[Amps] Replacing oil in a Bird load

[jeremy-ca]

Tnx for the info on Diala Jim; I'll try and find a source of a few gallons 
of AX tmw. The resistor is fine with a RL of 27dB at 1296. This was a 
special build for RCA back in the LPTV days and was spec'ed at 470-910 mHz; 
I use it from 1.8 to 1296.

Carl
KM1H



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hoge" <knowkode at sbcglobal.net>
To: "amp reflector" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Replacing oil in a Bird load


> Shell Diala is the oil of choice. A LOT cheaper than Bird's replacement 
> oil and juist as effective if not better. Yes, the oil can "wear out," 
> most commonly by becoming contaminated by humidity. Remember, the load has 
> a vent cap. A burnt smell would also cause me concern for the resistor. Do 
> you have an antenna analyzer you can use to sweep the load?
>
>  Jim W5QM
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