Looks like it is PTFE according to http://www.amphenolrf.com/083-1sp.html
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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob
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Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:02 PM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Right Angle Connectors
OK guys, I am confused. What is the insulation in the Amphenol 83-1SP ?
What type of teflon is it ?
Bob
K6UJ
On 5/7/16 7:01 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
> On 5/6/2016 6:36 PM, Don W7WLL wrote:
>>
>> After reading specs that the Amphenol used PTFE
> (all of my Amphenol of a later vintage appear to be clear insulation)
>> Don T
>
> Where did you read that Amphenol used PTFE?
> I have never heard of that.
> BTW, PTFE is never clear, AFAIK.
>
> In any event, PTFE is greatly inferior mechanically, and has no
> electrical advantage at HF, or even UHF. It's high temperature rating
> is also of no consequence for most ham applications. I don't know why
> any knowledgeable person would even want it, except in some corner
> case like a common mode choke made with PTFE coax.
>
> Rick N6RK
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