Neither do I at 2-4 KV which is as far as I'll trust them in an often damp
basement. Your mileage may vary.
Carl
----- Original Message -----
From: "k7rdx" <k7rdx@charter.net>
To: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>; <felipe@dxwatch.com>; <Amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] which HV connector to use?
>I have used Millens since 1972 and have NEVER had that
>happen...Jim..K7RDX..
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
> To: "k7rdx" <k7rdx@charter.net>; <felipe@dxwatch.com>;
> <Amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 6:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] which HV connector to use?
>
>
>> The Millen has a known history of flashing to a metal mounting at 5Kv
>> once
>> they have absorbed sufficient moisture even in clean holes. I quit
>> selling
>> them due to failures and complaints.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "k7rdx" <k7rdx@charter.net>
>> To: <felipe@dxwatch.com>; <Amps@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 8:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] which HV connector to use?
>>
>>
>>> RFParts has origional Millen in red or black.Check their site under high
>>> voltage connectors. Flange and receptical are 18.00 plus
>>> shipping...These
>>> are new,not old ebay over-priced junk. Another tip is to smooth and
>>> polish
>>> the mounting hole and do NOT leave jagged edges of any kind when chassis
>>> mounting.High voltage loves to track to sharp edges..The Millens are
>>> rated
>>> to 7kv but test far beyond..Jim..K7RDX...
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David H Craig" <davidhcraig@verizon.net>
>>> To: <felipe@dxwatch.com>; <Amps@contesting.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:20 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Amps] which HV connector to use?
>>>
>>>
>>>> C connector, HN, or even RG214 with connectors will work fine
>>>> (commercial TX often use RG214 for 8kv in the States). Otherwise buy a
>>>> Millen connector & use HV cable- about $20-35 US on Ebay, but cheaper
>>>> at
>>>> hamfests. If you use one of the RF coax connectors, just make damn
>>>> sure
>>>> you
>>>> mark it as such in the event an unknowledgeable person decides it it an
>>>> RF
>>>> line...
>>>>
>>>> See you soon on 50 MHz TEP!
>>>>
>>>> 73 Dave N3DB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Felipe Ceglia - PY1NB" <felipeceglia2@gmail.com>
>>>> To: <Amps@contesting.com>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 3:17 PM
>>>> Subject: [Amps] which HV connector to use?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I need to choose a connector for plug the HV power supply to RF deck.
>>>>> Which one to choose?
>>>>>
>>>>> Is the amphenol ms-3106a-2817s a good idea? This one has 15 pins, and
>>>>> is
>>>>> used on harris RF-110 to connect PS to RF deck, but RF110's PS is only
>>>>> 2200 volts.
>>>>> Do you have information if this will survive 3500vdc without arcing? I
>>>>> got a spec sheet for it, but that was not clearly stated.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 TU,
>>>>>
>>>>> Felipe Ceglia - PY1NB
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