[Elecraft] k1 static charge

[Niel Skousen]

10 k resistor from antenna binding post to ground
Is the radio grounded ?  That may help to

Niel


On Jun 17, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Don Baucom wrote:

> Im operating portable from Taos, NM. I am using a K1 on the front porch. the
> antenna is a long wire about 80ft drapped over the roof connecred to binding
> post on the bact of the k1. The negavtive post has a 6 foot wire connected
> to it. The K1 will tune it to 1.5 swr. The issue is almost everytime I touch
> the case, I get a static spark. This seems worrisome. Should I be worried?.
> If so, what should I do? Taos is at 7000 feet with virtually no humidty.
> 
> 73
> Don
> K4YND
> 
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