On 9/13/2010 1:54 AM, David Cutter wrote:
> 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 someone else, eg for
> sale on the open market you must design and manufacture it in a way that
> does not take those risks.
>
> I've designed for UL, CSA and Eu authorities and it is sometimes hard and
> expensive to comply. Radio amateurs do not have the same constraints
> building for themselves if no-one else has access to their gear. Quite what
> the situation would be if a visitor (even a highly intelligent visitor)
> suffered injury is another question.
>
> David
> G3UNA
>
>
>
>>> On Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:56:54 -0400, "Carl"<km1h@jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>> 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, folks.
>>>
>>> Bill, W6WRT
>> Note that I specified use by an intelligent individual........who
>> hopefully
>> understands what he is doing, isnt a falling down drunk or suffers from
>> health issues such as dizziness or seizures.
>> Those unable or unwilling to use those connectors can do whatever they
>> wish,
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)
>> even you Bill.
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>>
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