[Collins] re: probe body

[R.J. Keller]

Thanks to all for the replies. Most people mentioned pipe and some of
the longstanding techniques of using cigar tubes and film tubes, as
well as PL259 and PVC with aluminum wrap. K7DFW Rolynn sent a couple
links which describe a whole different idea that I still haven't quite
comprehended yet but still studying.
http://emcesd.com/1ghzprob.htm#Topofpage

http://emcesd.com/tt030100.htm
K7DFW

Lots to ponder.
73, Dick KF4NS
Keep the glow!


>   "R.J. Keller" <rkeller@ij.net> wrote: I am in need of a probe body
for
an RF probe I am building to use with
> my VTVM.
>
> I have tried many homegrown devices to make my own but they were
> plastic and I really do need metal. The one in the ARRL Handbook
used
> a tube shield and socket but that is really too small. An old scope
> probe body would be ideal.
>
> If anybody has one in their junk box please let me know.
> 73, Dick KF4NS
> Keep the glow!
>
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