Bird Power Meter Model 43

The model 43p rf wattmeter is a 43 wattmeter with a peak reading kit installed that allows true peak power output at 8 of full scale.

Bird power meter model 43.

The reason for bench testing and minimization of harmonics on a radio. With a full scale accuracy of 5 it accurately measures rf power with low added vswr and insertion loss. Model 43p peak reading rf wattmeter. Bird model 43 rf wattmeter the industry standard.

The bird 43 was introduced. Bird model 43 wattmeter problem intermittent or inconsistent meter reading high vswr or reflected power cleaning it is important to keep the following surfaces clean. Wattmeter and its descendants. Socket bore dc contacts on the element teflon insulators if any of the contacts or line connectors are dirty clean them with a cotton swab dipped in commercial contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.

An introduction overview and how to use tutorial of the venerable bird model 43 thruline directional rf wattmeter power meter. 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. Swr power meter for cb radio 5 50 250 1000 watts workman. Except where indicated instructions and specifications for the bird 43 apply to these instruments as well.

It will accurately measure rf power under any load condition. This is a wattmeter specially designed for cellular signals between 440 mhz and 960 mhz. Video of bird 43 and 43p problems measuring in am mode. The bird model 43 thruline directional wattmeter is a portable insertion type instrument for measuring forward and reflected power in coaxial transmission lines.

Plug in elements are available to fit your frequency and power needs. The bird 4520 series of models come ready for panel mounting. Bird thruline power coupler model 43 compatible. Bird watt meter model 43.

Meters test equipment. Bird thruline model 43 watt meter with 6 various slugs and carry case for slugs. Tech specs and reasoning for inaccuracy in measuring am modulation. Page 01 front cover page 02 picture page 03 summary sheet page 04 table of contents page 05 picture 1 0 page 06 section 1 general description 1 1 page 07 section 2 theory of operation 2 1 page 08 section 3 installation 3 1 page 09 installation 3 2.

Bird model 43 thruline rf directional wattmeter instruction book. Two models have rf sampler ports while the bird 43p can measure peak power.