Victoreen

Victoreen – Brand Review & Overview

Victoreen is one of the oldest names in radiation measurement, originally founded in 1928 in Ohio and long known as the “first nuclear company” for its pioneering x‑ray dosimeters and survey meters. Over the decades, Victoreen instruments have ranged from early condenser R-meters and ion-chamber survey meters to civil-defense classics like the CD V‑700 Geiger counter and CD V‑715 high-range gamma meter, many of which became iconic Cold War fallout tools and are now sought-after collectibles.

On this site, Victoreen-branded products would typically be vintage or surplus radiation instruments such as CD V‑700 Geiger counters, CD V‑715 and CD V‑717 ion chamber meters, and related accessories. These units appeal to collectors, educators, and enthusiasts interested in the history of radiation safety, as well as hobbyists who enjoy restoring and demonstrating mid‑20th‑century survey technology rather than relying on it for primary, modern dosimetry.

As you browse this brand, pay close attention to model numbers, range markings, and overall condition, including case integrity, meter movement, and battery compartment corrosion. Choosing the right Victoreen instruments lets you build a historically rich set of civil-defense and medical-era radiation gear that showcases how measurement technology evolved from early analog meters to today’s digital detectors.