilst making measurements of radiation from a linear 
>accelerator.  The meter actually registered way down (negative, with 
>readings in milliR, as it is a LCD equipped meter). 
>...
>(Love that negative radiation...  is that good for you?!?)

	Lets see now. A negative reading obviously means you are in
	the presence of de-ionizing radiation. Sounds like a great
	answer to accidental personnel exposures. No messy forms to
	fill out, not calls from 60-minutes, ...