NOT a direct ground - through a high value (1 megohm) resistor, YES. That is basic SAFETY.
Connecting your body directly to ground can cause bodily harm or even death if you accidentally come in contact with a source of voltage. Even low voltages can be dangerous if the source is capable of high current (such as a battery). For the same reasons, do not work on a fully conducting work surface - that may be fine for auto mechanic work, but should never be used to work on any electrical or electronic circuits. It is a matter of personal safety. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/18/2010 2:49 PM, david m wrote: > YES YES YES. Ground both yourself and the item you're working on. It's > basic ESD prevention 101. > >> NO no no ... you don't want to connect yourself to ground. You want to >> connect yourself to whatever semi-conducting surface you are working on >> (the one that the K3 and it's components are resting on). Connecting >> yourself to ground merely increases the chance that there will be a >> potential between you and the rig. >> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
