[Milsurplus] For God's Sake- Stop and Think

[antqradio at juno.com]

Yes, do it yourself defibrillation doesn't have much going for it.
Made most of my mistakes in my late teens, early twenties when servicing
GRT-3s.
Fortunately, I was a fast learner.

Remove watches and rings, and put one hand in your pocket!

So what were you doing when Mr. Electron shook your hand?
Regards,
Jim

On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:42:02 -0600 David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
writes:
> I work on solid state stuff all day long.
> 12-48 volts leads to complacency.
> Lack of rest can also cost you.
> 
> NEVER work on boatanchor radios
> when you're tired or distracted!
> It's so easy to get in the habit of just
> grabbing stuff when it's only got 12 volts on it.
> Like checking to see if that resistor is getting hot.
> 500 volts HURTS. BAD.
> 
> Damn lucky to still be breathing.
> I got away with a burn, bruises from
> falling over and a knot on my head.
> Pure, God-given dumb luck.
> 
> Don't be stupid like me.
> 
> Stop.  Think.  Go SLOW.
>       Stay Alive.
> 
> Dave S.