Lou,

Based on what's been said in this thread, I agree with those who think it 
was a static discharge.  They're pretty common in the wintertime when the 
heat is on and the air is very dry.

Steve

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Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 00:25
Subject: Re: Sony Dream Machine Talking Clock Radios


>I did ask what else she was touching, but she couldn't recall.  I also
> asked if she had wet hands, which she didn't.
>
> One of the maintenance people tested the outlet and said that it was
> normal.  I have the radio packed up to take back over to her place as I
> can't see anything wrong with it.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 07:12 AM 3/10/2009 -0400, you wrote:
>>Maybe if she was sleepy the static shock seemed more severe.  I first
>>wondered if it had moving parts that could generate static electricity.
>>
>>Don't most appliances get certified by Underwriters laboratories?
>>
>>
>>And even if she touched the hot side of the outlet, she needs a path to
>>complete the circuit.  One would expect the bedroom floor to be
>>carpeted.
>>
>>Mark
>>
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