[Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

[Mike]

I use the same one. The number is 276-2370. It's called an "Anti-Static 
Service Kit".
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102871

73, Mike NF4L

Don Cunningham wrote:
> Chris,
> I bought a very nice set from Radio Shack that contained a nice wrist strap 
> and the anti-static mat with a long ground lead for around $30.  The wrist 
> strap has a bananna plug that plugs into a mount on the mat itself and from 
> that central point the ground wire (10' long) with an alligator clip on the 
> end.  That makes a solid connection to the same point and worked very well 
> for me.  I would say that mat needs to be grounded and tied to the wrist 
> strap, or I would think, at least grounded at the same point.  Hope that 
> helps, and can look up a stock number if you don't see it on the RS site. 
> The mat is bright red, hi.
> 73,
> Don, WB5HAK 
>
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