I still use Millen 7 kV connectors. Don't know if they're still being
manufactured, or everything I find is surplus, but it's not difficult to
find them. Last batch purchased from Henry Radio (the amp factory) a few
years back...
WB2WIK/6
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Flanders [SMTP:jflanders2@home.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 8:24 AM
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Subject: [AMPS] Need HV connectors
>
>
> What kind of socket/plug connectors are available for HV these days? I
> remember years ago guys just used common stuff like the "UHF" coax series,
>
> and also Millen made a commercial one.
>
> I need to run a 3.5KV lead between my AL-1200 and this amp I am checking
> out. I would just use some coax and "UHF" connectors, but I am bothered by
>
> having a connector loaded with HV that looks like an innocent antenna
> connection. The HV lead might become permanent.
>
> If the connector does not provide for the ground side like the coax
> connector would, I need to address the safety aspect of that as well. As I
>
> recall, the old Millen one did not insure a ground by itself.
>
>
> Jerry W4UK
>
>
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