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Re: [TowerTalk] Amphenol 83-1SP

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Amphenol 83-1SP
From: Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 19:20:15 -0700
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Paul,
OK, the 83-866 is the one I should be looking for.  I have had enough problems 
with
PL-259's in the past and want a good silver plated Amphenol with teflon 
insulation
as this one is.  After replacing PL-259's a few times you realize it is better 
to get a 
good one to begin with :-)

thanks for the info, much appreciated

Bob
K6UJ



On May 30, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Paul Christensen wrote:

> There are at least three variations of the 83-1SP.  I believe the silver 
> pin, silver body version is the one Bob mentioned.  Although it has an 
> "Astroplate" shell (as it's stronger than brass/silver) and a Phenolic 
> insulator.  Not sure what Astroplate is but it seems to be a hard Nickel 
> variant.  The 83-1SP-15RFX an 83-1SP-1050 do not have silver bodies, nor 
> silver shells.
> 
> The Amphenol 83-886 has a silver pin, silver body, and Teflon insulator 
> although I believe the shell is Astroplate, again for good connector 
> strength.  I've found these to be more difficult to locate as many vendors 
> don't keep a normal inventory of this connector.  Anyway, that's been my 
> take on this very confusing product from Amphenol.
> 
> Paul, W9AC
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bryan Swadener" <bswadener@yahoo.com>
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Amphenol 83-1SP
> 
> 
>> Hi Bob,
>> 
>> The DXE part is silver-plated w/ Teflon insulation.  The Amphenol part you 
>> mentioned (83-1SP-15RFX is nickel-plated with mica-filled phenolic 
>> insulation.  I'll stick with the DXE part.
>> 
>> I'm far from rich but, in the bigger picture as far as cost is concerned, 
>> we're talking peanuts.  It would matter if I had an on-going need.  It 
>> doesn't because I don't. But, thanks anyway.  I bought from DXE 'cuz 
>> they're small compared to Mouser, they're hams, and they have the best 
>> deal on the coax I was looking for (DXE400MAX-500).
>> 
>> The other connector I mentioned (Amphenol 83-58FCP-RFX) is the best I've 
>> found for RG-58.  It's perfect for Field Day.
>> 
>> vy 73,
>> Bryan WA7PRC
>> http://www.tinyurl.com/wa7prc-tower
>> 
>> Bob K6UJ wrote:
>> 
>>> They look like good fittings but at $2.75 each, but
>>> you can do better from Mouser.  You can get the
>>> Amphenol 83-1SP
>>> fittings for $2.00 each individually and for a quantity of
>>> 10 they are $1.86 each.
>>> 
>>> Bob
>>> K6UJ
>>> 
>>> Bryan WA7PRC wrote:
>>> 
>>>> For RG8-size cable, I've been VERY happy with the UHF
>>> male fittings from DX Engineering (pn DXE-PL259).
>>> They're not Amphenol but are still VERY nice. For RG-58
>>> cable, I use only Amphenol #83-58FCP.
>>>> 
>>>> vy 73,
>>>> Bryan WA7PRC
>>>> 
>>>>> Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 17:37:38 -0500
>>>>> From: John K0CQW
>>>>> Subject: Amphenol 83-1SP
>>>>> 
>>>>> Must be the lack of sun spots ? Why can I not get a
>>> supplier
>>>>> to send me Amphenol 83-1SP when I specifically ask
>>> for these?
>>>>> 
>>>>> They always send "other"
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Any suppliers????
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks de John K0CQW
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