Medcom Inspector Alert V2
A trusted professional pancake meter for contamination surveys. It is worth it if you need the name; the GQ GMC-600 Pro does most of the same for far less.
Amazon $960.40$960.40
Mica window GM tube350 CPM/µSv/h1,100 µSv/h
2.6/5
An analog survey meter for people who prefer a needle to a number. It costs a lot for what it measures.
- Mica window GM tubeDetector
- α β γ XDetects
- 100 CPM per µSv/hSensitivity
- 500 µSv/hMax dose rate
Check price at Amazon$890.76
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Analog needle shows trends at a glance
- Energy compensation gives fairer gamma dose readings
- About 2,000 hours on a 9 V battery
Cons
- No data logging or app
- Range tops out at 500 µSv/h
- High price for modest sensitivity
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its detector type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Monitor 4EC |
|---|---|
| Detection | |
| Detector | Mica window GM tube |
| Tube or crystal | energy-compensated GM tube with mica window |
| Radiation types | α β γ X |
| Sensitivity | 100 CPM per µSv/h |
| Max dose rate | 500 µSv/h |
| Energy range | from 10 keV |
| Gamma spectrum | No |
| Features | |
| Data logging | No |
| Connection | None |
| Battery | 9 V |
| Battery life | 2,000 h |
| Build | |
| Weight | 231 g |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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