Thanks to all for the suggestions.
I'll see if I can find some stranded RG-59 to fit the MHV connectors and
check the assemblies out on the BVT before I put them into service.
73,
Jim N7CXI
On 6/23/2012 4:34 PM, Jim W7RY wrote:
> I use RG59 on mine. Works with 4KV and has been for years.
> 73
> Jim W7RY
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Barber Sent: Saturday, June 23,
> 2012 3:39 PM To: Amps@contesting.com Subject: [Amps] Coax for MHV
> connectors?
> I need to make up some MHV cables for a 4KV 2A max DC supply, (both B+
> and B-) and I made the mistake of looking up the voltage ratings for
> RG-58, RG-59 and LMR-240 cables, all commonly used with those connectors:
>
> RG-58 1900V
> RG-59 2300V
> LMR-240 1500V
>
> In a word, yikes! RG-59 has the highest rating, but I like it the
> least for exposed cables because of the solid center conductor
>
> The connectors are rated at 5KVDC, but what cable type? It seems like
> every time I think I know something... ?
>
> I'm tempted to give it up and machine my own bulkhead pass-throughs
> out of acrylic and use HV cable instead. In fact I would have already
> except I'd really like the cables to be detachable.
>
> Comments?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim N7CXI
>
>
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