[RFI] FW: Pacemaker and RFI

[David Eckhardt]

We have Medtronic in Boulder, Co.  I and others I know have done EMI/RFI
work for them.  I can assure you they have a robust department that
addresses such concerns.  Contact them.  I'm sure you will get your
questions answered.

Dave - WØLEV

On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM <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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