[R-390] OT: Pacemaker

[James A. (Andy) Moorer]

Pardon the off-topic note, but it is important - at least, to me.

I just had a heart pacemaker put in. It comes with a big booklet of all the 
things you are supposed to avoid. Some are obvious (MRI machines, airport 
security scans), but some were not: arc welders, radio transmitters, and 
soldering irons were specifically mentioned. BTW, it appears microwave ovens 
are OK these days.

As I am not quite ready to give up those things (well, maybe I can do 
without arc welders), I'm curious if there are other pacemaker porters out 
there and if they have had any trouble. Are the cautions for real or are 
they overly conservative? Can I still use my 2-watt hand-held 2m 
transceiver? How about the 5-watt one?

Thanks.

James A. (Andy) Moorer
www.jamminpower.com