[RFI] FW: Pacemaker and RFI

[David Decoons]

Medtronic will answer your question. Reach out to them and ask to speak to their EMI group.

My doctor wanted me to get an ICD from them. What feedback. I received did receive said 30 feet minimum, but did not state lowest frequency or power level.

I can say with an ICD vest by Zoll I was able to operate all bands @1000 watts with no problem ove4 a period of 60 days. Closest antenna was the 5 band Yagi 25 feet above me. The G5RV for 40/80 was 40 feet at closest.

Luckily an RF ablation eliminated the need for the ICD at this point.

Good luck.

Dave wo2x

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> On Mar 17, 2021, at 8:39 AM, wx5l at charter.net wrote:
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> Greetings RFI Group,
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> Yesterday I had a Medtronic pacemaker implanted in my chest. I was having
> occasional lapses in heart rhythm of 10-15 seconds about once a week.
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> This pacemaker is of new technology shielded in metal.
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> Is there anyone that has experience or an opinion about operating on HF
> frequencies 40 through 10 meters with a pacemaker?
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> In the manual it does refer to being in close proximity to the unit like 6
> inches for cell phones, network routers and laptops. Also mentioned that
> microwave ovens are not an issue but again I am inquiring about HF. 
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> I realize if I'm on my tower working and RF would be emitted would be a
> higher risk.
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> What I'm concerned is operating in my shack about 60 feet from my quad and
> 30 feet from a 40 meter delta loop.
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> I am inquiring about the electromagnetic compatibility.
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> I'm not anticipating info from Medtronic that relates to my particular
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> Thanks,
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> Randy
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> WX5L
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> WX5L at chater.net <mailto:WX5L at chater.net> 
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