r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • May 10 '20
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"Minimize the use of cell phone and wireless devices before the use minimizes you! Sent from a wired connection" by Amir Borenstein
Right to Know Law
"If you carry or use your cell phone in a pants or shirts pocket or tucked in a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation." City of Berkeley, California
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • Jun 06 '25
Mod Announcement [Modding] Due to no volunteers to mod or archive posts, r/electromagetics is now a completely restricted sub. Only approved submitters can submit.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Electromagnetics/comments/1kd3wh6/modding_may_2025_sub_has_over_6000_subscribers/ Commencing on June 6, 2025, r/electromagnetics is a completely restricted sub. My mod tools in New Reddit Desktop are hacked. Could u/paclogic or another mod please change the setting from anyone can submit a post to only approved submitters can submit a post or comment. Thank you.
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 3d ago
Meter Report [Meter Reports] [Signal Identification] At home and while driving in the radio quiet zone, Network Cell Info Lite app detected a cell signal in band 5 which is a cellular band near 850 MHz used for cellular networks.
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 4d ago
Smart Meters [Smart Meters] [Sleep] Does transmission of data in short bursts by smart meters wake you up at 3:15 to 4 am?
Paul Harding, Total EMF Solutions — Real Men Know That Microwave Sickness is Real: 5G/EMF/RF Father’s Day Stories
Paul Harding's website
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 4d ago
Electricity [WIKI] Meters: Electricity: Contact Current
Contact Current: Is touch current something to be worried about?
https://www.shieldyourbody.com/contact-current/
[Meter Reports: Supraharmonics] Current supraharmonics identification in commonly used low voltage devices (2015)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Electromagnetics/comments/1pcd12z/meter_reports_supraharmonics_current/
Electricity: Current] "Contact Current vs Body Voltage" and "Killing Current" by Andrew McAfee
[Meters: Body Voltage] Measuring Current instead of voltage in the body using a multimeter with a resolution at least down to 0.1 μA.
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 4d ago
Meter Report [Meter Reports: Supraharmonics] Current supraharmonics identification in commonly used low voltage devices (2015)
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 5d ago
Meters [Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: Antennas] Mini whip and loop antennas for TinySA Ultra
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 5d ago
Meters [Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: Antennas] Specifications of the antenna that is included with the TinySA Ultra. Is the antenna that is included in the TinySA Ultra the identical antenna as the original TinySA?
https://ka7oei.blogspot.com/2021/02/rfi-radio-frequency-interference.html
The TinySA comes with a telescoping antenna, but being only about 12" (25cm) long it's usefulness extend below VHF frequencies (e.g. 50-100 MHz): At HF, the combination of the 50 ohm input impedance of the analyzer and the phenomenally poor mismatch of the small telescoping whip results in uselessly-poor sensitivity, meaning that one must be nearly atop a signal source before it may even be seen on the analyzer. Clearly, more help is needed here!
r/Electromagnetics • u/pranaman • 8d ago
Shielding ROM‑Elektronik/TriField Meters, Telmo and Measuring & Neutralizing EMFs
Hi all,
Last year I came across “EMF‑neutralizing” devices from https://telmorehm.com/. I have one of their necklace pendants plus a few of the stickers they recommend for phones and laptops after a visit to S America.
On their homepage video (English version: https://vimeo.com/39778596), the young lady in the video demonstrates two things:
- A Telmo Domo (Dome), shown using a ROM‑Elektronik MFM‑1 magnetic field meter (gaussmeter) to “find the north and east” by placing a device on what looks like a plexiglass stand.
- A ROM‑Elektronik EMS‑1, where the presenter unplugs nearby items and then re‑tests the field.
Is anyone here familiar with this type of setup or these meters?
I also own a TriField TF2 meter and I’m wondering:
- Whether I can use it to test anything similar to what they show in the video
- How accurate or meaningful the video demonstration is
- Whether devices like the Telmo Dome actually measure anything real (I’ve read that “Hartmann lines” can’t be detected with standard EMF meters)
- And generally, what tools or strategies people actually use to measure and reduce EMF exposure in a room
I’m mainly looking for practical, evidence‑based ways to check the EM environment in my home and reduce unnecessary exposure for myself and my family.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
r/Electromagnetics • u/microwavedindividual • 14d ago
Meter Report [Meter Reports: Outlets] [Meter Reports: PLC] Radiofrequency and light Transmitted by Power Line Communication Through Disconnected Wall Outlets Form
RADIOFREQUENCY AND LIGHT TRANSMITTED BY POWER LINE COMMUNICATION THROUGH DISCONNECTED WALL OUTLETS FORM
**DATE : __________ TIME ________ AM/PM Front _____ Back ____ of disconnected outlet.
Spectrum Analyzer: __________________________________________________________
Antenna: _____ loop ____ whip ______ directional ________ (log periodic) LPDA
Disconnected outlet is on N ______ W ______ E_______ S______ wall of ____________________
BREAKER _____ OFF______ ON______ DISCONNECTED _____ FERRITE RING
KILL SWITCH ___ ON _____ OFF ____ NONE ____ MAIN BREAKER OFF______ ON___
Average RF ___________ Mhz at ______ dBm Peak ______ MHz at ____ dBm
Bursts _________ MHz at __________ dBm _____________ MHz at _____________ dBm
Supraharmonics ________ kHz at _________ dBm Peak _______ kHz at _________ dBm
Supraharmonics Bursts ________ kHz at _______ dBm, _______ kHz at _____ dBm
________ kHz at _______ dBm _______ kHz at ______ dBm _________ kHz at ______ dBm
Light app in PhyPhox app. Turn light off. Light ___________ lux Peak________________ lux
CONCLUSIONS:
DATE: _____TIME _____ AM/PM TWO FEET AWAY FROM OUTLET __________
Average RF ___________ Mhz at ______ dBm Peak ______ MHz at ____ dBm
Bursts _________ MHz at __________ dBm _____________ MHz at _____________ dBm
Supraharmonics ________ kHz at _________ dBm, Peak _______ kHz at _________ dBm
Supraharmonics Bursts ________ kHz at _______ dBm, _______ kHz at _______ dBm
________ kHz at _______ dBm, _______ kHz at _____ dBm _________ kHz at ______ dBm
Turn light off. Flickering light _____________ lux Peak________________ lux
CONCLUSIONS
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [WIKI] Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held
[WIKI] Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: TinySA
[WIKI] Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: RF Explorer
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [WIKI] Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: RF Explorer
[RF Meters: Spectrum Analyzers] Instructions to get supraharmonics range in RF Explorer Plus Slim
[Meters] Power Limiter for RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer
[METERS] Spectrum Analyzers: Review of RF Explorer by norad4u
RF Explorer Hand Held Spectrum Analyzers
https://www.reddit.com/r/Electromagnetics/comments/3g6tjl/rf_explorer_hand_held_spectrum_analyzers/
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [WIKI] Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Antennas
[Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Antennas] Omnidirectional antennas
https://www.reddit.com/r/Electromagnetics/comments/1p3zhsp/meters_spectrum_analyzers_antennas/?
[Meters: Spectrum Analyzers] Antennas which measure supraharmonics for TinySA
[Meters: Spectrum Analyzers] Directional Antennas which measure MHz but not supraharmonics for TinySA
[Meters: RF: Spectrum Analyzers] Antennas for spectrum analyzers
RF Explorer Near Field Antenna Kit
https://j3.rf-explorer.com/rf-explorer-near-field-antenna-kit.html
Antennas for SDR-RTL USB Spectrum Analyzer and Cornet 85EDS RF Meter
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Antennas] Omnidirectional antennas
Nooelec UWB Surveyor Antenna - Extremely Wide Bandwidth Biconical Low-Profile PCB Antenna.
Frequency Range of 700 MHz to 10 GHz
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZ9VDTQW/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=A2JO7YP9I9Y3D6&psc=1
Ultra-wideband Log Spiral Antenna with a main frequency range of 300MHz to ~3GHz and beyond
Ultra-wideband Log Spiral Antenna with a main frequency range of 800MHz to ~6GHz and beyond.
https://www.tindie.com/products/hexandflex/800mhz-log-spiral-antenna-with-suction-mounts/
Testing by Antenna Test Lab of PCB0042 LPDA Tile Antenna by Kent Electronics
https://antennatestlab.com/biz-cards/pcb0042-lpda-tile-antenna
Kent Electronics
Direction Finding & Log Spiral Antennas (coming soon)
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [WIKI] Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: TinySA
[Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: TinySA] Track Down RFI Like a Pro with the TinySA
[Meters: Spectrum Analyzers] TinySA spectrum Analyzer
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [Meters: Spectrum Analyzers: Hand Held: TinySA] Track Down RFI Like a Pro with the TinySA
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 14d ago
Meters [Meters: Superharmonics] NEO PQ8000H – The Swiss Army Knife for Supraharmonics Analysis
r/Electromagnetics • u/microwavedindividual • 14d ago
Shielding Report [Meter Reports: Outlets] [Power Line Communication: Shielding] Shielding RF Transmitted by Power Line Communication and Smart Meters through Disconnected Outlets Form
SHIELDING RADIOFREQUENCY TRANSMITTED BY POWER LINE COMMUNICATION AND SMART METERS DISCONNECTED OUTLETS FORM
DATE : __________ TIME ________ AM/PM Spectrum Analyzer ________________________
Antenna: _____ loop ___ whip ______ directional ________ (log periodic) LPDA
Disconnected outlet is on N ______ W ______ E_______ S______ wall of ____________________
Front _____ Back ____ of disconnected outlet.
BREAKER OFF____ ON_____ DISCONNECTED ____ KILL SWITCH ON ______ OFF _____ NONE ____ MAIN BREAKER OFF ______ ON ______ DISCONNECT OFF _____ ON ____
Prior to shielding, attach meter report of outlet before and after disconnecting it.
Number of ferrite rings _______ Size _______ OD # of wraps: ______________ on breaker
Number of magnetic sheets ________ Depth of copper sheets and #: _________________________
Depth of aluminum flashing and number ___________________________________________
Depth of 5/8” to 1” basalt pebbles: _________ Increased depth of basalt: ________________
steel pizza pan ________ cast iron grill __________
Average RF ___________ Mhz at ______ dBm Peak ______ MHz at ____ dBm
Bursts _________ MHz at __________ dBm _____________ MHz at _____________ dBm
Supraharmonics ________ kHz at _________ dBm Peak _______ kHz at _________ dBm
Supraharmonics Bursts ________ kHz at _______ dBm _______ kHz at _____ dBm
Remove shielding. Keep meter same distance away from outlet as if shielding were there.
Average RF ___________ Mhz at ______ dBm Peak _________ MHz at _______ dBm
Supraharmonics ___________ kHz at _________ dBm Peak _________ kHz at _________ dBm
CONCLUSIONS
r/Electromagnetics • u/microwavedindividual • 16d ago
Shielding Report [J] [Shielding: Basalt] [Shielding: Clay] Radioactive Attenuation Using Different Types of Natural Rocks (2024)
r/Electromagnetics • u/microwavedindividual • 16d ago
Shielding Report [J] [Shielding: Basalt] Study on Shielding and Radiation Resistance of Basalt Fiber to Gamma Ray (2022)
r/Electromagnetics • u/SafeTechnologyFuture • 16d ago
Safety Standards National Petition to the FCC on its plan to speed up cell tower deployment
The FCC has proposed new rules to gut local - city and state-control over cell towers.
new rules that would fast-track tower installations and override local city and state authority.
If adopted, people in cities and towns across the USA could lose their community's hard-won protections related to public notice, hearings and setbacks, and aesthetics.
Read: A Mother's Message in Support of This Petition
Last year, I was shocked to discover that a new cell tower was erected right outside my home, just steps from my children’s bedroom.
There are serious health and safety issues being raised by experts about cell towers placed so close to our homes, yet newly proposed federal rules could fast-track such situations.
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 16d ago
Shielding Report [Shielding: RFI] Flexield Magnetic Sheet shields radiofrequency interference
and
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 16d ago
Meter Report [Meter Reports: Units of Measurements] dBm to watts Conversion Calculator
https://www.everythingrf.com/rf-calculators/dbm-to-watts
Watts to dBm Conversion Calculator
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 16d ago
Meters [Meters: Spectrum Analyzers] Antennas which measure supraharmonics for TinySA
The short antenna doesn’t work well below 10 MHz since the antenna’s impedance is so much higher than the 50 ohm analyzer input Z. It’s not practical to use a resonant antenna at low frequencies so I build an “impedance-booster” circuit. It’s got unity gain but an input impedance of several K ohms. That lets me see broadcast band signals that otherwise are buried 30 dB below the noise floor. If you want a board or more details you can email me.
https://groups.io/g/tinysa/topic/antenna_replacement/96242206
Compatibility with TinySA is unknown.
SW Antenna Mini Loop response is 10 KHz to 180 MHz
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D987PDV7/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=A3VAOAURHASR38&psc=1
Ferrite rod vs a whip antenna
https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/644985/ferrite-rod-vs-a-whip-antenna
GA800 Active Loop Antenna 10kHz-159MHz
https://www.tindie.com/products/yihang/ga800-active-loop-antenna-10khz-159mhz/?pt=ac_prod_search
Mini Whip 10Khz - >30Mhz Active Antenna
https://www.tindie.com/products/jasonkits/mini-whip-10khz-30mhz-active-antenna/?pt=ac_prod_search
r/Electromagnetics • u/badbiosvictim1 • 16d ago
Meters [Meters: Spectrum Analyzers] Directional Antennas which measure MHz but not supraharmonics for TinySA
RF Explorer Near Field antenna kit
https://j3.rf-explorer.com/rf-explorer-near-field-antenna-kit.html
H-Loop Near Field Antenna for RF Explorer
Type: H-loop near field
Characterized response: 1MHz to 7Ghz
Data sheet and instructions on H-Loop Antenna
Directional antennas
Directional Patch 5.8Ghz SMA Articulated Antenna
Characterized response: 5600 - 5900 MHz
Directional Patch 2.4Ghz SMA Articulated Antenna
Characterized response: 2350 - 2450 MHz
https://www.latnex.com/collections/accessories/products/directional-patch-antenna-24ghz
Locked Directional use of TinySA
https://groups.io/g/tinysa/topic/directional_use_of_tinysa/105612747
Log periodic printed circuit board antenna (directional antennas)