[Elecraft] esd?

[Robert Conley]

Having never used a wrist strap or anti-static mat before. I'm at a loss 
as to the proper hook up these items. Does the wrist strap attach to the 
anti-static mat. Should these items  attach to an 'earth ground' giving 
me and earth ground potential. Would running a wire to a ground rod 
about 4' away be over kill. Having built a K1 with out these ESD items I 
certainly don't want to chance destroying a K2/KX1 buy not using ESD 
equipment as the K2/KX1 is to big of an investment. I hesitate in 
posting this query as i don't wish to show my ignorance. So going by the 
adage of "The only stupid question is one not asked" I'm asking.
TNX
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