[Elecraft] Hello & a question

Thu Mar 13 17:02:36 2003

I wouldn't leave home without them.  Some of the chips and a few
transistors are very sensitive to static buildup.  You don't necessarily
need both a mat and wrist strap in my opinion, but, if you can afford
them, having both wouldn't hurt.

Bruce - W8FU

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Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 5:25 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Hello & a question

Hello all,
I am waiting for my K2, mailed payment 3/7/03.  I chose the K2 because I
became so impressed with Elecraft as I found not one negative thing said
about them or the K2, and because I grew up in the Heath kit era, I
wanted to start my ham career with a kit (new tech with general credit
on 1/8/03).
While I wait for the rig, I am setting up the assembly area to build the
K2, and then I will be rebuilding tube radios from days gone by to help
pay for the next kit.
The question I would like to know is, how important is static control
with solid state kits? Are static mats and wrist straps a must or is
just being careful adequate?  
Many thanks in advance.
sincerely,
Charles, KC9DAO
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