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Old May 16th 06, 03:21 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
 
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John Ferrell wrote:
I was being intentionally vague. I was hoping for some experiences or
maybe even documentation. I have never seen it for anything other than
small signal use.



If you are looking for direct experience....

My M2 six meter Yagi's use F connectors and I regularly run 1000-1200
watts CW on six meters into one antenna.

The F connectors are in a coaxial feed for a T match, and the way they
are configured each connector has half the line current but there is
full line voltage on each connector. That's on six meters, and I mostly
work CW (sometimes for a few hours straight).

I've used CATV hardline to F connectors for dipoles on HF many times. I
used RG-6 style cable to feed dipoles for low bands, and the F
connectors never failed even with high power.

I was a little scared of the RG-6 and F connectors on my M2 antenna
feed system, but it has not been a problem. I never worried about 1500
watts at 160-40 meters and failure never was an issue. I high pot test
F connector cable assemblies to about 2000 volts peak, so I expect
current or moisture would be the limit.

73 Tom