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From: Wt8r@aol.com <Wt8r@aol.com>
To: geo@ipass.net <geo@ipass.net>; amps@contesting.com <amps@contesting.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Date: 18 April 2000 20:45
Subject: Re: [AMPS] High Voltage Connectors?
>
>In a message dated 4/18/00 11:49:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, geo@ipass.net
>writes:
>>
>> I would appreciate some advice on what connectors would be
>> suitable to use on the cable connecting a high voltage supply (approx
>> 3 kV) to an rf deck.
>>
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>George,
>
>I have used MHV (similar to BNC but with more insulation and slightly
>different size) connectors with RG-59 coaxial cable for many years with no
>problems.
>
>My power supply is 4KV, but the cable is rated for even higher voltage.
>
>These connectors are relatively inexpensive ($6-8) and easy to use. Just
be
>sure to take great care when assembling the male connector on the cable.
>
>Good luck. You should be able to find these at Ham Fests or surplus
stores.
>
>Dave, WT8R
SHV are the best if you can find them - only a bit more expensive. With MHV
I think you can mate the centre with standard BNC, and also I think it's
possible to make the centres contact before the shields. Neither issue
should be a problem in a ham shack, but SHV prevents either.
Given the price compared with the tubes and transformers, anything less
looks like a false economy.
Steve
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