[Elecraft] ESD Mats

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

And do NOT use your RF earth, use the mains safety earth.


On 30/1/08 16:32, "DW Holtman" <tubestuff at comcast.net> sent:

> Hello,
> 
> One source of ESD stations is Radio Shack.
> 
> The RS Part number is, 276-2370. It is a complete kit, priced at $24.99
> 
> The web address is
> 
> http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102871&cp=&sr=1&origkw=
> static+mat&kw=static+mat&parentPage=search
> 
> There was also an article in QST, Jan 2000 on homebrewing an ESD mat, but I
> don't have it. Wish I did.
> 
> 
> Best,
> DW Holtman
> WB7SSN
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Buller" <k0wa at swbell.net>
> To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:24 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] ESD Mats
> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Where can one find a inexpensive ESD mat?  Or what can be used as an ESD
>> mat?  Also, what about a ESD wrist attachment?  Where do you find them?
>> 
>> Also, I guess you would hook them to the station ground?
>> 
>> Comments are welcome
>> 
>> Lee - K0WA
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply.  If you
>> don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it.  If you
>> can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some
>> Common Sense.  Is Common Sense divine?
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