[TriLUG] OFF-TOPIC - microwave radiation

[Peter Neilson]

On Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:36:21 -0400, Roger W. Broseus <rogerb at bronord.com>  
wrote:

> Some of the methods recommended on the link for checking for leakage,  
> most notably the fluorescent light method, are totally unreliable for  
> measuring signal strength. This is a complex job for which sophisticated  
> measuring devices are needed.
>
> Go with the suggestions to minimize interference from the minor leakage  
> that is likely causing the problems.

Fluorescent light works fine for ham radio work when trying to look at  
(not measure) the radiation from a dipole antenna, at least for A1  
transmission around 50 MHz. I have also used the same method for A0  
transmissions, which I probably shouldn't mention, but I think the statute  
of limitations has expired.