[Elecraft] OT Quality UHF Connectors

[Bob K6UJ]

I looked at the specs for  Amphenol 83-1SP connectors on Mouser 
and the center pin is silver plated but the shell plating is nickel.

What is the Amphenol part number for PL-259's with silver plated shells ?

Bob
K6UJ




On Oct 12, 2011, at 12:03 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 10/11/2011 9:53 PM, Jim Wiley wrote:
>>  I use the "astro-plate"  version, which take solder easily, and is a 
>> bit less expensive than the "full silver plate" version.  (The center 
>> pin is still silver plated).  I think the part number ends in, or at 
>> least includes, the number 1050. 
> 
> Thanks Jim, but I disagree with buying connectors that don't silver 
> plate the part that contacts the shield. That's what's difficult to 
> solder, and it's why I spend a bit extra for the 83-1SP.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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