In checking through the 'junque' that was in the estate I purchased
years ago .. there are THREE PAIRS of Millen HV connectors, M/F.
Contact me if you're interested in these MINT, never used, items.
Don
N8DE
Wayne Rogers wrote:
>
> The answer to this is to use type HN connectors (HN = high voltage N)
> and only HN for the high voltage connection between power supply and
> amp. That way you can go ahead and use you RG-213 and not have a chance
> of mixing up with normal RF connections. HN connectors can usually be
> found at hamfests.
>
> 73 Wayne N1WR
> PVRC Lusby MD
>
> I used to spend money on "high tension" wire for HV runs. Then I used
> old
> RG-21 and RG-213 hat looked too sad to put in the air. Then, after an
> embarrassing incident mixing up some patch cords (exciter - amp, not HV)
> I
> swore off coax and started using ...
>
> Automotive metal-core spark plug wire. 16 or 18 ga core, 50,000 volt
> silicone insulation, and it comes in pretty colors. It's also easier to
>
> work with than coax, and is much more durable than any of the "high
> tension" wire I've seen.
>
> You perobably could press resistive wire into service, but since the
> primary source for THAT stuff is the trash can -- well, if it's no good
> on
> your car any more, would you really want to put it on your radio?
>
> Jim N6OTQ
>
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