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Re: [TowerTalk] Amphenol 83-1SP

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Amphenol 83-1SP
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 21:57:07 -0400
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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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