[Elecraft] Antenna static charge precautions - any tips?

[stan levandowski]

Thanks, Don.  I have a homebrew doublet with a gas discharge center 
insulator and I have been under the (apparently incorrect) assumption 
that I've been well protected from static buildup.  I've also got a 
coaxial switch which is dialed into the dummy load when not in use.

Guess, I better go out and buy a 22K resistor now and fnish the job ;)

Appreciate the tip.

73, Stan WB2LQF


On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 9:17 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:


>
> The Gas discharge tubes are effective against large charges - the ones 
> I have will squelch a voltage in excess of 600 volts, but below that 
> level, they will do nothing.  That 600 volt surge is enough to take 
> out the diodes in the K2 KPA100.  The K3 has more protection. but 
> still should not be trusted when it comes to static charges.
>