[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size

[Richard Thorne]

Clay,

For a one time deal, the price is competitive compared to buying the 
tools, cable and PP's to do it yourself.

Elecraft is using parallel conductors for the HV line between the power 
supply and amp, so it fits the bill nicely.

Rich - N5ZC

On 7/28/2018 3:57 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
> Only problem, besides price, for the Powerwerx custom cables is that 
> they don't have twisted pair....  only parallel conductors.
>
> 73,
> Clay, KY5G
>
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>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Richard Thorne <rthorne at rthorne.net>
> Date: 7/28/18 15:52 (GMT-06:00)
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size
>
> Looks like I can order a custom cable from powerwerx.com with 75 amp
> power poles and 6g wire (assuming that's the correct size).
> https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables
>
> The crimp tool is not too expensive so it may be worth buying the tool
> and rolling my own.  I've used 15,30 and 45 amp PP's for years, just
> never had a need for 75 amp PP's so I never purchased the equipment.
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
> On 7/28/2018 7:04 AM, Richard Thorne wrote:
> > What gauge wire is used for the HV line between the power supply and
> > amp?  I'd like to build or source a shorter cable.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Rich -