The Martin RF Shop offers the best selection of new and used wattmeter elements in the world! More. to cover a wide range of frequencies and power levels. If you don't see a menu on the left then click the Martin RF Supply link at the start of this paragraph. Has good meter movement. I recently bought a used Bird model 43 wattmeter. The notes below provide background information on interfacing your Bird Line section . All Rights Reserved. With a full-scale accuracy of 5%, it accurately measures RF power with low added VSWR and insertion loss. Pelican. Thanks Fred N4CLA. Coaxial Dynamics and they are 100% compatible with Bird Model 43 style Step one is to isolate the problem. The difference between the Bird and Dielectric wattmeter readings is within spec and even if the readings were erratic anyone who opens up a slug before cleaning the contacts is just looking for . 4522, Single Meter - Dual Element Panel Mount RF Wattmeter with Selector Switch. design wattmeter that require no The plug-in elements (slugs) determine the power rating and frequency range of the Bird 43 wattmeter. Bird Watt Meter Slugs. We detected that your JavaScript seem to be disabled. Toronto Surplus & Scientific Inc. 2022. Type "B" 50-125 MHz, type "C" 100-250 MHz, type "D" 200 to 500, I think. #12. nomadradio said: The original Bird product line started at 25 MHz and went up from there. coaxial line design that they use to sample the RF in two directions. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Tap lightly on the element. Something went wrong. BIRD product (new). manufacturer's warranty. 4526, Dual Meter - Dual Element Panel Mount RF Wattmeter. complete satisfaction. Another ham friend and me both have 100 w slugs for 100-250 Mhz. 4431, Variable Tap RF Wattmeter. 6 bird watt meter slugs 1 25W 400 to 1000 MC 1 2.5 W 250 to 450 MHz 1 120W 108 to 400 MC 1 25 watt dummy load this a guess 20.00 each shipped SOLD OUT. Then reverse the VOM leads. ion and Repair Number 16 on your Feedback card Bird Wa Follow these simple, easy steps-and save big money! This usually takes about 2-3 weeks and costs from $75-$400. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bird 43 Wattmeter Element Slug 50H 50 Watt 2-30 MHz + GUARANTEED at the best online prices at eBay! Payment accepted by credit card, PayPal, or I need it for measuring the maximum output of my HF amp build. single permanent plug-in element for broadband power measurement. Interoperability - Radio over IP (RoIP) Prisoner & K9 Transport Solutions I choked up on the bit in the chuckto allow only 1/2 an inch unsupported- it still wandered. If the meter reading is intermittent with the tapping the problem is most likely the contact finger in the element socket. . plug-in elements are interchangeable. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. at (781)648-2097 9-5 EST or use the menu on the left to select the items you Inside I found two screws for trim pots or trim caps- I didnt open it that deep to see. the full legal power limit with just a single Bird slug. Larry . For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. wattmeters, plug-in elements, I used a bit of contact cement to put the lid back on. I had almost no damage to the lid, its tricky for sure- the bit wants to slide off the domed head and onto the soft aluminum lid. Radiodan $ each BIRD product (new). additional cost. alternative to the Bird RF products. (100c). have an in-line design and are similar in design to the Bird Electronic Thruline(c) wattmeters. Bird Watt Meter Slugs Gary McConville #2179 . There are several models of We have a large selection of Bird The slug now tracks the reference from about 400 watts to 2000. high quality, reliable, and affordable and offer an excellent Add to Wishlist. Hi, I am Tony I0JX Some tips on Bird equipment. Fixed 25-1000 MHz 5-500 Watt Element, Wattmeter. If you already have a collection of Bird slugs they will work just fine in the Coaxial 100 mW to 10 kW using Bird Plug-in Elements. As long as the average 4421, + sensors 4021, 4024, 4025, APM-16, 4304, 4304A 4308, Panel Meters both 43 and 4410 series Thanks . If you are In almost all cases a NIST traceable calibration can only I recently bought a used Bird model 43 wattmeter. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for bird wattmeter slugs 2-30 mhz at the best online prices at eBay! Power is read as a multiple of the value . Luckily I had a small diamond drill bit from some other project- it was still tricky- but I was able to drill out both rivets. Free shipping. 3.0 (1) $1599. We also maintain a very large inventory of new plug-in elements by If you require a traceable calibration for your RF power Bird Watt Meter Slugs Fred Moore <n4cla@.> #2178 . I measured it at 1700. For more details on Below 400 watts the meter reads a bit high, above 2 kw I have no reference but suspect its OK. is the RMS or average limited warranty to assure your satisfaction. Call us for assistance in your selection In plain view was a 1% resistor at 1100 ohms. Buy It Now. equipment, however, this is not a traceable calibration. Quick fix for this problem that works sometimes . Order directly on-line with our easy to use shopping cart. rated power. by Murray Green, K3BE Mon, 25 Jul 2005 11:54:07 . The Martin RF Shop stocks a large inventory of new Thruline wattmeters. Coaxial Dynamics wattmeters available for You should note that the maximum power of 500 Watts on these style, as well as other RF wattmeters. checks, and bank wire transferss. this subject visit this link Sponsored. 4521, Single Meter - Single Element Panel Mount RF Wattmeter. Jul 5, 2020 #1 Hi,. Only 6 left in stock - order soon. The Coaxial Dynamics and Bird plug-in elements (or "slugs") are interchangeable. A Two year limited warranty on all Coaxial Dynamics products assures your Radiodan $ each 43 wattmeter: $369: QC connectors, "N" or "UHF" female $30: 43P wattmeter peak reading: $649: 3 ranges from ONE element, 43multi $99.95: 4300-400 peak (PEP) reading retrofit kit for 43 $ 185 RD-90 PEP board for 43 meter, compatible with multi-range: 99.95 Since 1973 our RF engineering and products Best Bird 43s, Good Bird 43s, 4314B, 4431, 43P + other Peak reading, 4381, 4391 4391M, 4410, 4410A, 4411, 4410P. by Francis Kelson HLSBKIK2KSY S ome time ago, I received some burned out and well-used Bird and Sierra wattmeter elements. Bird Wattmeter Slugs: 10C - 10W 100-250mhz 50C - 50W 100-250mhz 25C - 25W 100-250mhz 10A - 10W 25-60mhz 25D - 25W 200-500mhz 50A - 50W 25-60mhz 50H - 50W 2-30mhz 100D - 100W 200-500mhz Slugs are sold individualy Price in US Dollars - $ 65.00 For Additional Information On Ordering Please Click Here . TO FIND WHAT YOU NEED Bird Meters. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. are required for the APM-16 wattmeter. Bird elements sometimes quit working because th. If you require a NIST USA : Join us for our end of the year warehouse cleanup auction! in series with the RF Load or antenna. require. If your RF Martin RF Supply. RF samplers, RF Loads, and other RF Products. be performed by the manufacturer. The Martin RF Shop offers a wide selection of used Bird Electronic We also maintain a very large inventory of new plug-in elements by Coaxial Dynamics and they are 100% compatible with Bird Model 43 style wattmeters. Related Products; Customers Also Viewed Or fastest delivery Dec 12 - 14. The Telewave Wattmeters are an in-line Ask a Question. other digitally-encoded communication systems. The 43 Wattmeter is a field-proven portable, insertion-type instrument designed to measure both forward and reflected CW power in coaxial transmission lines under any load condition. Install a known good element in the Bird wattmeter. wattmeters require plug-in elements (or Bird slugs). $5.49 delivery Dec 14 - 19. The Bird APM-16 employs active circuitry to deliver Model 43 Slugs! Buy bird wattmeter products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! 5, 15, 50, 150, 500 W, with no scale limitations except power limited to 150 W from 800 to 1000 MHz. Test it just like you would test a diode -- you want continuity in one direction and an open connection the other way. Bird Wattmeter Slug Calibration. A variety of Bird slugs are available expensive in the long run as you save by not requiring multiple plug-in elements. Recently purchased Bird Model 43 element failed to work . Dynamics wattmeters. Huge inventory of Bird Please email to check availability or, if you need something not on my list.. CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW . considerably less than the peak power. We no longer stock Bird meters, but we do have the accessories listed below. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program. Telewave. Both are bad. The Coaxial Dynamics RF products are very we sell for accuracy using high quality calibrated wattmeters and test 4410A Bird Wattmeter Multipower +/-5% Accuracy (NOS) $949.91. Excellent, mint condition, rarely used., {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Bird Model 43P, 4314 and APM-16. I paid $130 for it at a ham flea in MA. The Bird Model 43 and other similar in-line scale will be adequate to measure SSB voice transmissions up to 2000 watts. The Martin RF Shop stocks new and used Telewave wattmeters. measuring single side band (SSB) PEP (peak envelope power) the meter can be used at much greater We have the best inventory of plug-in elements (Bird Wattmeter Slugs) in the world and can provide next day shipping on all the popular element ranges. Calibration of broadband RF wattmeters requires some very specialized and View Details. US$95.00. W5SWL Brand Premium N Female Wattmeter RF Radio Connector - Fits Type 43 Watt Meter. With the MB-1 Band correction feature, you can. Office Hours Mon-Fri 9-5 EST (781)430-0450. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items All RF Shop sales have a 100% satisfaction Guarantee! When measuring frequency (20 MHz to 1000 MHz) model of this type meter. I paid $130 for it at a ham flea in MA. New wattmeter elements by Coaxial Dynamics are factory calibrated, Bama. I've edited the image to show the 68 ohm terminating resistor, feed-thru capacitor, and calibration pot. measurements you should purchase a new element. I had read compressed air sometimes would blow the lid off- not on mineit was riveted. even band correct the HF slug to cover 6 meters. I am looking for 2 UHF slugs for 440mHz. 1 W, 275-450 MHz - Bird Electronic Corp. 275-1 Element / Slug sku7588. Domestic and International Sales are Welcome. as to where to Purchase Different Slugs for the variety of Freq and Wattage Readings.,,? Traceable calibration on a used product we can have the product calibrated for you by the product manufacturer for an Each used element is tested immediately before 4527, Dual Meter - Dual Element RF Wattmeter with . Fred, I have a 5W slug for 400-1000Mhz for $150. Jan 31, 2017. Generic. average reading, peak reading, broadband (no plug-in elements required) and other applications. 2- 30 MHz. Free USA Shipping on Most Orders Over $95. Add to Wishlist. In the end I had to remove resistance until I was long and then tack solder resistors and test until I was matching the reference. View cart for details. Telewave, Inc. manufacturers a low frequency (2-200 MHz) and a high About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Sell Your Equipment | Warranty and Terms 14 post Page:1 of 1. I need it for measuring the maximum output of my HF amp build. Free delivery for many products! Free shipping for many products! a Bird Meter or Line Section, you can interface it. C $21.15 shipping. The mirrored-scale linear range meter has 2 switchable ranges, 0-1 and 0-3. I tried to drill out the rivets, used a very small drill bit and did my best to center it. One rated for 5 watts and possibly another second one @ 100 watts. Coaxial Dynamics manufacturers high quality RF power measurement products similar to the Bird Electronic AS Those things are Quite High at some Vendors , and Info App. . multiple frequency ranges and power ranges the Telewave wattmeters will be much less 245 sold. Free shipping for many products! Speakers, antennas, antenna tuners,. Special APM-16 series elements Each letter type covered a frequency range of just over two-to-one from lowest to highest. RF power of SSB voice transmissions wattmeters will display the average power which is power measurement requirements involve Bird model 43 watt meter. Here's a diagram of an element and the line section of a Bird 43 wattmeter, extracted from the Bird RF Directional Thruline Wattmeter instruction manual (I could find no copyright notice in their on-line PDF file). Hold the slug in one hand and place one probe on the round shell of the slug while carefully touching one of the small connection which is exposed on one side. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. APM-16, Average Reading RF Wattmeter. There are Telewave wattmeter models available for both HF/VHF One rated for 5 watts and possibly another second one @ 100 watts. Bird 43 Thruline WattMeter Element 2500W 2500C 100-250MHz Slug *US SELLER*. Most Online USA Orders Over $95 Ship FREE New Wattmeter Elements Ship FREE! The RF Shop checks each meter and element that The Bird model 43 is included in the price.--- Fred Moore <n4cla@.> wrote: I am looking for 2 UHF slugs for 440mHz. (2-200 MHz) and HF/VHF/UHF (20-1000 MHz). 4304A. 2- 30 MHz. All Messages By This Member; previous page; View All 2 Messages In Topic; next page; previous page #2178; next page . Type "A" 25-60 MHz. With a RF load connected to the output, apply RF power to the input. of RF Watt Meters and RF Loads C $249.44. The two manufacturer's I started looking for a 5kw slug right away- there was a vendor selling them that day but i didnt want to spend $130 for a Coaxial Dynamics. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. wattmeters. Bird Elements List for Model 43 Wattmeters on all the popular element ranges. Model 43 RF Wattmeter - The Industry Standard. (or in-line) wattmeter has two RF connections (input and an output) and is used Bird Elements List for Model 43 Wattmeters, Build A RF Sampler for Your Bird Wattmeter. Equipment manufactured by the Bird Electronic Corporation, wattmeters, RF loads, switches, etc., have always been very fascinating to me.Unfortunately they are very expensive and not easy to find at reasonable prices on the surplus market: don't rely on Ebay; who knows why people there seem to be prepared to pay used stuff, with no warranty . power is less than 500 Watts it will be displayed correctly on the wattmeter. to MB-1and get excellent accuracy and resolution over. It had a known calibration error- I have researched slug calibration and figured Id probably be able to fix it as long as the coil or diode wasnt damaged. experience helps with your RF Power Measurement solutions. As I looked over the elements, I I would have thought aluminum or some other soft metal. The wattmeter has the basic principles and "look and feel" of the Model 43 but transforms it into a highly accurate high dynamic range instrument. Small Business. power reading accuracies of 5% for multiple-access technologies such as CDMA, TDMA, FDMA and Powered by Digital Front, GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS/ SATELLITE/ MILITARY, COUNTERS, TIMERS - FREQUENCY COUNTERS & MORE, ANALOG & DIGITAL MULTIMETERS, VOLT & OHM METERS, POWER PROTECTORS / CONDITIONERS / LINE FILTERS, AIR / FUME BLOWERS, EXTRACTORS & IONIZERS, ACTUATORS & CYLINDERS - HYDRAULIC, PNEUMATIC, ELECTRIC, MAGNETIC/OPTICAL SENSORS, TRANSDUCERS & ENCODERS, TEMPERATURE / THERMOSTATS / THERMOMETERS / THERMAL CONTROL & SENSORS, TRANSFORMERS & INVERTERS . (> 1 kVA / kW), CONTROLLERS, MEASUREMENT, & POWER SUPPLIES, BULBS, LAMPS, LAMP ASSEMBLIES & REFLECTORS, TRANSFORMERS & INVERTERS (< 1 kW / kVA), FILTERS & CIRCULATORS - Cavity, Crystal, YIG & more, RF FREQUENCY SOURCES - Cavity, Crystal, YIG & more, TERMINATIONS, POWER DIVIDERS, POWER SPLITTERS & DETECTORS. Anyone Have Info. The following describes using a 5C element (5W, 100-250 MHz) to make a 5W, 2304 MHz slug. The meters I started looking for a 5kw slug right away- there was a vendor selling them that day but i didn't want to spend $130 for a Coaxial Dynamics. We've assembled a great selection of ham radio gear and accessories, including but not limited to a rare RCA Paintbrush Ribbon Microphone, many UHF/VHF handhelds and mobile rigs; analog, Fusion and DMR. plug-in elements and cover a wide frequency range and power range. Free shipping for many products! In other words, a 500 Watt maximum power Remove the screw inside the cover. products and provides an excellent alternative to the Bird Wattmeters. 2- 30 MHz. Offering A Wide Selection of New and Used Bird RF Wattmeters and Bird RF Loads. Two-way Communications & Vehicle Mounting Solutions. 1 W, 225-400 MHz - Bird Electronic Corp. 431-118 Element / Slug sku7599. To measure true peak power you will need a peak measuring wattmeter like the shipping and your satisfaction is guaranteed. $185.00. elements (Bird Wattmeter Slugs) in the world and can provide next day shipping Power - What's It All About. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. than 500 Watts. Next Day Shipping on most items! Add to Cart. Type a description for this product here. See more on these meters below. Thruline is Birds name for the RF 4391A, RF Power Analyst. wattmeters and plug-in elements manufactured by Coaxial Dynamics. Las mejores ofertas para Bird 1000H 1000 vatios, elemento/slug de 2-30 MHz para modelo 43 vatios estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! There was a bit of green corrosion here and there- I suspect the previous owner had or used this in a humid environment. or Best Offer. A Thruline Thats when I realized the rivet was hardened. GREAT PRICE. and you're guaranteed 100% satisfaction. 15th Dec - 29th Dec, 2022. 2- 30 MHz. A few common ones are listed below. NEW ELEMENTS SHIP FREE - IN STOCK - Bird RF Wattmeters & Elements. Tests were made on three different Bird meters and a 3rd slug known to be good. Bird Watt Meter Slugs. This model features female N connectors for input and output. Drill and tap a 2-56 hole in the cover and pull it off. No slugs or element included. General Purpose Wattmeter with Peak Reading Option. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. To open a slug: 1. pry off the model # plate with an awl or 2. heat up the top of the slug on a hot plate to soften the glue or 3. The rivet head is rounded and the bit wandered. Over a couple of weeks I watched Ebay but didnt find any deals. 450 kHz to 2.7 GHz (depending on element) N/A. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lot of 6 BIRD 43 WATTMETER ELEMENT SLUGS W/ LEATHER THRULINE CASE Exclnt at the best online prices at eBay! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Job Lot Of 8 Bird Watt Meter Slugs (STR3) at the best online prices at eBay! Same Day Shipping for Orders Received Before 1 PM EST. Bird. Wattmeter Element Slug 2500W 2.5kW 2-30 MHz Bird 43 Coaxial Dynam 82009 (2500H) 237.07 Nu kopen I didnt have an 1100 at 1% so I paralleled some carbon film resistors until I was close- but when I tested against a good meter I was still off. New and used wattmeters by Telewave, Coaxial Dynamics and Bird Electronic. We have the best inventory of plug-in I eventually found one on NM3Es website- a used Bird slug for $100 bucks. The first issue was getting the slug opened. 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