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

[Carl]

RG-42B is rather common at hamfests in small rolls and partial spools. 
Problem being that its usually buried on the ground under other junk.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Clawson" <carlclawson at verizon.net>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 11:44 PM
Subject: [Amps] SHV connectors great, but where to find coax?


> I've enjoyed all the back and forth over HV connectors on this group. I've
> become quite positive towards SHV connectors but for one thing: where do 
> you
> find short lengths of HV rated coax? As far as I've been able to find, you
> can't buy less than 1000 feet at a time.
>
> 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
>
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