[Amps] SHV connectors great, but where to find coax?

[Ian White GM3SEK]

Jim W7RY wrote:

>> The DC dielectric strength of polyethylene being on the order of 20
>> kV/mm, I
>> suspect that the rated stuff is not very different from ordinary everyday
>> coax except for testing and qualification, but I just feel better using
>> components withing their specifications when I can.
>>
>> 73, Carl WS7L


>I have RG-59 on my SHV connectors. Works fine with 4100 volts. Check 
>out the specification of RG-59.
>
>73
>Jim W7RY
>

Same here, with no problems ever.

You needn't feel uncomfortable about using RG59 if the published voltage 
rating is based on a test case that wouldn't apply to you. For example 
if the published rating is based on arcing across a square-cut open end, 
that rating wouldn't apply to use with SHV connectors where the braid is 
stripped a long way back.


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