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From: hoffmann%marie@mit-mc.MIT.EDU (Ron M. Hoffmann)
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Subject: Radio activity
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Date: Wed, 21-Aug-85 16:00:11 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 21 16:00:11 1985
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I know that this isn't a particularly ham radio item
but I figured that hams would get as much a chuckle 
out of it as anyone else.

From page 144 of the 1986 Radio Shack catalog, upper
left hand corner:

	"Radiation Monitor/Alarm...

	Like a smoke alarm alerts you to fire, this system
	warns of the occurrence of a nuclear incident early
	enough for taking intelligent, planned and effective
	action to protect yourself and your family.
	Continuously monitors the air for Gamma and X-rays.
	Exposure in excess of 4 milli-Rem/hour, about 1/25th
	of the dose necessary to cause any discernible
	effects, triggers the alarm.  Includes graph for
	calculating actual exposure level.  LED and audible
	alarm indicated when to replace battery.  Reset/mute
	button.  Mounts anywhere.  Requires 9V cell.  $39.95".

Actually, after thinking about it, I'm not sure whether to
laugh or cry.

Ron Hoffmann, WA2EYC