[Elecraft] Re: Question re K3 diversity reception

[wayne burdick]

Ed Gray W0SD wrote:

> What about Snow static on the main antenna and danger to the rcv?  It 
> is fairly high voltage and I assume not much current? I had a bunch 
> during the 10 meter contest.  Those of us in the north country hear it 
> snapping in the antenna switch quite regularly if not grounded during 
> the winter time.  I have never had trouble with previous radios but 
> wondered since I have read comments about induced power from a passing 
> thunder storm so in these cases you should unhook the K3.

Every antenna jack in the K3 includes a static-charge bleeder resistor. 
If you see DC build-up despite this, let me know and we'll think of 
something else.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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