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" <li...@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 >> _______________________________________________ >> UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK >> > > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK