Old Polar H1 chest strap

[Mary24]

I just got a rower with a PM5. I have an old Polar H1 chest strap heart monitor. Is this old Polar compatible with the PM5/ErgData? Thanks.

[Ombrax]

I believe the H1 uses ANT, not ANT+.

I don't know if the PM5 can receive that or not. Hopefully someone here will know.

[Carl Watts]

Just hit "Connect" on the PM5 and try and connect it.

The PM5 scans for available devices so if it doesn't come up then no.

Get yourself a new ANT+ strap if it doesn't work. Garmin now look to have some good ones available,

[Cyclist2]

The Polar is an analog device, I believe. I have one for use on my PM3, but I need the separate pickup device plugged into the monitor. The PM5 does not have the connection for a separate pickup device, it won't support the Polar (https://www.concept2.com/service/heart-rate-equipment).

[Carl Watts]

Yes if its an early "Polar or "Polar Coded" its not going to work on a PM5. Did try to Google specific information on the H1 but its vauge.

After you move to ANT+ there is no going back, the range of only 6 feet at best and loads on interference problems with the older tech it was pretty hopeless.