[AMRadio] HV Wire

[david knepper]

I used such similar wire when I rewired the high voltage power supply in my 
Collins 20V-3.  Got it from a local who repairs neon signs.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Brashear" <rickbras at airmail.net>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" 
<amradio at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] HV Wire


> If you want a sure fire solution to the high voltage problem use GTO-15 
> wire.  It's used in neon signs among other things.  I've used it many 
> times in 3000 to 5000 volt at 500 to 800 ma applications and never had a 
> problem.  You can get it in a variety of colors and even super flexible.
>
> Rick/K5IZ
>
> Donald Sanders wrote:
>
>>Your error was using the foam coax. The foam is porous and has multiple
>>leakage paths for high voltage. Only use poly insulated coax.
>>
>>Healthfully yours,
>>                          Don W4BWS
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>
>
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