DIY Note: One end is SC/APC OptiTap hardened (factory connector); the other end is an SC/APC pigtail (no connector housing attached) for splicing/field-termination.
Condition:
Brand new and unused — stored indoors in clean, climate-controlled conditions. Factory-terminated and ready for installation.
Model: Pigtail-SX-GYFXTBC8Y-1500 FT
Length: 1,500 feet (≈ 457 meters)
Weight: ≈ 34 lb (15.4 kg) per reel
Fiber Type: Single-Mode (OS2 9/125 µm G.652D)
🔌 Connector Details
One End – Hardened SC/APC (OptiTap-Style Male)
• IP68 rated weatherproof housing for direct outdoor connection
• Rugged UV-resistant polymer body with pull strain relief
• Industry-standard for FTTH drops and pole-to-building installs
Opposite End – Standard SC/APC Pigtail
• Green APC (Angled Physical Contact) tip for low return loss
• Ready for splicing or patch-panel termination
Optical Performance:
🧵 Cable Construction
Central loose-tube figure-8 design with steel messenger wire
UV-resistant PE outer jacket rated for outdoor and aerial installations
Aramid yarn for tensile strength and crush resistance
Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +60 °C
⚙️ Applications
FTTH / FTTX subscriber drops (pole to home runs)
ISP & WISP aerial last-mile deployments
Outdoor campus or CCTV network links
Direct connection to OptiTap terminals or distribution enclosures
💵 Vendor Comparison & Value
Comparable un-terminated GYFXTBC8Y fiber reels retail for $160–$200 (wholesale bare cable) at major vendors like Fiber-Mart and MEFiberOptic.
Pre-terminated FTTH drops with hardened SC/APC and pigtail ends commonly sell for $350–$500 per reel.
You’re getting the same factory-terminated, ready-to-install cable for a fraction of the price — ideal for installers, contractors, and ISPs looking to cut material and termination costs.
📦 What’s Included
1 × 1500 ft reel of GYFXTBC8Y single-mode fiber optic drop cable
Factory terminations on both ends (Hardened SC/APC + SC/APC Pigtail)
Original wooden spool as shown in photos
🚚 Shipping & Pickup
Ships same or next business day after payment
Local pickup available (Evansville, IN area)
Freight shipping available for bulk orders — message for quote
💰 PricingSale OptionPriceNotesIndividual Reel$225 Buy It Now“Best Offer” enabledBulk (5 + Reels)$200 EachMessage for discount
D SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. 💥
This is a large, heavy industrial reel (~34 lb), but we cover the shipping cost to make your purchase completely hassle-free. No hidden fees, no freight quotes required — just one flat price, delivered to your door.
Orders of multiple reels ship palletized at no extra charge. Bulk buyers welcome — please message for combined shipping options and discounts.
