OK - lets see here. First of all, thanks for the "Bird Wattmeter"
calibration info. I appreciate it as I'm sure others may as well. However,
the question was of calibrating a(n) "element/slug". So, can you enlighten
us on that aspect - or is it that they're either go /no go - and it is the
"meter" which is all that is calibrated?

L.

"Karl" wrote in message
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Ok guys here is what you need to cal a Bird

Youb need a
Fluke Model 5100B Calibrator, About $2,695.00 on ebay
you will also need a D-c input 4381-050 Element about $275-$300 new
That goes in place of the element on the Bird meter ( has a BNC on it)


10 milli amps--------10 watts
20 milli amps---------middle scale
30 milli amps----------full scaleand thats how you cal a bird watt
meter



Karl N2RLD

On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:03:31 -0400, "L." wrote:

"Carter-k8vt" wrote in message
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L. wrote:
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I have a 2,500 watt, HF slug that I don't have confidence in. Anyone
know who calibrates slugs for a reasonable fee?

Thanks.
Jeff
W8KZW

Have you contacted Bird? Last I heard, they were still making
equipment.
As to "reasonable" - thats a good question. But then at least you would
know it is "accurate".

L.
Yes, Bird is still in business and, no (IMHO), they are not
reasonable...

As you seen, I questioned "reasonable". I guess a good question may be -
ARE
they the only game in town to do such calibrations? There are a few places
who do "Service Monitor" calibrations and such. I wonder if "they"
would/could do them?

Now, I too am interested to see if anyone has any knowledge of doing such
thing - the procedure, equipment used, etc. IF it is something I can do
with
my own - then by all means, I'll do it. I've got a decently equipped
bench.

L.