Adding to Joe's suggestion, NM3E and Chuck Martin RF Supply are good sources
for used Bird and Coaxial Dynamics product. I've been pleased with both
suppliers.
http://www.nm3e.com/
http://www.chuckmartin.com/
Paul, W9AC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: QRP and Bird 43 Watt meter help
>
>> There are lower wattage slugs but for a much higher frequency range.
>> The 250H range is 2 to 30 mhz 160M is not quite covered but I think
>> is ok.
>
> Bird make HF (H) elements at 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500,
> 5000 and 10000 Watts. Finding the 5, 10, or 25 Watt elements new may
> be a trick as they are only produced infrequently. Several resellers
> have used elements in some of those ranges. RF Parts and RadioDan
> stock new elements.
>
> A Google search for "Bird Elements" will generate leads on sources for
> both new and used elements.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
>
> On 6/30/2012 12:11 PM, Jim WA9YSD wrote:
>> Any one out there using a Bird 43 for measuring out put power for QRP?
>> I have a 250H element for HF. Should I get the 50H element for HF?
>> I have a Ten-Tec Omni VI Plus Power turned down to minimum. with the 250H
>> slug I measure 5 watts, first mark from the bottom of scale. Not very
>> accurate or is it?
>> There are lower wattage slugs but for a much higher frequency range.
>> The 250H range is 2 to 30 mhz 160M is not quite covered but I think is
>> ok.
>>
>> Stay on course, fight a good fight, and keep the faith. Jim
>> K9TF/WA9YSD
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