Brand | Alternative Tech International |
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Color | Transparent |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Mounting Type | Tabletop |
Battery Description | Alkaline |
Number of Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Technology Alternatives Corp |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00656181000881 |
UPC | 785479688637 656181000881 |
Part Number | GHOSTMETER |
Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | GHOSTMETER |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 4" x 6" x 1" |
Material | Plastic |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Description Pile | Alkaline |
Warranty Description | 1 yr parts and labor |
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Brand | Alternative Tech International |
Color | Transparent |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Mounting Type | Tabletop |
Battery Description | Alkaline |
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- Simple one-handed operation
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Best Sellers Rank | #47,020 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #28 in EMF Meters |
Date First Available | November 19, 2007 |
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The Ghost Meter has been calibrated to ignore the extremely subtle EMF emissions surrounding the human body, yet is still sensitive enough to detect the small, distinct, erratic EMF energy fluctuations frequently found at reputed haunted locations. The Ghost Meter provides three corroborating indicators of EMF emission strength. A needle based display, LED lights, and an adjustable audio signal. The response time of this meter is excellent, easily outperforming more expensive EMF meters. It can also be operated in silent mode so it doesn't interfere with EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) recordings or distract other investigators during an investigation. Compare the value this meter offers compared to other brands. There is no other offer that comes close to providing these levels of features and performance for the price. You've seen television ghost hunters use similar detectors. Now you can get your own and start investigating the unknown.
Please note: this product is intended to measure electric fields, and does not detect nuclear radiation.
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Customers find the EMF meter works well for paranormal investigations and is fun to use, particularly for ghost hunting. The device is easy to understand and read, and customers consider it good value for money. The accuracy and build quality receive mixed reviews - while some find it accurate and well-made, others report false readings and durability concerns.
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Customers find that the EMF sensor works well, with some mentioning interesting results from their science projects, and one customer noting its effectiveness in detecting electromagnetic fields.
"...Press On and it starts working right away...." Read more
"Long story short, worked almost too well. Was investigating a local abandoned building and of course brought this new piece of equipment...." Read more
"...Nicely constructed, works well and gets five stars from me for not being ridiculously expensive either. Great gift!" Read more
"...This device seems to work perfectly, so all I can say is, it picked up something...." Read more
Customers find the EMF meter to be worth its price, with one customer noting it's a sensitive low-cost device, while another mentions it works well as a starter unit.
"...By far the cheapest of the commercially available EMF detectors, the Ghost Meter does come with pros and cons that could affect you buying it...." Read more
"...Meter with 5 stars because it fulfills all of my needs and at an unbeatable price!..." Read more
"...Pros: - Simple yet effective, - Cheapest, functional meter I could find on Amazon that didn't have poor reviews, -..." Read more
"...of ghost hunter type shows, so i just bought this because of the great price...." Read more
Customers find the EMF meter fun to use, particularly from a ghost hunting perspective, with grandkids enjoying it.
"...Good luck and happy hunting!" Read more
"...This item really is spot on, for hilarious pranks and Halloween 🎃 fun. BOO...👻 🌻..." Read more
"...Doesn't drain the battery. Like some tools do. It's fun to use and easy to use." Read more
"...Spooky and a delight at the same time. There is a local cemetery like three blocks from the house, were going to take a walk and see what turns up." Read more
Customers find the EMF sensor easy to understand and use, with clear instructions and simple controls.
"...Pros: The Cost Ease of Use The red indicator False Positives The On/Off Switch..." Read more
"...Doesn't drain the battery. Like some tools do. It's fun to use and easy to use." Read more
"...Just don't drop it. Pros: - Simple yet effective, -..." Read more
"Great EMF meter for paranormal investigations. Simple to operate." Read more
Customers find the EMF meter effective for paranormal investigations, describing it as a great tool for ghost hunting.
"This little device is a MUST HAVE for paranormal investigators starting out in the field...." Read more
"Great EMF meter for paranormal investigations. Simple to operate." Read more
"...It is nicely labeled and should please any amateur ghost hunter or a budding electronic field analyzer as well...." Read more
"...Although all this can do is give me yes and no answers, and lead me around the house, I'm scared that the way I am using it to actually communicate..." Read more
Customers find the EMF meter effective at detecting electromagnetic fields, with one customer noting its accuracy in sensing significant activity and another mentioning its ability to identify fields at different levels.
"...even if you do not wish to hunt spirits, it's a great tool for checking EMF's around your home. I'am glad I bought it!..." Read more
"...Can also be used to detect things like radio waves, cell phones, electricity, leaked EMF from microwave ovens, etc. -..." Read more
"We use this unit on paranormal investigations. It picks up EMF just fine, but spend the extra couple bucks on the Pro model...." Read more
"...the meter on a "Ghost Walk tour of Old London, England" and this meter was amazing...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the accuracy of the EMF meter, with some finding it very accurate with EMF readings while others report that it gives false readings.
"...Oh, as a side note it remained at nada readings when passed over a regular ferrous magnet ...." Read more
"...(3) It is equiped with a dial meter with a sweep hand and scale that measures from 0-5 milligaus: 0-1 milligaus (Green), 1-2 milliguas (Yellow), 2-..." Read more
"...False positives are actually extremely easy to produce with some of these meter, but the Ghost Meter doesn't seem to have that problem...." Read more
"...Pros: - Simple yet effective, - Cheapest, functional meter I could find on Amazon that didn't have poor reviews, -..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the EMF meter, with some finding it well made and dependable, while others report poor construction and durability issues with the casing.
"...or battery leaks, and it appears to be quite durable with a solid feel to it. (2) It is equiped with a constant Push On/Push Off button...." Read more
"...but that is only because the housing is a clear plastic and it isn't very reliable...." Read more
"...It is pretty simply made and actually that's all i was expecting for the price. The device is super simple to operate, on off button only...." Read more
"...The construction is questionable, which is why I only gave it three stars. I know electronics, so I took one apart to modify it...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2010I just received The Ghost Meter last week and upon the 2nd day I re-visited a home that was having some very strange activity. Earlier this summer, I was a guest in this home and sometime around midnight one evening, my friend and I heard a rather loud noise coming from the kitchen of the early 1900's home. We rushed out to see what it was and we found the coffee maker running with nothing in it--no coffee grounds and no water. It was plugged in, however, and came on by itself--or did it??? My friend then showed me an app on his iphone called "Ghost Radar" and I was quite intrigued. One of the words that came up on this program was "Florida", I then jokingly said to my friend--"maybe he read my license plate on my vehicle as I am from Florida. The next word spoken was "perhaps". At this point I was taken by surprise and wondered if there were actually such things as ghosts. All of us at one time or another have experienced strange and unexplainable occurrences during our lifetime, and this was certainly one of them.
A couple of months later, I was watching one of the ghost hunter programs on tv, but being somewhat skeptical at the same time, I saw The Ghost Meter being used. I said to my wife, maybe there is more to this "ghost chasing" hobby that so many are obsessed with lately. I ordered The Ghost Meter immediately and re-visited this home the next day for 3 nights total. Each night after all were in bed, I pulled out this Ghost meter, turned down the volume totally so as not to disturb anyone and went on a "ghost hunt". Let me first point out that only strong EMF's will make this meter go off, or you must be very near an electronic or electrical source to activate it.
I then opened the kitchen/basement door and proceed down four steps of the 1st landing of the "wooden basement stairs". Suddenly, the Ghost Meter lit up wildly while being placed center point between 2 walls three feet apart! I then went down the second set of "wooden stairs" to the basement and waved this meter everywhere I could. There were no further readings since the 1st reading at the top of the stairs, until I approaced a doll house. There, the meter lit up from the basement floor to approximately 3 feet high and stopped. I then continued toward another area where there were childrens toys and got a similar reading in a corner wall area. On the second night, I repeated the entire scan with the meter and got no readings at all in any of those areas until I returned to the stairwell and got readings at a very low point to the steps themselves. As the stairs are exposed underneath, I scanned under them as well (putting the meter right up to the backside of the steps) and got nothing! WOW, this was so strange. As I returned to the stairwell and scanned the steps (topside of steps) I again was getting readings low to the steps themselves. Then, upon reaching the top of the steps by the kitchen door, I was getting a reading against one of the walls. This wall has a closet behind it so I scanned inside of this closet (up to that very wall) and nothing! On the 3rd night, I again repeated the same scan and got a hit near the dollhouse again, but also in another area of the toy room that did not set off the meter in my 2 previous scans. I then went back to the top of the stairs and was getting all sorts of readings, and, in particular, I scanned a reading that stood at least 6 feet tall on the top of the stairs. The day that we were leaving, I quietly scanned the stairs again, and as I was scanning, I kept saying under my breath--"What is it??? What's causing these readings? I then turned back around to an area that I had just scanned, scanned it again--it was gone! No reading. There are no electrical wires, panels or appliances in any of the areas that would affect the meter in any way. I tried my very best to prove that these readings were being caused by items or electrical currents in the household--I could not! When we left this house, we proceded to another home that has also had strange activity. I scanned the entire home several times (before nighttime, however) and turned up absolutely nothing. Only the refrigerator from the kitchen with it's back up against one wall of the bedroom (the wall separates the bedroom and the kitchen). You may draw your own conclusions about my article, or you may dismiss it as all hogwash. I only know what my conclusion is thanks to the Ghost Meter. And, even if you do not wish to hunt spirits, it's a great tool for checking EMF's around your home. I'am glad I bought it! Good luck and happy hunting!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023First off, ... I am a believer. As a ED nurse for 25+ years I have never HEARD anything out of the ordinary and I have a strong sense of commitment to a honest and accurate veiw of reality. No BS.
However, that said, ... I have seen ,sensed events that, in my limited view have 0 explanation in our limited realm of logical explanation. According to very basic laws of
physics, events that could not possibly manifest or remotely occur, ever.
I obtained this out of curiosity. Have tried it out, middle of the day, after multiple protection prayers were said, and repeated.
I have many very old items. From furniture of a deceased friend or relative. To a 50 caliber shell casing from Baston era. WWII.
Nothing occurred when this devise was passed over them. I use rare earth magnets for a hobby I am involved with. There was a strong response over them. That, was expected. I am going to re run my exact path tonight, between 0000-0300. I will be writing this information up after I do.
Later:
Follow up:
I said my protective prayers several times , and redid my first steps,as above, to a tee.
Even passing the " EMF' ER over a WWII airmans cap, that is the real deal.
Results= NADA..... Still happy with my curiosity
acquired item. It is funny. However, no reading no spike , unless I passed over one of the rare earth magnets. Then it goes wild.
Again to be expected.
Oh, as a side note it remained at nada readings when passed over a regular ferrous
magnet . So in conclusion, if you are up for a bit of mechvious fun, make sure the magnets that you plant around are the real deal... rare earth magnets only.
This item really is spot on, for hilarious pranks and Halloween 🎃 fun.
BOO...👻
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014This little device is a MUST HAVE for paranormal investigators starting out in the field. By far the cheapest of the commercially available EMF detectors, the Ghost Meter does come with pros and cons that could affect you buying it.
Pros:
The Cost
Ease of Use
The red indicator
False Positives
The On/Off Switch
First and foremost, the cost of this device at roughly $20 is nothing compared to the $100 average of most EMF detectors. For someone interested in the paranormal but doesn't have the financial backing of a professional team, this device is perfect for you. The ease of use also is a contributing factor when it comes to new investigators to the paranormal. There are no advanced settings, complicated numbers, or button combinations necessary to get this device working. Press On and it starts working right away. The red indicator on the top of the device is handy for a few different things, but the best use of this light is for a stationary EMF meter with a camera fixed on it. Simply place the meter in a room or hallway with a camera pointing at it and anything spiritual that passed by it will illuminate the meter which is easily seen on your video playback. False positives are actually extremely easy to produce with some of these meter, but the Ghost Meter doesn't seem to have that problem. Like most digital number driven meters, simply shaking the device will cause the digital meter to show elevated EMFs and potentially fake evidence. Why would you shake an EMF meter you ask? What do you think happens to it while you're walking around? Multiple different meters found to be marketed to paranormal teams have this fault where walking with the device can trigger an elevated reading. The Ghost Meter's needle may bounce while walking with it, but the red light doesn't flash even if the needle goes beyond the green. Only an EMF will cause the red indicator to go off, something that sets this device apart from the others. Lastly, the on/off switch is one of the better switches when it comes to EMF meters. Unlike the K2 with a loose switch, the Ghost Meter's switch cannot be manipulated to produce false positives and requests you to intentionally press it to turn it on/off.
Cons:
The battery
The needle
The battery used in this device is a 9v, and while a lot of people don't consider that a bad thing there are a large number that do. 75% of equipment used by paranormal investigators used AA batteries and a very small amount use AAA. While a 9v battery does last longer than the average AA battery (or like most equipment x2 AA batteries), the cost of purchasing multiple 9v batteries over buying AA batteries in bulk can inconvenience new paranormal investigators. Lastly, the needle on the Ghost Meter isn't the greatest as detecting small changes in the surrounding EMF. While digital devices can tell you when a 0.5 increase occurs, the Ghost Meter will only tell you when the EMFs reach 1 through the red indicator. Anything under 1 and precisely over 1 is up to the investigator and their flashlight to determine. The reason a flashlight is needed is because the needle and numbers on the display lack the necessary lighting to be able to read them. You can slightly make out the position of the needle through the light emitted from the On/Off button but that is only because the housing is a clear plastic and it isn't very reliable.
All in all, I rated this device a 4 because for the money it can't be beat. Is there better you there? Of course, but if you want the best equipment you're going to pay for the best equipment. This device has a long history of successfully capturing evidence with it and continues to be the official EMF meter of most teams.