[Elecraft] Static

[Mike Scott]

I often connect my wrist strap to my ankle. That frees my hand up and I
don't drag the strap wire through my project which can push components
around and onto the floor. The wire goes to a 1 Meg resistor and then to
electrical ground using the ground pin of an outlet.

Mike Scott
AE6WA
Tarzana, CA (near LA)
Elecraft KX1 4-Watts

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 5:42 AM
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Static

Hi Jim,

I work in an electronics industry and despite all the great reports from
people who said "I build mine on shag carpet and it works fine" ESD
damage is a real issue that causes real problems that don't always show
up immediately.

ESD protection falls under the category of an ounce of protection.  I
happen to have a mat which is where I built my K2.  If I did not have a
mat, I'd likely get some sheet aluminum and connect it to a grounded
outlet through a 1 Meg resistor.  Use that as your work surface but be
careful not to scratch your rig.

In either case, get and wear a wrist strap.  It is cheap insurance.

- Keith KD1E -
- K2 5411 -

-----Original Message-----
Hello,
Any suggestions for a good static free set up to work aside from buying
a mat etc. would be appreciated.
tnx,
Jim/k2hn
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