> 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 > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK > _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK