[Elecraft] Packing Peanuts

[G4GNX]

If people follow the Elecraft instructions to the letter, the static charge 
will be dissipated through the wrist strap.

If they don't follow the instructions, it's their own stupid fault!

73,

Alan. G4GNX

-----Original Message----- 
From: GaryK9GS
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 4:02 AM
To: Ian Kahn, KM4IK ; 'Kevin - K4VD' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts

Frankly I'm shocked that Elecraft used Styrofoam packing peanuts.   I work 
in electronics manufacturing and my company has banned them from our 
building well over a decade ago.  All of our vendors are required to not use 
them.  They are a killer for electronic components.
It is precisely the static charge that causes them to stick to everything. 
What do you think happens to that static charge that is present on your body 
after handling this packing material when you open a static bag containing 
static sensitive parts?  It has to go somewhere.


73,
Gary K9GS