My ESD problem with the K2 and KPA followed a severe shaking over washboard
roads on a voyage to remote Chaco Canyon. The K2 was riding in a Lowes foam
surround carrying case. I can not prove, but I do not think the ESD that
zapped the directional couplers came from an antenna. It happened immediately
upon reconnecting the K2 to the KPA (which had been left entirely disconnected
and which worked perfectly before the trip).
for me, at least, the moral of the story, I now have static free wrapping for
the K2 when it rides in the foam fitting case. Maybe I am wrong, but can't
hurt. Maybe this report will also protect others from the frustration.
73,
Fred
KT5X
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