RG8X Minnie coax is a little large than RG59 and is good for 1500 watts.
Phil.
K0NX
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From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:47 PM
Subject: A little more info on Shakespeare solderless PL259 connectors
> Hi, all.
>
> For those interested in the Shakespeare solderless PL259 coax connectors
> I've been discussing, I talked to a guy from Shakespeare Technical Support
> this afternoon, and he told me that the connectors will only handle up to
> 500 watts. So, I guess it would be wise to limit the connectors to
> situations where relatively low output power levels are involved.
>
> I hope this info helps someone.
>
> I'll let you know my experiences when I try out one of the connectors,
> hopefully this week-end.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>