Bird 43 service

Hi folks:
I'm going to build the 100w amp this summer, and need to get my Bird 43 wattmeter working. Its intermittent on the pickup--I've tried cleaning all surfaces and plugs with alcohol. Perhaps the pickup element (I think it has one) is faulty? Any suggestions as to servicing this unit, or to whom to send it, or how to check the plugs (all used equipment). I'd like to see this thing working reliably before beginning work on the Elecraft amp. Off reflector replies OK! Thanks.
Ted WB3AVD
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[Stephen W. Kercel]

Ted:

 From the Bird Web site

http://www.bird-electronic.com/absolutenm/templates/news_no_left_nav.asp?articleid=4&zoneid=2

I have copied the following information:


For Product Service and Calibration:
Bird® Service Center
30303 Aurora Road
Cleveland (Solon), Ohio 44139
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: <mailto:[hidden email]>[hidden email]
Website:
<http://www.bird-electronic.com/service>www.bird-electronic.com/service

To contact your Local / Global Service Center click
<http://www.bird-electronic.com/sales/>here.

 From first hand experience, I'll tell you that Bird technical support is
highly competent, and easy to deal with.

Trying to recalibrate a Bird is a professional and not an amateur task.
Also, It does not come cheap. You'll probably pay more for the
recalibration than you did for the original meter on the used market.
However, since you do not currently believe the readings that you're
getting, the meter is not doing you much good in its present condition.

One other comment: It is extremely inadvisable to buy a used Bird slug,
unless you know the detailed history of it (often not the case). Quite
often, used Bird slugs have been abused (accidentally running a KW through
a 50W slug, et cetera), and are damaged. You can by brand new slugs from
Henry for about $90 each. Perhaps other list members could point you to
better deals.

Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in either Bird or Henry. I'm
merely a very happy customer.

73,

Steve Kercel
AA4AK


At 01:36 AM 4/27/2005 +0000, you wrote:

>Hi folks:
>I'm going to build the 100w amp this summer, and need to get my Bird 43
>wattmeter working. Its intermittent on the pickup--I've tried cleaning all
>surfaces and plugs with alcohol. Perhaps the pickup element (I think it
>has one) is faulty? Any suggestions as to servicing this unit, or to whom
>to send it, or how to check the plugs (all used equipment). I'd like to
>see this thing working reliably before beginning work on the Elecraft amp.
>Off reflector replies OK! Thanks.
>Ted WB3AVD
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