okay guys thanks vy much. I'm getting a better picture now on how to proceed.
73
Rob
K5UJ
On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Alex Eban <alexeban@gmail.com> wrote:
> Guys, we played around with this a while ago!
> Use ignition wire - copper, NOT carbon core- and wire it point to point if
> you're afraid of connectors. It's rated to about 20 kV and easily handles 1
> or 2 Amps.
> Alex 4Z5KS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Rob Atkinson
> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:32 PM
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] which HV connector to use?
>
> I'm trying to get my head wrapped around all this.
>
> I am planning a h.v. supply homebrew project and have most of the parts (but
> every time I think that something like this comes up).
>
> I want to build a separate B+ supply for my Ten Tec Centurion amp.
> The idea is to have a supply that does not increase the voltage but
> increases the current capability and goes from ICAS to CCS. It's partly
> unnecessary I admit, but it started with good intention and also as a
> learning exercise (which it still is). The idea is to make the Centurion
> capable of handing high duty cycle modes and AM, but the power supply will
> also be useful for other future projects, supplying
> 3.2 KV at 1.5 A CCS.
>
> I bought some h.v. wire and those millen plug/jack pairs from RF Parts
> a few months ago. Now it seems they're inadvisable. I admit the
> h.v. wire seems hard to work with, brittle and hard to strip. RG213
> by comparison is a lot easier to work with. I'm getting the
> impression I should go with that, hardwired into the amp cabinet with
> SHV connectors on the power supply cabinet. Or is this overkill for
> 3.2 KV?
>
> 73
>
> Rob
> K5UJ
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