[Elecraft] Packing Peanuts

[Kevin Stover, AC0H]

Ditto.
The prime directive. Follow the manufacturers instructions.

On 6/18/2017 4:02 AM, G4GNX wrote:
> 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
> 
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