When a representative from TESMEN asked us if we’d like to test out their Hound-200 EMF detector, we jumped at the chance. While we don’t typically use EMF detectors on our Haunted New Harmony Ghost Walks, we do use them during our paranormal investigations.
We had the opportunity to test it out during an investigation at a local radio station. I’m not necessarily the techy person on our team, so I handed it over to Rachel Decker. Over the years I’ve known her, she’s not only been adept at understanding and using various equipment, she often makes her own devices. I felt she would be the perfect person to try it.
The TESMAN Hound 200 EMF Detector has several modes of operation. You can use it to detect radiofrequency fields, as well as electric and magnetic fields. It also has an electromagnetic radiation sensor.
Our first use for the detector was to do a walk-through of the building prior to the investigation to get a baseline reading. We want to single out strong electrical sources that might cause false positive readings during an investigation. If it is an explainable source of energy, we don’t want to be confused during an investigation in thinking it’s a paranormal experience.
I found this helpful to rule out areas with a high electromagnetic field (EMF). I once investigated a restaurant where the kitchen staff and the servers were always fighting and felt as though something was watching them. High EMF fields can often create a sense of unease in people. It can also make them agitated and paranoid. If they are forced to endure high EMF for a long period of time, it can lead to serious health issues, so it’s important to find them. It didn’t take me long to learn that the machines that sent the orders from the servers to the kitchen were faulty. They were putting out such high levels of EMF, the detector I was using overloaded. I couldn’t even get a clear reading. I passed this information off to the restaurant manager. The devices were replaced and the issue stopped. If I had the Hound-200 at that time, I could have gotten a proper reading.
As we started our radio station investigation, I found something peculiar happening. As a medium, I can feel when a ghost comes into the room. Curious, I asked Rachel to hand me the Hound-200. I found it interesting that the device spiked when the ghost came closer. I wasn’t certain if the detector was picking up on the ghost or if the ghost was manipulating the machine. I asked if they could cause the RF level to climb and was astonished when it did. I only had this happen in one area of the building, but it was enough to intrigue me.
I liked the fact that the Hound-200 also has an alarm feature to allow for audio alerts of fluctuations for all the modes. This allows us to focus on the investigation, but still be alerted when there’s a spike in the energy fields.
We will be testing this out further during our November 2nd investigation of the Old Mews Building in New Harmony, Indiana. I want to thank TESMAN for giving us the opportunity to experiment with this powerful, yet affordable device.
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