Mobilization
Item Number CD V-700
CD V-700 Radiological Survey Meters
AKA Geiger Counters
The standard CD V-700 measures gamma radiation up to 50 milliroentgens per hour over three scales.
It uses a Geiger-Müller tube to detect moderate and high energy beta radiation, and gamma radiation
down to low energies. The probe operates at 900 volts which is essentially the center of a plateau
extending from about 850 volts to 920 volts. The probe has a beta shield that can twist to open or close.
The Geiger Mueller tubes are halogen quenched, and mounted in a probe connected to a 36" cable.
Instrument accuracy on any of its three ranges is within ± 10% of the true dose rate from Cobalt 60 gamma
radiation. This accuracy is maintained throughout a temperature range of -20° F to +125° F, and
at altitudes from sea level to 25,000 feet.
The CD V-700 series of radiological survey meters use a meter for visual indication and a 4000 ohm
headset for audible detection of activity.
Battery life is 100 hours of continuous use. This is based on the carbon/zinc batteries of the early
1960's, newer alkaline batteries should do much better.
Government cost in 1969: $19.25
Government Procurement - Fiscal Year 1955 - 1985 452,558
Inside View
The Victoreen Instrument Co.
CD V-700 Model 2
Uses 2 "D" size 1 ½ volt & 3 "B" size 45 volt batteries.
This unit has an all aluminum top and bottom case.
Battery corrosion courtesy of original owners.
Also Known As : Vico 661
AKA Geiger Counters
The standard CD V-700 measures gamma radiation up to 50 milliroentgens per hour over three scales.
It uses a Geiger-Müller tube to detect moderate and high energy beta radiation, and gamma radiation
down to low energies. The probe operates at 900 volts which is essentially the center of a plateau
extending from about 850 volts to 920 volts. The probe has a beta shield that can twist to open or close.
The Geiger Mueller tubes are halogen quenched, and mounted in a probe connected to a 36" cable.
Instrument accuracy on any of its three ranges is within ± 10% of the true dose rate from Cobalt 60 gamma
radiation. This accuracy is maintained throughout a temperature range of -20° F to +125° F, and
at altitudes from sea level to 25,000 feet.
The CD V-700 series of radiological survey meters use a meter for visual indication and a 4000 ohm
headset for audible detection of activity.
Battery life is 100 hours of continuous use. This is based on the carbon/zinc batteries of the early
1960's, newer alkaline batteries should do much better.
Government cost in 1969: $19.25
Government Procurement - Fiscal Year 1955 - 1985 452,558
Inside View
The Victoreen Instrument Co.
CD V-700 Model 2
Uses 2 "D" size 1 ½ volt & 3 "B" size 45 volt batteries.
This unit has an all aluminum top and bottom case.
Battery corrosion courtesy of original owners.
Also Known As : Vico 661
Inside View
Chatham Electronics
CD V-700 Model 3
Uses 2 "D" size 1 ½ volt & 3 "B" size 45 volt batteries.
This unit has a cast aluminum top and bottom with schematics inside the case.
Inside View
Universal Atomics
CD V-700 Model 4
Uses 5 "D" size 1 ½ volt batteries.
This unit has a plastic top and bottom with schematics on the back of the battery holder.
Unit came with a Anton Electronics Labs 114/6993 Letter "F" Geiger-Müller tube.
See the commercial version of this model here.
The same instruction manual is used for both the Civil Defense and commercial versions.
Inside View
Anton Electronic Labs. Inc.
CD V-700 Model 5
Uses 5 "D" size 1 ½ volt batteries.
This unit has a all aluminum top and bottom with schematics inside the case.
Inside View
The Victoreen Instrument Co.
CD V-700 Model 6B
Uses 4 "D" size 1 ½ volt batteries.
This unit has a cast aluminum top and steel bottom with schematics inside the case.
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Lionel Electronic Laboratories
CD V-700 Model 6b
Uses 2 "D" size 1 ½ volt batteries.
This unit has a cast aluminum top and steel bottom with schematics inside the case.
My Complete Collection of CD V-700 Geiger Counters
Nuclear Research Corporation FCDA Item # CD-V-700 NRC Model SM-5A Serial Number: 62 This meter is now part of a different collection and can now be seen at this link.... http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/ civildefense/nrcsm5a.htm |
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The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 2 Serial Number: 2081 Note this has a "FCDA" item number. This sure looks a lot like a Nuclear Measurements GS-3 |
International Pump And Machine Works, Inc. CD V-700 Model 3 Serial Number: 15724 Note this has a "FCDA" item number. See special Geiger-Müller tube picture below. Click picture to go to the CD V-700 Model 3 Page. |
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Chatham Electronics CD V-700 Model 3 Serial Number: 5132 Note this has a "FCDA" item number. See special Geiger-Müller tube picture below. Click picture to go to
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CD V-700 Model 3 Page. |
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Universal Atomics CD V-700 Model 4 Serial Number: Removed Plastic Top & Case Note this has a "FCDA" item number. |
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Anton Electronics Labs. Inc. CD V-700 Model 5 Serial Number: 22205 ½ Inch smaller in width and length than the CD V-700 Model 6 series meters. |
Anton Electronics Labs. Inc. CD V-700 Model 6 Serial Number: 22556
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Lionel Electronic Laboratories CD V-700 Model 6 Serial Number: 201253 This is a model from 1960 when Anton Electronics Labs. became Lionel Electronic Laboratories. It has the Anton check source sticker on the side. This model uses 5 "D" cells like the Anton instead of the 2 "D" cells like the Lionel model 6B. |
The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 6 Serial Number: 4491 |
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The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 6A Serial Number: 52692 |
The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 6B Serial Number: 65256 Note the ruggedized meter lens on this one, it is the only difference between these two Victoreen CD V-700 Model 6B's. The ruggedized lens provided more EMP protection than the original meter face. |
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The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 6B Serial Number: 65971 Note the original meter lens on this one, it is the only difference between these two Victoreen CD V-700 Model 6B's |
Electro-Neutronics Inc. CD V-700 Model 6b Serial Number: 16046 |
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Lionel Electronic Laboratories CD V-700 Model 6b Serial Number: 77557 |
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The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 6A Extended Range Model Serial Number: 33203 Special extended range model page can be seen by clicking the pictures. |
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The Victoreen Instrument Co. CD V-700 Model 6B Extended Range Model Serial Number: 125317 Special extended range model page can be seen by clicking the pictures. |
Standard "6993" Geiger-Müller tube on left. Tube from Chatham CD V-700 Model 3 on right.
Tube on left is a Anton 114 / 6993 Tube on right is a Amperex 85NB / 6980
