Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separa-
tion of 6 inches (20 cm.) be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent
with the independent research by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers:
•
Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (20 cm)
from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on;
•
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
•
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference.
•
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
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