Chapter 12: The Beginner’s Guide to
EMF Meter Reviews:
In this chapter, we’re going to show you EMF meters for every budget. Our favorite EMF meters and EMF meter kits can be found on our Best EMF Meters of 2023 page.
In addition to the meter descriptions, we list which of the four man-made EMFs the meters can measure and where the meters can be purchased.
Some product links may be affiliate links, which help us with our mission of EMF education.
Let’s begin:
What EMF Source are You Testing?
Magnetic Fields:
Common Sources
- Cell Towers
- Cell Phones
- Wi-fi Routers
- Wireless Tech Items
Radio Freq. Fields (RF): Common Sources
- Cell Towers
- Cell Phones
- Wi-fi Routers
- Wireless Tech Items
Electric Fields:
Common Sources
- Electrical Wiring
- Device Power Plugs
- Power lines
- Computer Peripherals
Dirty Electricity (DE):
Common Sources
- LED & CFL Bulbs
- Dimmer Switches
- Power Bricks
- Smart Lighting
Buy an EMF Meter Kit:
Get All 4 EMF Meters
- Gaussmeters
- RF Meters
- Field Voltage Meters
- Line EMI Meters
Testing for Magnetic Fields & Electric Fields:
Gaussmeters for Magnetic Field Testing & Electric Field Meters for Electric Field Testing
Guassmeters and electric field meters are what you use to test magnetic and electric fields.
Though you can find exclusive models, these two types of meters are often combined into a single meter for DIY use.
Some can test RF fields, as well.
Let’s take a look at our favorites:
The Best Meters for Magnetic and Electric Field Testing
Our Pick
Gigahertz ME3851A Meter
Magnetic Fields & Electric Fields
The ME3851A is very good gaussmeter and electric field meter.
It’s a single-axis meter for detection of both, but allows you to get very accurate readings of magnetic fields (down to .001 mG) and electric fields (down to .1 vM).
Overall, this meter provides the perfect balancing act of high-end precision at a good value.
Team it up with a good RF meter, like the Safe and Sound Pro II, a meter that detects dirty electricity and a clamp meter and you’re good to go.
Good Value
Trifield TF2 EMF Meter
Magnetic Fields, Electric Fields and RF Fields
Read our complete Trifield TF2 review.
This is the introductory EMF meter that we recommend most to beginners that are interested in DIY EMF testing.
The best part of the Trifield TF2 is that it’s a 3-in-1 EMF meter than can give you really good measurements for AC magnetic fields and decent ballpark readings when using it to test AC electric fields and radio frequency fields.
Combine this with a dirty electricity meter and a clamp-on meter and you’re ready to go test your home.
What the Pros Use
Gigahertz NFA1000
Magnetic Fields & Electric Fields
This is the meter that a majority of the professional EMF Specialists and consultants use when testing homes or business for AC magnetic and AC electric fields.
Magnetic and electrical fields are measured with 3-axes and it’s got more bells and whistles than you can shake a stick at (graphical data mapping, time-mapping, etc…).
Read all about the features here.
Combine this with an HF59B & HF59D and you’re equipped like the pros.
Other Good Meters
Other Good Meters
Magnetic Fields & Electric Fields
Below are other meters that will do a good job in helping you identify and measure AC Magnetic Fields and Electric Fields from internal and external sources:
- Gigahertz Solutions – ME3951A
- UHS2 3-Axis AC Gaussmeter
- Gigahertz Solutions – ME3830B
- Cornet ED88TPLUS
Take note that the UHS2 is the only one that is solely a gaussmeter. Click on the links to learn more about the meters.
Testing for RF Fields:
EMF Meters for Radio Frequency Field Testing
These meters cost a bit more, but can provide more accuracy to your DIY EMF surveying.
Take a closer look at each to understand which man-made EMFs these meters can test for.
For our recommended meter kits, please visit our Best EMF meters of 2023 page.
The Best Meters for Radio Frequency Field Testing
Our Pick
Safe and Sound Pro II Meter
RF Fields Including 5G
Read our Safe and Sound Pro II review.
This is a very accurate radio frequency meter from the good people at Safe Living Technologies that you can take with you everywhere.
With a range of 650 MHz – 10GHz, it’s useful for the measurement of RF fields (including low and mid-band 5G frequencies) from cell phones, cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, bluetooth devices and many other devices.
Team it up with a good gaussmeter and field voltage meter, like the Gigahertz Solutions ME3851A and you’ll be ready to start testing your surroundings.
Good Value
Trifield TF2 EMF Meter
Magnetic Fields, Electric Fields and RF Fields
Read our complete Trifield TF2 review.
As we mentioned above in the gaussmeter section, this is a great beginner’s EMF meter and one we never hesitate to recommend to people that are in the market and don’t want to spend a lot of money.
The TF2 is a solid gaussmeter and is good at identifying RF sources in your home or at your place of work. The RF and field voltage meter sensors will give you a decent ballpark of the levels you’re exposed to.
Combine this with a DE meter and you’re ready to get started.
What the Pros Use
Gigahertz HFE59B & HFW59D
Radio Frequency Fields
These two meters aren’t cheap, but are commonly used by EMF specialists.
The HFE59B & HFW59D are what the pros use to measure RF fields from 27 MHz– 10 GHz range.
The meters utilize multiple antennas for general exposure surveying and for pinpointing the exposure from individual sources.
When combined with an NFA1000 or NFA400, the user can data-log RF exposure over long periods of time (the battery life of the meters is substantial, so this could include several days if the conditions are conducive.
Other Good Meters
Other Good RF Meters
Radio Frequency Fields
Below are other RF meters that will do a good job in helping you identify and measure Radio Frequency Fields from internal and external sources:
- Acoustimeter AM-11
- Cornet ED88TPLUS
- Gigahertz Solutions HF35C
- Acousticom 2 RF Detector (AC2)
- Safe & Sound Micro RF Detector
Click on the links to learn more about the meters.
Testing for Dirty Electricity:
Best EMF Meters for Dirty Electricity Testing
These meters are what a lot of EMF consultants use to determine dirty electricity levels in your home
Many of thes standard DE meters are affordable, but some oscilloscopes may be more pricey.
Let’s get started:
The Best Meters for Dirty Electricity Testing
Our Pick
Trifield EMI Meter
Dirty Electricity
The Trifield Power LIne Meter will help you measure and identify dirty electricity sources.
It’s easy to use and has a clear LCD screen, as well as an audio option to help you with your dirty electricity testing.
The meter has requency range between 10 KHz and 10 MHz and measures in mVpp (milliVolts Peak-to-Peak)
Good Value
Greenwave EMI Meter
Dirty Electricity
The Greenwave EMI Meter is a staple in the detection and mitigation of dirty electricity.
The meter is used to ascertain the overall dirty electricity levels in your home and to determine how many dirty electricity filters you will need to reduce the DE levels in frequented areas.
Reading are presented in millivolts (mV).
What the Pros Use
Oscilloscope
Dirty Electricity
Many pros will initially test with a dirty electricity meter and then move to an oscilloscope if there unusually high DE levels that aren’t mitigated by removing lighting or tech sources.
This is especially useful when investigating dirty electricity from solar inverters and other tech sources.
Click the link to learn more.
Other Good Meters
Other Good DE Meters
Dirty Electricity
Below are other RF meters that will do a good job in helping you identify and measure Radio Frequency Fields from internal and external sources:
- Acoustimeter AM-11
- Cornet ED88TPLUS
- Gigahertz Solutions HF35C
- Acousticom 2 RF Detector (AC2)
- Safe & Sound Micro RF Detector
Click on the links to learn more about the meters.
EMF Kits:
EMF Kits – Get Everything You Need
Below we explore some of the EMF kits for sale.
These kits will provide the meters you need to measure and test all four types of EMFs.
Let’s get started:
The Best EMF Meter Kits – All the Meters You’ll Need
Our Pick
RM16 Pro EMF Meter Package
Magnetic Fields, RF Fields, Electric Fields, and Dirty Electricity
This is our favorite EMF meter kit and includes everything you need to measure magnetic fields, electric fields, radio, frequency fields and dirty electricity.
It includes the following:
- Safe and Sound Pro II
- Gigahertz Solutions ME3851A
- Line EMI Meter
- Retekess AM/FM SW Radio
- Pro Meter Case
Click below to learn more.
Good Value
RM10 Intermediate EMF Meter Kit
Magnetic Fields, RF Fields, Electric Fields, and Dirty Electricity
This is good budget EMF meter kit and includes everything you need to measure magnetic fields, electric fields, radio, frequency fields and dirty electricity.
It includes the following:
- Safe and Sound Classic II
- Gigahertz Solutions ME3830B
- Line EMI Meter
- Retekess AM FM SW Radio
- Pro Meter Case
Click below to learn more.
What the Pros Use
MK70-3D Plus 1.0 EMF Test Kit
Magnetic Fields, RF Fields, Electric Fields, and Dirty Electricity
This is good budget EMF meter kit and includes everything you need to measure magnetic fields, electric fields, radio, frequency fields and dirty electricity.
It includes the following:
- NFA1000 – EMF Meter Kit
- HFE59B – RF Meter Kit
- HFW59D Plus – RF Meter Kit
- PM1 – Potential Free Holder
- Pro Meter Case
Click below to learn more.
Other Good Meters
Other Good EMF Kits
Magnetic Fields, RF Fields, Electric Fields, and Dirty Electricity
Below are other EMF meter kits that will do a good job in helping you identify and measure all four types of man-made EMFs.
Click on the links to learn more about these EMF meter kits.
The Beginner's Guide to EMFs - Chapters
Preface - Homepage & Table of Contents
Introduction - Why I Wrote This
Ch. 01 - What are EMFs?
Ch. 02 - What are AC Magnetic Fields?
Ch. 03 - What are Radio Frequency Fields?
Ch. 04 - What is 5G?
Ch. 05 - What are AC Electric Fields?
Ch. 06 - What is Dirty Electricity?
Ch. 07 - The EMF Field Guides
Ch. 08 - Step-by-Step EMF Guides
Ch. 09 - EMF Testing; Hire an EMF Pro or DIY?
Ch. 10 - EMF Consultants Near You
Ch. 11 - DIY EMF Testing
Ch. 12 - EMF Meters for DIY Testing
Ch. 13 - DIY: The Best EMF Meters of 2023
Ch. 14 - What the EMF Test Results Mean
Ch. 15 - Taking Action
Ch. 16 - EMF Shielding Guides
Ch. 17 - Final Thoughts - Moving Forward
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