[AMPS] Static discharge caused arcs

[N6BUU@aol.com]

In a message dated 03/10/2000 01:18:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
baycock@HIWAAY.NET writes:

<< 
 Colin has a good point- I was in someones shack (many years ago) and saw
 his COAX sitting in a fruit-jar. HIs explanation was that it contained the
 spark when the winter wind blew hard. He routinely disconnected his antenna
 when not in use. >>
i know of a ham who lost the front end on two kenwood 850s because of charge 
build up on the antenna.         hank

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