Re: Why ? (Hand in Pocket)

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1 total messages Started by Steve Popovich Thu, 28 Jan 1993 16:09

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Author: Steve Popovich
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 16:09

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#If your off hand moves, it throws off your balance.  (If the TV tech's
#hand moves, he probably gets zapped.)

Well, yes, sort of.  If the hand that's inside your set moves, he
probably gets zapped, whether or not his other hand is in his pocket.
The difference is in the quality of the zap.  The reason why the TV
tech (or a radio amateur working on the 2000 volt power supply for his
transmitting amplifier) has his hand in his pocket is that there, if
he happens to touch some high voltage with his other hand, he won't
complete a circuit from one hand to the other through the heart, which
would be virtually certain to kill him.  The jolt could still do him
in, but at least he's got a chance this way.  As for why the shooters
put their off hands in their pockets, I think a lot of people have
answered this question already, so I won't even try.
	-Steve, WB3I

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