[Amps] High Voltage cable - fitting into SHV type plugs

[R.Measures]

RG-58/U is rated for RF volts.  For DC, it's quite safe at 10,000V -- 
provided it has a solid dielectric.   My 30kVDC high-pot will not punch 
through RG-58U.

On Oct 25, 2005, at 3:52 AM, Frank Goenninger - PRION Consulting wrote:

> Hi all:
>
> I have chosen to use the SHV connectors - those seem to be most 
> promising (price-to-value ratio). Now, obviously, I do need to select 
> a cable that fits those connectors.
>
> And here I am lost. I searched the Web for a cable but was unable to 
> find one that features at least 5kV safety. RG-58 seems to fit the SHV 
> connectors but this is tested for a rating of 1.4 kV only... What do 
> you guys use?
>
> Thx for feedback.
>
> 73, Frank DG1SBG
>

Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org