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taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on
the outside of the vehicle.
3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as
commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV
broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM)
radios.
NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as
cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV
sets, CD players, cassette players, and small
appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers are
not likely to cause EMI problems to your mobility
scooter, so far as we know.
Mobility Scooter Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI)
Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as
one move closer to the transmitting antenna (source),
the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources
(transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to
unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very
close to the mobility scooter control system while
using these devices. This can affect mobility scooter
movement and braking.
Therefore, the warnings listed below are intended to
prevent possible interference with the control system
of the mobility scooter. Electromagnetic interference
(EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations,
amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios,
and cellular phones can affect mobility scooters.
Following the warnings listed
below should reduce the chance of unintended brake
release or scooter movement, which could result in
serious injury.
1) Do not operate hand-held transceivers
(transmitters receivers), such as citizens band
(CB) radios, or turn on personal
communication devices such as cellular
phones while the mobility scooter is turned
ON;
2) Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as
radio or TV stations, and try to avoid getting
close to them;
SAFETY
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