RE: ESD Mat
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Paul,
I picked up an ESD mat at Radio Shack. I was a nice size, had pockets for tools to stay in, the wrist strap on a coiled cable and a 6 foot or so connection to ground either via and alligator clip or banana plug. The biggest problem was remembering to disconnect the wrist strap ( via a banana plug ) when I got up from the table. :-) It was $24.95. The first employee in the store didn't have a clue as to what I was asking for.....no surprise there. 73, Dave N8AG k3/100 #414 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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Thanks. The part # is 276-2370. That the clerks can understand.
73 de Brian/K3KO
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In reply to this post by Dave Agsten
I am sure others may have discovered this, but I will mention it anyway.
It takes about one second to find out that a wrist strap, and its lead, are frequently in the way. I solved that problem by sliding the wrist band halfway up my forearm. Unfortunately, it doesn't remond you to take it off when you get up from the table or put it back on when you sit down. ;-) 72, Neal WA6OCP K3/10/305
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In reply to this post by Dave Agsten
Per a request, here's some additional info on the ESD mat from Radio Shack: They call it an "Anti-Static Service Kit". Radio Shack Part# 276-2370 Specs: Vinyl - 26 x 24 inches Ground Cord 10' - Banana type plug or an alligator clip Connector: Banana Jack - built-in 1Meg Ohm resistor Wrist Strap Length: 6' Two Sewn-In Pockets I was actually surprised to see that a small Radio Shack in Fredericksburg, VA had three or four of these in stock. 73, Dave N8AG K3/100 #414 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by Neal
I ran into the same problem, then discovered the mat lead reaches to the floor, so I put the strap around my ankle. No more knocking the parts trays across the workspace. I DO have to remember it's attached when I get up :-o Rob KC6ROC K2/100 #5924 --- WA6OCP <[hidden email]> wrote: > > I am sure others may have discovered this, but I > will mention it anyway. > > It takes about one second to find out that a wrist > strap, and its lead, are > frequently in the way. I solved that problem by > sliding the wrist band > halfway up my forearm. > > Unfortunately, it doesn't remond you to take it off > when you get up from the > table or put it back on when you sit down. ;-) > > 72, Neal WA6OCP > K3/10/305 > > > > Dave Agsten wrote: > > > > Paul, > > > > I picked up an ESD mat at Radio Shack. I was a > nice > > size, had pockets for tools to stay in, the wrist > > strap on a coiled cable and a 6 foot or so > connection > > to ground either via and alligator clip or banana > > plug. The biggest problem was remembering to > > disconnect the wrist strap ( via a banana plug ) > when > > I got up from the table. :-) > > > > > > It was $24.95. The first employee in the store > didn't > > have a clue as to what I was asking for.....no > > surprise there. > > > > 73, > > Dave > > N8AG > > k3/100 #414 > > > > > > > > > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > > > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Post to: [hidden email] > > 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 > > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at > Nabble.com. > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by Dave Agsten
Morse Express is cheaper than the other sources mentioned:
http://www.mtechnologies.com/tools/#strap Windy Dankoff KM5Q K3 due in late March On Feb 23, 2008, at 9:14 PM, [hidden email] wrote: > Yes, these mats do provide insurance aganist potentially very costly > damage. However, in terms of technology and materials these things are > a real swindle. If the K3 was valued on the same scale as these rubber > mats, wire and alligator clips, it would probably cost about $25,000. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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I'm using this one right now, as I'm building my K3:
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=451 I'm no expert, but it seems very nice. It's 23" X 23". 73, Steve NN4X On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 10:50 AM, Windy Dankoff <[hidden email]> wrote: > Morse Express is cheaper than the other sources mentioned: > http://www.mtechnologies.com/tools/#strap > > Windy Dankoff > KM5Q > K3 due in late March > > > On Feb 23, 2008, at 9:14 PM, [hidden email] wrote: > > > Yes, these mats do provide insurance aganist potentially very costly > > damage. However, in terms of technology and materials these things are > > a real swindle. If the K3 was valued on the same scale as these rubber > > mats, wire and alligator clips, it would probably cost about $25,000. > > > > 73, > > Drew > > AF2Z > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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