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k1 static charge

Posted by Don Baucom on Jun 18, 2012; 3:49am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/k1-static-charge-tp7557763.html

Im operating portable from Taos, NM. I am using a K1 on the front porch. the antenna is a long wire about 80ft drapped over the roof connected to a binding post . The negative post has a 6 foot wire connected to it. The K1 will tune it to 1.5 swr. The issue is almost everytime I touch the case, I get a static spark. This seems worrisome. Should I be worried?. If so, what should I do? Taos is at 7000 feet with virtually no humidty.

73
Don
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