Tom LA1PHA wrote: A wristwrap and antistatic mat would be nice , but knowing about the problem
and use some common sence , you can do without it unless you live in very dry enviroment. ------------------------------------- I've done that too, even in a very dry environment. However it's important to realize that just moving one's arms or shifting around on the seat of the chair - especially a cloth seat - can produce destructive static charges. Keep touching the ground repeatedly as you work. An inexpensive wrist strap is a great investment. Mine has a little Velcro strap and a snap-on ground wire with the required built-in resistor to avoid serious shock hazards. I think it cost under US $10. Another US $15 or wo will get you a "static dissipative" mat that provides further protection. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
