[TenTec]Tuners and ladder line in the shack

[geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer)]

I've found that shielded twin leads such as Belden 8290 (Unobtanium) or
maybe something like that from RS can handle at least 200 watt
continuous power (I dissipated 200 watts into a shorted section with my
big tuner, then tried it parallel tuned without the short. the corona
from the wire ends was spectacular but there was no breakdown of the
insulation). With the shield its handy for going through conduits or
walls. Probably lower impedance than the 300 claimed.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

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