EMP works by induction in conductors. Microwaves work by stimulating molecules. If you put your hand in a microwave for 8 seconds it will be severely damaged, not true with EMP. I would be interested in any references you have for your claims.

Does anyone have any idea the range of a non-military EMP device? Are we getting worked up over nothing? If a "really big" home grown device is able to produce a pulse only 10 miles wide then we are getting all fired up over nothing.