[Elecraft] Static

[Ian Stirling]

On Monday 05 June 2006 17:01, Jim and Carol wrote:

> Contemplating a K2 kit and have glanced over the archives but may have missed one on this subject.  My biggest concern right now is ruining components.  I haven't built a kit since Heathkit days where this was not as big of a problem.  Do I really need a panavise etc. and static mat to work on?   I have a little discharging device hooked to the ground on an ac outlet that I use during the winter when the carpeting generates a lot of static and works well to discharge before touching any ham gear.  Is this a similar hookup for a wrist strap and possibly a sheet of aluminum as a work top all hooked to the same ground?  Unable to get a better earth ground from a second floor condo.  Any suggestions for a good static free set up to work aside from buying a mat etc. would be appreciated.

  I built my K2 with no static precautions other than
touching an earthed metal power supply case every so often,
especially after moving away and returning to my seat.
  No problems for me.

Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962
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