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Re: Re: streamer hit




In a message dated 11/11/98 11:56:38 PM, you wrote:

<<Even a coil delivering
a 2 foot long "streamer" can produce serious R.F. burns, if the
discharge is taken directly to the skin (hands, arms, head, etc.)>>

I agree with Bill.  I have a nice RF burn scar on my butt that reminds me to
be careful of TC sparks.  It only takes once, and if you live through it, you
never again forget to remove microphone cords before doing some of the more
dramatic demos.  

Robert Krampf
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