No argument here. Spending $45 to protect your $1,000-plus investment makes good sense to me. If it helps you avoid the aggravation and time spent replacing one blown IC, the money is well-spent.
73! Dan KB6NU --------------------------------------------------------------------------- President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator CW Geek (FISTS #9342) Read my ham radio blog at www.blurty.com/~kb6nu ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Toepfer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Robert Conley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "#elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ESD??? > Some will argue the expense, but I did some research and these are what I > bought ("Its top technical specifications-exceeds IBM & US military static > control standards."): > > http://www.directdial.com/us/shopstartech/item/prod.asp?item_num=M3013 > http://www.directdial.com/us/shopstartech/item/prod.asp?item_num=SWS100 > > dt > .. > --- Robert Conley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I wish to thank all those who responded to my ESD question! > > The definitive answers have encourages me to order the > > anti-static mat and wrist strap today so I'll have them before > > my next building project. Thanks again. > > 72/71 de "rc" kc5wa _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com