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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