If it uses a 75 Amp PP connector, my inclination would be to use the
6AWG MINIMUM. I would be tempted to use the flexible welding cable lead
stock in the largest gauge I could fit in the application space. I'd
trim down the end of the conductor to JUST fit into the 75 AMP crimp
contact. Then, I'd tine the trimmed down end to bond ALL the conductors
together right at the end before I crimped/soldered. Then, I'd
crimp/solder the terminal on making sure not to be sloppy and cause a
fitment issue. If possible, I would put as many twists in the red/black
leads between radio and power supply connection as possible....
I've not investigated the wiring yet, BUT, if there is a ground wire
between the PA chassis and the PS chassis, I would integrate the ground
wire into the power harness in a 3-wire bundle with all three wires as
close to the same length and shinked into a single cable.
But I'm nuts... <smile>
73,
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Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389
On 28-Jul-18 12:07, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
I don't see it documented, but it uses a 75A PowerPole connector. Cable
thickness (with insulation) is 1/3rd of an inch so I'm guessing it's AWG
#6. It's VERY heavy.
73,
Bob, N6TV
On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 5:04 AM, Richard Thorne <[email protected]> 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 - N5ZC
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