Epilepsy: TomTom Link 300 & TomTom Pro-7100

[CarpetMan]

I currently use an original TT ONE and have had no trouble with it whatsoever.

I'm now getting a new company car and they are saying that they want to install the above tracking system. I've got no issue with that as they can ring me up at any time and find out where I am, but this combined system doesn't just receive the satellite signal it also transmits. My company has asked me, under the guise of 'Duty of Care' to confirm my acceptance of the system.

I'll be honest I don't know whether it could affect my epilepsy or not. Is there anyone out there with any experience or even medical knowledge about these things?

I should say that I drive because the DVLA accept that my seizures only occur whilst I'm asleep, but I do 25,000 miles a year and can't afford to put that at risk.

Web pages: http://business.tomtom.com/en_gb/products/link/300/specification/
Link 300 http://business.tomtom.com/en_gb/products/link/pro-7100/specification/

[M8TJT]

[Andy_P]

Just second what M8TJT said...

The transmit/receive aspect of all TomToms with "LIVE" capability is exactly the same as a mobile phone, so if you are OK with those then you should be fine.

Even if there was a potential issue, a mobile phone is obviously going to be a lot closer to your head than a TomTom (or it's control box), so any radiation is hugely reduced.

Normal 'LIVE'-capable TomToms have the SIM card and transmitter in the unit itself, but the professional LINK system has it in an external box which "talks" to the TomTom 7100 via Bluetooth.
I believe the control box is usually mounted somewhere under the dashboard or another out-of-the-way place, and it has a cable to a separate aerial which would in all probability be mounted outside the vehicle, reducing any radiation into the cab even further.

In these modern times I guess I should always add a disclaimer that if you have ANY concerns you should check with your GP or specialist, but I don't honestly think you have anything to worry about.
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[Andy_P]

Oh.. and this link seems to work for the Go7100 specs...

http://business.tomtom.com/en_gb/products/pro-7100/specifications/
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