[Test-Equipment] Another boat anchor - Del Electric High voltage supply?

[Ron Youvan]

Mike Manes wrote:

> Yeah, I can't think of where I'd need to test to 50KV for my own ham use
> either.  But RG-8 type coax ought to be good to 5KV, and some of the
> larger lines used in microwave and EME stations might need over 10KV.
> I've rarely used the 5KV range on my Simpson 260, but I'm glad it's
> there :=).

   My (at work) hipotter uses plain old (solid dielectric) RG-8U as it's 
output cable, the meter goes to 40 kV, but the needle and the output 
Voltage goes to 47-49 kV with no trouble, at that Voltage everything 
sizzles.  Obviously plain old (solid dielectric) RG-8U is good for a lot 
more than 5 kV.  I have tested lots of 1/2" coax (W/O connectors)
to that nearly 50 kV all were without leakage and arcing.
-- 
    Ron KA4INM - I'm proud to be Chuck's pop!