AlphaLab TriField TF2 - RF and Microwave Field Detection; The Standard and Weighted Modes

RF and Microwave Field Detection
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are from sources other than true radio waves.
The Standard and Weighted Modes
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However, the Weighted modes are more sensitive at frequencies higher than 60 Hz, and from 60
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curves on page 7 for more detail. On Weighted modes, the Field Measurement shows a number
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