Sam, I lack proof, but I believe that the only thing that bare foot technique provides is one cold foot. Spray your clothing and the immediate area with "Static Guard" will provide greater protection than the anti-static mat and wrist strap alone.
73, Don W3FPR Sam Scripter wrote: > Re: Effectiveness of going Bare Foot? > > I'm writing in search of technical opinions. Am I in the right place? ; ) > > I am _not_ writing about running a rig "barefoot", without an amplifier. > > I am writing about building my K2 and add-on kits _with one foot bare_ -- > bare foot skin in direct contact with a linoleum-tile floor, and _never > while on a carpet_. I do this in addition to having an anti-static mat > and a wristband attached thereto. > > > ______________________________________________________________ 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