My ESD problem with the K2 and KPA followed a severe shaking over washboard roads on a voyage to remote Chaco Canyon. The K2 was riding in a Lowes foam surround carrying case. I can not prove, but I do not think the ESD that zapped the directional couplers came from an antenna. It happened immediately upon reconnecting the K2 to the KPA (which had been left entirely disconnected and which worked perfectly before the trip).
for me, at least, the moral of the story, I now have static free wrapping for the K2 when it rides in the foam fitting case. Maybe I am wrong, but can't hurt. Maybe this report will also protect others from the frustration. 73, Fred KT5X _______________________________________________ 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
