[Boatanchors] Millen High Voltage Connectors

[Garey Barrell]

Dave -

Also don't forget the inductive "kick" generated by the huge inductance 
of the mod transformer secondary.  The only time I ever arc'd over a 
Millen HV connector was when I keyed a Globe King 500 after the relay 
that (is supposed to) short the mod transformer secondary for CW 
operation.!!  Like a rifle shot without earplugs!

And, once a connector or other insulator is arc'd, a carbon track often 
forms, sometimes internally, that provides a tempting path for even 
lower voltages.

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

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david knepper wrote:

> Thanks to all of you for your insightful suggestionis.
>
> In using coax connectors and coax cabling, I would recommend that one 
> uses the red high voltage cable so as to clearly know the difference 
> between an R.F. connection and a high voltage connection.
>
> I am going to try another set of Millen connectors since the input 
> seems to be that the ones that I used were just defective.  Most of 
> the ARRL, etc. homebrew construction projects used those Millen H.V. 
> connectors.  Perhaps, expanding the mounting hole on the chassis 
> slightly might place less strain on the insulation properties.
>
> Thank you again for taking the time to assist me.
>
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