[ARC5] UHF Connector beginnings

[D. Platt]

On 6/24/2014 12:15 PM, Tim wrote:
> Hi Jeep - Well I guess I should have done an Interwebs search first!  
> Duh.....
> I think I may have one around here stamped 83-1SP, that may be an 
> older model number for the plug.  Anyway, can anyone identify the 
> first production "black box" that used these? I'm sure someone has one 
> in their collection.....Panadapter?  IFF? TR Box? TX? ....  I dunno....
>
> TNX,
> Tim
>
At the risk of overwriting someone else, the 83-1SP is Amphenol's part 
number.  The PL-259 and mating SO-239 are both MIL part numbers and 
everyone, including Amphenol, would use that number identifying it as 
the MIL nomenclature.  That said, there are PL-259's out there that 
would totally fail any of the old MIL specs.  I do not ever recall 
seeing "83-1SP" on other than bona fide Amphenol products. Finally, I 
believe that the PL-259 connector is no longer in any published MIL.  
Rather, its just another COTS part.

Jeep - K3HVG