Hi Jim, I work in an electronics industry and despite all the great reports from people who said "I build mine on shag carpet and it works fine" ESD damage is a real issue that causes real problems that don't always show up immediately.
ESD protection falls under the category of an ounce of protection. I happen to have a mat which is where I built my K2. If I did not have a mat, I'd likely get some sheet aluminum and connect it to a grounded outlet through a 1 Meg resistor. Use that as your work surface but be careful not to scratch your rig. In either case, get and wear a wrist strap. It is cheap insurance. - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - -----Original Message----- Hello, Any suggestions for a good static free set up to work aside from buying a mat etc. would be appreciated. tnx, Jim/k2hn _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
