As someone who did take the civil preparedness radiological monitoring course (The big orange book). I would add that you need to learn how to use and read the counters. You also need a basic understanding of the nature of radiation and its half life.

Also, there are two models of counters that were issued by the government and are now on the market. One is for remote sensing and one is for direct sensing. You need the right one for the job.

And finally, if you want to give someone the willys, stick your geiger counter in box of styrofoam peanuts. The static electricity will have it clicking like crazy. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


Chris