{"product_id":"defcon-emp-alert-system","title":"DEFCON™ - EMP Alert System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDEFCON EMP Alert System\u003c\/strong\u003e detects disturbances from an electromagnetic pulse. Most people remain unaware when an EMP occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e Modern electronics may stop functioning before you suspect trouble. This device monitors power lines and ambient air for surges. Once detected, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: 600; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(119, 119, 119);\"\u003eDEFCON™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e provides audible warnings for your home protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wd-nav-wrapper wd-nav-tabs-wrapper text-center\" style=\"margin-top: calc(var(--wd-single-spacing) * -1 - 1px); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; color: rgb(119, 119, 119);\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"wd-nav wd-nav-tabs wd-icon-pos-left tabs wc-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; text-align: left; align-items: center;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"description_tab active\" id=\"tab-title-description\" role=\"tab\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nav-link-text wd-tabs-title\" style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--nav-color-active); text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wd-accordion-item\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(119, 119, 119);\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content woocommerce-Tabs-panel\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wc-tab-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the DEFCON EMP Alert System?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThe\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e DEFCON™ \u003c\/span\u003eis a low-cost device designed to detect electrical disturbances from an EMP or CME. This \u003cstrong\u003emonitoring unit\u003c\/strong\u003e plugs into any standard 120-volt AC receptacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThe unit provides immediate awareness during a solar storm or high-altitude detonation. Its sophisticated sensors track voltage fluctuations across the local electrical grid constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThis proactive detection allows homeowners to secure critical hardware. Constant vigilance is necessary as grid threats can arrive without visual or audible cues from the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow does\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEMP ALERT™ detect E1, E2 and E3 of an EMP\/CME?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/disasterpreparer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Multi-Threat.jpg\" width=\"652\" height=\"643\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eE1 and E2 are detected by high-speed circuits. E3 is detected by a circuit monitoring the power lines continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThese specialized circuits react within nanoseconds to identify the specific signatures of harmful electromagnetic interference. Each phase of an event is analyzed in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eBy separating these different pulse types, the device ensures precision. This technology filters out standard power noise while remaining sensitive to genuine electromagnetic threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow does the \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDEFCON™ warn of an EMP\/CME?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDEFCON™\u003c\/span\u003e provides three distinct audible alarms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: var(--list-mb); padding-left: var(--li-pl);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003e(1) a brief \u003cem style=\"font-variant: inherit;\"\u003e‘beep’\u003c\/em\u003e for E1\/E2-type pulses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003e(2) a long sustained \u003cu style=\"font-variant: inherit;\"\u003e‘beeeeep’\u003c\/u\u003e for E3 overvoltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003e(3) a pulsating ‘beep-beep-beep’ for E3 undervoltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eRed lights also become visible when any detection occurs. These visual cues serve as a secondary confirmation if you are in a high-noise environment during the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThe 85 dB alarm ensures that you can hear the notification from other rooms. This clear distinction between pulse types helps you understand the specific nature of the disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWon’t I already know if an EMP\/CME occurs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eMost people will have no way of knowing. Detonations high in the atmosphere produce no visible flash or explosion sound. The \u003cstrong\u003eDEFCON™ notification tool\u003c\/strong\u003e provides that missing notification house-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eWithout a dedicated sensor, you might mistake a pulse for a simple power outage. Early warning is vital for securing sensitive electronics before permanent damage occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eMost grid failures appear identical at the start. Real-time data from a specialized sensor is the only way to confirm a pulse event while time remains to act. This proactive approach saves equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat good is it knowing that an EMP or CME is occurring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eKnowing the danger gives you time to open your main breaker. The DEFCON EMP Alert System ensures you can warn your family immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eFast action allows you to disconnect backup generators and solar arrays. You can also place small communication devices into Faraday shields during those critical first seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThis response window is essential for long-term survival. Protecting your infrastructure from the initial surges can preserve your ability to generate power and communicate later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWon’t an EMP immediately take down the power grid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eSustained E3 energy damages transformers over time. The \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDEFCON™\u003c\/span\u003e gives you time to take action while E3 begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eWhile the E1 pulse is nearly instantaneous, the ground-induced currents of E3 can build up over several minutes. This window allows for emergency protocols to be executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eThe ability to differentiate between these phases means you are not acting blindly. Precise awareness ensures you follow the correct shutdown steps as the situation evolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIf I have surge protection, do I need this device?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eSurge protectors do not stop sustained E3 energy. This unit complements protection by warning you before voltages become fatal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eTraditional surge suppressors are designed for short spikes from lightning or grid switching. They cannot mitigate the long-duration saturation caused by severe solar weather events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003eIntegrating this system into your prep strategy provides a complete safety loop. It fills the gap left by standard residential surge equipment during massive events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUnique Features of DEFCON™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: var(--list-mb); padding-left: var(--li-pl);\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eWarns of both EMP and CME disturbances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eDetects high-frequency E1\/E2 impulses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eDetects out-of-spec line voltage from E3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eSound 85 dB alarm with unique tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eHardened analog design with no digital electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003ePlugs into standard 120-volt AC receptacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eConstant monitoring with low power draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: var(--li-mb);\"\u003eDurable construction for long-term placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: var(--wd-tags-mb);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Faraday Defense","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47208916746518,"sku":"14684","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0163\/6417\/5424\/files\/DEFCON-Hero-min_2b1541b3-32a2-4543-bf48-17456d1e64e5.jpg?v=1756239906","url":"https:\/\/www.hoplitearmor.com\/products\/defcon-emp-alert-system","provider":"Hoplite Armor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}