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[AMPS] Hi Power Connectors

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Subject: [AMPS] Hi Power Connectors
From: Michael Tope" <W4EF@dellroy.com (Michael Tope)
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 13:09:54 -0800
Hi Peter,

I don't know the answer to your question. I didn't see an RF current rating
in the Mil Spec. My experience with N's at 1500W on HF has been bad. I 
have seen several failures. In one case, the connection was indoors.  

Mike, W4EF...................................................

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Subject: Re: [AMPS] Hi Power Connectors


> 
> Mike wrote:
> 
> <According to MIL-PRF-39012, a series N plug is rated <for 1500 volts RMS
> <operating at sea 
> <level when tested from 5.7 to 7 MHz. This corresponds <to 45KW across 50 
> Ohms.
> <This power rating will of course decrease with the <square of VSWR. 
> 
> How will the N-connector behave with the 30 amps ?
> 
> Spinner germany limits the N-connnector to 440 watts
> at 1 GHz, but build them for cable up to 1 5/8. 
> 
> 
> Peter
> 
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