Static zap from houseshoes

[mikerodgerske5gbc]

I read of a ham who lost his 817 when he touched the power button to turn it off. Static had built up in his body from carpet, houseshoes. Certainly something to be aware of.

Merry Christmas

I saw it on the radio!

Happy QSO'ing.      Mike R


     
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