GROUNDING STRAP

[BILL COCHRAN]

Do I use the wrist grounding strap at all times when I building the kit at all times, or when I am handling the ICs?

BILL COCHRAN
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[KBG Luxford]

I think wear the grounding strap at all times.  Not because you always
need to for the particular task in hand, but because it is so easy to
forget to slip on the wrist strap when it is important to do so.

73
Kevin
VK3DAP / ZL2DAP

BILL COCHRAN wrote:

> Do I use the wrist grounding strap at all times when I building the kit at all times, or when I am handling the ICs?
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[John Lonigro]

Bill:
You only NEED to use the wrist grounding strap when handling some ICs
and some of the transistors.  To be safe, I use it for all ICs and
transistors, but especially the ones that are supplied in anti-static
foam.  Resistors, capacitors, and inductors are not sensitive to static
and are easier to handle if you don't have one wrist on a leash.

73's and good luck,

John AA0VE

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[Darwin, Keith]

I wore the strap all the time.  That way, while I'm handling the rig or
the board, things are protected.  Also, it is way too easy to forget the
strap if you only put it on for the times you "need" it.

- Keith KD1E -
- K2 5411 -

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Do I use the wrist grounding strap at all times when I building the kit
at all times, or when I am handling the ICs?

BILL COCHRAN
  BILL COCHRAN REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS, LLC
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