RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIAL STUDY NO. 42-053-71 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTRUMENTATION NARDA MODEL 8200
not clearly visible · 1972
The Narda Model 8200 Mini-Surveyor is suitable for measuring microwave oven leakage with accuracy within acceptable limits when used properly.
Plain English Summary
Hand placement on the probe grip caused variations of less than a few percent, while improper placement produced erratic readings. The Model 8221 probe covers all current and proposed leakage standards (1.0, 5.0, and 10 mW/cm²) within its most accurate range.
Why This Matters
The evaluation was limited to a cursory analysis because only one unit was available for testing due to time constraints. A two-inch polyethylene spacer is required to maintain the probe at the proper distance from the oven door seal during measurements. The monitor is calibrated only at 2450 MHz, but this single frequency does not reduce its acceptability because 915 MHz ovens are rare in the Army. Probe burnout can occur if the antenna is inserted into high power density fields from ovens or radar, so careful handling is essential. The Model 8223 probe is not needed for oven testing because the 0-20 mW/cm² range of the Model 8221 already indicates when leakage exceeds 10 mW/cm².
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@article{radiation_protection_special_study_no_42_053_71_microwave_oven_instrumentation_n_g5166,
author = {not clearly visible},
title = {RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIAL STUDY NO. 42-053-71 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTRUMENTATION NARDA MODEL 8200},
year = {1972},
}