[Elecraft]K2 static damage

[David Cutter]

Some radios seem more susceptible than others.  When a newly licensed friend 
got arcing and shocks from a Z match feeding a low 210ft doublet, I fitted 
2k2 carbon resistors from each feeder to ground.

David
G3UNA

> For the future, disconnect the antenna when not in use.  The most likely 
> cause of those diode failures is a static surge.  Even in the winter 
> months, snow/rain/wind static can build up a substantial charge even in 
> the absence of lightning.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>