[TowerTalk] Amphenol 83-1SP

[Bryan Swadener]

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