Table 9.1--Typical 60-Hz Magnetic Fields Near Amateur Radio Equipment and AC-Powered Household Appliances
Values are in milligauss.
Item Field Distance
Electric blanket 30-90 Surface
Microwave oven 10-100 Surface
1-10 12"
IBM personal 5-10 Atop monitor
computer
0-1 15" from
screen
Electric drill 500-2000 At handle
Hair dryer 200-2000 At handle
HF transceiver 10-100 Atop cabinet
1-5 15" from
front
1-kW RF amplifier 80-1000 Atop cabinet
1-25 15" from
front
(Source: measurements made by members of the ARRL RF Safety Committee)




