Safety and General Use While Driving
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Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by
and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15 cm from their pacemaker when the radio is
turned ON.
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place.
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device
to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to
assist you in obtaining this information.
Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws regarding the use of handheld radios whilst driving, and always obey
them.
Do not place a portable radio over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags
inflate with extreme force. If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to
persons in the vehicle.
