[Elecraft] K3 ESD

[Don Wilhelm]

  Ron,

While we all agree that screws in an anti-static package is overkill, I 
hope that all will consider the essential content of this thread.

It does not matter whether everything is a "ground" or whether it is at 
1000 volts above ground.  What is important is that everything in your 
working environment is at the same potential.  Connecting your wrist 
strap and the anti-static mat (on your work area) to the same "ground" 
point will assure that condition.

Open the ESD prevention packages on the anti-static mat and let your 
hands linger on the antistatic mat a bit before picking up any component 
and all will be well.

As for "touching a grounded metal surface", my prior comments will 
suffice - it is better than nothing, but there is a "better way".

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/18/2010 10:58 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> I've gotten spare screws from Elecraft in ESD packages too, Hi!
>
> But, if a newbie isn't sure, it's not a bad "rule of thumb".
>
> Gad, I'm glad that thread is over!
>
> Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Cunningham [mailto:wb5hak at martineer.net]
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 6:06 PM
> To: n1al at cds1.net; Ron D'Eau Claire
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 ESD
>
> Mouser does it all the time.  My Amphenol PL-259's were even in ESD
> packaging.  Good thing is they arrived with no static damage :>)
> 73,
> Don
>
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