Re: [Amps] pacemaker and hf amplifiers questions

[Will Matney <craxd1@ezwv.com>]

Larry,

I'm not a lawyer, or a judge so I really don't know for sure. If the 
neighbor knew you had this, and didn't say anything, it would be his own 
fault, not yours, or I would think. Does the neighbor know of any 
possible problems he could have around strong RF fields? If he has been 
informed, I don't think you would be liable. Now, if he was informed and 
told you that you would have to quit using it, that would be a big 
problem. If you continued, and something happened, you could be up the 
creek without a paddle. Even though your licensed, there may be 
restrictions because of this, I'm not really sure. Even though the 
license says you can operate, won't stop a civil law suit either. That 
law suit could be devastating by the costs alone. I do believe I'd have 
a talk with the neighbors and see what they say. You may ought to get an 
agreement in writing on this. If they've been warned of any hazard, and 
they're all okay with it, then you would be in the clear. Even on a law 
suit, the judge would first review the signed letter, and most likely 
would throw the case out. It would probably be the best to have your 
attorney draw up the letter too!

Best & 73's

Will Matney


lncarman wrote:

> Larry said:
>
>   I have an interesting question. What if my close proximity neighbor 
> has a pacemaker & I'm aware of it, I'm running legal limit watts,
> and their pacemaker stops pacing ( TILT! ) ?   Who's gonna be liable 
> in a court case? The manufacturer or me?
> Makes me wonder if this has actually ever happened....
> Do they have a amp building shop in prison?
>
> Regards,
> N5BIP
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat1242@ispwest.com>
> To: "J.Hector Garcia M" <Hector@telecom1.net>
> Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 8:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] pacemaker and hf amplifiers qstions
>
>
> > On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:06:35 -0800, J.Hector Garcia M wrote:
> >
> > > i have a very important question  abouth the pacemakers and  the 
> > > possible problems that the RF from my amps can  affect my 
> > > grandmother  pacemaker, she live with us and   she receive one the 
> > > past week,
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________
> >
> > If I may respectfully suggest, something this important should not be
> > left to the members of this group, no matter how well intentioned they
> > may be.  You should contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker and get
> > the information from them.  They will probably tell you "no RF at
> > all", because they want to cover themselves, but you should press for
> > copies of their test results.  Don't take no for an answer.
> >
> > And good for you for being concerned.
> >
> > --
> > Bill W6WRT
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