[AMRadio] Testing Iron

[rbethman]

This applies to all of us with high voltages.

Do not put your life in the belief that the bleeder resistors always 
work.  This goes back to assume.  We've all been taught what the results 
of that word can do.

The topic of testing transmitters and their components has been flying 
through the list.

Safety is very much in play.

Remember the shorting sticks of old.  What - you don't have one?

Not only should you, it should be well marked.  It should always have 
the ground strap attached to ground.

Does your family know how to use it?  Do they understand how to pry you 
loose from your equipment with it?

Yep!  There is a board on the wall in my shack.  I use the shorting 
stick before I go poking around.  These '40s, '50s, and '60s pieces of 
equipment may have from 800VDC upwards to include 4 or 5 KV.

Don't be a statistic.  Also pay attention to the latest in CPR methods.  
New guidelines now are out that tell us to forget the rescue breaths!  
Rather, holler for someone to call 911, and begin constant chest 
compressions at a rate of 110 compressions per minute.

As sent by a friend:

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> *_THIS IS FOR EVERYBODY!!!   NEW CPR PROCEDURE._*
> *I want all my friends and family to watch this - in case I need you. 
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> the simplest explanation of exactly what to do if someone near you 
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> *//*
> http://ahsc.arizona.edu/node/730
My $0.02

Bob - N0DGN