Hi George > > Several years ago my XYL went through the same and had a pacemaker put in. At > the time, I was seriously into contesting and at one time I had multiple > stations in a multi multi setup. During that time I had concerns too and > invited the Medtronics tech to my house to confirm no issues. Amazingly my > wife was ok doing what I considered a worse case test. Fired up 4 stations, > 1500 watts each, with what yagis were in play, all pointed to the house. > Thought I might affect the laptop/sensing unit from the tech but no. Not a > single issue with anything (Good!). Closest tower was 100 ft away. > > Not sure if it’s exactly the same unit but the Medtronics stuff excellent in > this environment. I don’t think you will have any problems. > > Regards, > > Mark, K1RX > > >> On Mar 8, 2020, at 10:24 AM, George Taft via Topband >> <topband@contesting.com> wrote: >> >> A few years ago, my Cardiologist was recommending a pacemaker for my heart >> health. I was concerned over RF issues with my DX operating and polled the >> TB reflector for personal reports from those who current had pacemakers >> installed. I got several encouraging reports, but at that time my heart >> health was stable and I opted not to have it done. >> >> I currently suffer from A-fib and the condition is worse than that previous >> period. My Cardiologist is now recommending a new pacemaker device: >> Medtronics Micra. It is installed directly into a heart chamber and has a >> supposedly battery life of ten years or more. My specialist says there is no >> danger from RF issues with the "Micra" implant. >> >> I mostly operate low bands on my two phased arrays which are some distance >> (400 - 500 ft) from my shack. And of course I use an Amp with output of >> 1000-1500 w. >> >> Is there anyone on the TB reflector with experience with this new pacemaker >> device? I would appreciate comments either on or off line, thanks >> >> 73 George W8UVZ >> _________________ >> Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
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