What is one safety step when working with radio gear?

Ground circuits and antennas properly.

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  1. Ground circuits and antennas properly ✔
  2. Hold antennas during lightning
  3. Ignore power outlets

Why: Safety precautions include grounding for direct and alternating current circuits, power outlets, antennas, and lightning.

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Answer: Ground circuits and antennas properly. Safety precautions include grounding for direct and alternating current circuits, power outlets, antennas, and lightning.

  1. Scouting America: Radio www.scouting.org/merit-badges/radio
    Grounding for direct and alternating current circuits, power outlets, antennas, and lightning
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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