[Elecraft] ESD precautions?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

A long ground wire won't cause any problems for grounding static
electricity, just as it doesn't for low-frequency AC such as the 60 Hz mains
current. 

Now, RF... That's a whole different matter! 

Ron AC7AC

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Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 12:19 PM
To: John Cooper; Able2fly at aol.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ESD precautions?


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73 Stuart K5KVH AC ground might not be at ground potential due to long AC
lines to the workbench.