[Amps] antenna relay connections

[Paul Christensen]

> I am putting together a fairly big amp (4CX3000A) and I've gotten to
> the question ... I'm concerned with reliability and noise.

I've been using 1KV Silicone test lead wire.

http://www.testpath.com/Categories/Silicone-Test-Lead-Wire-3086.htm

I imagine that the 13 Gauge wire (651 micro-strands) would work commensurate 
with the 4CX3000A.  Even at 5KW, the wire voltage rating is about 50% in a 
50-ohm system.

To help prevent acoustical conduction, I connect the wire to each relay 
terminal in a single loop.  Because of the highly flexible nature of the 
micro-stranding, this completely dampens acoustical conduction when the 
vacuum relay is shock-mounted on a Silicone sheet.

Paul, W9AC