[Elecraft] How to Order Elecraft Parts

[john at kk9a.com]

Amphenol connectors will have the brand name and model number marked on
them. All of my PL-259's are either Andrew Heliax connectors or they are
Amphenol 83-1SP.  I have been using 83-1SP's for decades, I did have one
where the barrel threads were not cut properly and it did not screw
together.  Unfortunately I noticed this after soldering:(  So getting a bad
Amphenol connector is possible, but probably rare.

John KK9A


Drew AF2Z pubx1 at af2z.net 
Tue May 17 22:08:40 EDT 2016

I sometimes buy single parts or small quantity on ebay. The price can be 
pretty good, delivery is quick and often without s/h charges.

However, it is a slight gamble. For example, a few PL-259's i recently 
bought: the shell on one would not thread correctly. They looked like 
genuine Amphenol as far as I could tell. (I know Amphenol is made in 
China nowadays so maybe the QC is not what it used to be. Or else the 
factory "seconds" are making it to market via back channel merchandising...)

73,
Drew
AF2Z