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Todays Safety Tip
From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Mon May 22 00:03:32 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Be sure that all power is OFF, and all circuits are SUFFICIENTLY
DISCHARGED, before working on them. Do NOT have anything metal on,
such as jewelry, belts, etc., that could complete an electrical
circuit through you. If you don't know what you're doing, send it
to a ham radio dealer for servicing. The cost incurred for repair
is not worth paying with the price of your life!! As little as 1
amp (1000 milliamps) of electricity, if even that, can be fatal!!
With some of the gear nowadays, it's cheaper to throw it in the
trash, if it quits working, and buy a replacement rig...rather
than send it off for repairs.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Thu May 25 00:03:32 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
If sending gear off for repairs, send it to a reputable dealer.
Area hams may mean well, and try to save you some money, but if
they make one wrong wiring deal, it could set your shack ablaze,
or even injure or kill you when you turn it in.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Sun May 28 00:03:58 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Keep people and pets away from RF Output. An RF safety evaluation
is REQUIRED above certain levels, and it varies by band. Do NOT
touch antennas while transmitting, as you can get a nasty RF burn,
which is quite painful upon infliction, and it will take a
considerable amount of time to heal.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Tue May 30 00:03:16 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Keep up with the latest safety regulations, especially with
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and the regulations for
Part 97 on RF safety. Ignorance of such can cost you your life!!
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Sun Jun 4 00:03:32 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Never work alone, in the shack or elsewhere. If something happens,
you may not be found until after you're injured (you likely will
be too injured to call for help), or after you're dead.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Wed Jun 7 00:03:18 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Have safety gear for you, and all involved, along with a First Aid
Kit, and someone nearby to render aid, or to call 911, if needed.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should only be administered
by those with proper training.
In the latter case, critical seconds can literally mean the
difference between life and death.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Fri Jun 16 00:03:22 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Do NOT store flammable liquids, including gasoline (i.e. for power
generators) in the shack. If you have these, they should be placed
in approved containers in approved storage areas. In those areas
do NOT smoke or use any open flames!!
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Mon Jun 19 00:03:30 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
If you smell gas in the shack, get to the shut off valve, and turn
it off. Evacuate everyone from the property, and call the Fire
Department and the Gas Company. Do not re-enter the structure
until it has been checked for safety. One spark or open flame
could trigger a fiery, fatal, huge, explosion.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Thu Jun 22 00:03:44 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Never refill the tank of a generator while it is running. Turn it
off, and let it cool down considerably, before refueling it. Then,
let any spill residue evaporate, before restarting the generator.
Otherwise, a flash fire or explosion could result.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Sun Jun 25 00:03:48 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Never run the generator in an enclosed space. The unit will produce
deadly carbon monoxide fumes that are colorless, odorless, and
tasteless; and inhaling these over even a short period of time
will cause either serious illness, unconsciousness, and ultimately,
death.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Wed Jun 28 00:05:06 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Have an EMERGENCY EXIT out of the shack, and make sure that it is
NOT blocked, in case you need to exit the shack quickly.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
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From
Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to
All on Fri Jun 30 00:03:12 2023
Here is today's Ham Shack Safety Tip:
Beware of used towers and gear, which may have hidden defects.
Most hams will not give others "a bum steer", but there are
some who are willing to make a quick buck on a useless item,
basically "a worthless boat anchor doorstop". In short "you get
what you pay for". It's best to buy "fresh tower", as it were,
even if it costs more.
--- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)