I've enjoyed all the back and forth over HV connectors on this group. I've become quite positive towards SHV connectors but for one thing: where do you find short lengths of HV rated coax? As far as
I have RG-59 on my SHV connectors. Works fine with 4100 volts. Check out the specification of RG-59. 73 Jim W7RY _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.com
Same here, with no problems ever. You needn't feel uncomfortable about using RG59 if the published voltage rating is based on a test case that wouldn't apply to you. For example if the published rati
I use RG400 PTFE coax with MHV and SHV connectors for B+ and TNC connectors with RG58 for B- ... works a treat and has become our contest group's defacto standard Mike G8TIC _________________________
You don't need anything other than "standard" coax. By that I mean, whatever the manufacturer of the plus says. It'sits RG/59, use that. You need to cut the coax how they say too. I would certainly n
I usually try for 'nothing at all': "Those aren't proper BNC connectors, you know." "Perfectly OK by me." "Here you are, then - take them away." "Thank you very much!" -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://ww
Dave and all, the last SHV connectors I purchased were from Pasterrnak, the high priced specialist folks. They have SHV cable and mating chassis connectors for RG213/U coax. II wanted the security of
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: REPLY: I don't have a TNC connector here to check, but please be absolutely sure that when plugging it in, the shell makes contact first before the center pin. If it is the opposite
RG-42B is rather common at hamfests in small rolls and partial spools. Problem being that its usually buried on the ground under other junk. Carl KM1H _______________________________________________
Dave and all, the last SHV connectors I purchased were from Pasterrnak, the high priced specialist folks. They have SHV cable and mating chassis connectors for RG213/U coax. II wanted the security of
Author: "Dr. David Kirkby" <david.kirkby@onetel.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 01:20:48 +0100
I've got quite a few. If they fetching enough money I might have put them on eBay, but can't be bothered for $15, though mine are Huber and Suhner, unlike the Kings ones on eBay now. They are a good
Author: "Dr. David Kirkby" <david.kirkby@onetel.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 01:26:08 +0100
I would not use a dab of silicon grease. Those connectors are well designed. I think if the manufacturer felt they needed grease, they would supply it, just like they do with some other connectors -
Hi Jim, I could not find any ratings for the P{asternak connectors. When I received them, I was a bit dubious of them handling enough voltage. The dielectric of the center conductor of the coax has t
This is the sort of thing I would not trust Wikipedia for! Sorry, but I'd look at the manufacturers data. Here is is is for Huber and Suhner - it is indeed 5 kV DC. http://www.hubersuhner.com/mozilla
Using a PL-259/SO-239 with RG-213 is entirely safe as a HV conduit. Its danger is being mistaken for the RF cable as well as the center pin leading the parade. Used by an intelligent individual, with
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: REPLY: How can it be "entirely safe" when you immediately list two potentially fatal dangers? Using a PL-259 and SO-239 for HV borders on criminal negligence. Use some common sense,
Because as usual you edited my post to suit your biases or shortcomings. Note that I specified use by an intelligent individual........who hopefully understands what he is doing, isnt a falling down
I think another way of putting what Carl and Bill are saying is that home brewers are allowed to take their own risks *that don't involve anyone else,* whereas if you are building a rig for use by so
What we do have to remember though is we may not always be around. Some one other than us may end up moving things. 73 Roger (K8RI) _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list A
Author: "Dr. David Kirkby" <david.kirkby@onetel.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:45:02 +0100
Exactly. I assume none of the people proposing using PL-259 plugs for HV are chartered engineers. The Engineering Council in the UK would I expect strip someone of their CEng status if an individual