Edward Swynar wrote:
> Hi Rob,
>
> Yes, as Alex correctly points-out, this topic HAS been round the oval at
> least once before...! Hi Hi
>
> ...And as before, I *still* maintain that you can't do much better than to
> employ good-quality (as in "made in the USA") PL-259's, SO-239's, & RG-8 /
> RG-11 coaxial cable for your inter-equipment B+ wiring & connections...
>
> Just remember to NEVER EVER leave the exposed centre pin of the
> amplifier-side PL-259 , well, exposed!!! At least not while the p.s. is
> activated, & the other end of the jumper cable might still be connected to
> same...!
>
> I've used the coax jumper route for some 33 years here now, & have not had
> any issues. PERIOD. Best of all, the hardware is all commonly available,
> too...
>
> ~73!~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
With all due respect, using SO239/PL259 seems about the silliest suggestion I
have ever heard. I'm not saying the insulation may be insufficient on some
models made in the USA when they are mated, but the chance of an accident must
be considerably higher with those sort of connectors than just about anything
else in a ham shack. They are not designed for that sort of use.
Where several kV are concerned, is not the place to start skimping to save a
few
dollars.
dave
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