Hello group,
What element would best cover a range of 300-800 watts? 1000W slug overkill?
Thank you!
What element would best cover a range of 300-800 watts? 1000W slug overkill?
Thank you!
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Best slug for 300-800 watts
- Thread starter Quiksilver
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For a BIRD wattmeter? I would recommend a 500 watt slug and a 1000 watt slug. Or, the BIRD Model 4410-A wattmeter with a 4410-5 slug but it does not indicate PEP watts.
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Be prepared for "sticker-shock".Thank you!
Don't jump in the water yet until you research other alternatives and watt meters prior to spending close to $500.00 for two slugs.
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LOL! That's right........ You ask the gentleman on the phone for a price quote and he says "Are you sitting down sir?" before giving you the price!
Yeah, I already had 1000W slug just needed the 500. Got it from Martin RF for $225. And yes, the slug prices have gone way way up.
Getting back into the hobby has become very expensive. Sold all my gear 15 years ago. I had everything, line sections, bird meters, slugs, rigs, jumpers, and everything got sold off. Now I’m paying the price.
Getting back into the hobby has become very expensive. Sold all my gear 15 years ago. I had everything, line sections, bird meters, slugs, rigs, jumpers, and everything got sold off. Now I’m paying the price.
I guess I'm just your typical tightwad, but I would never pay $225 for a Bird element.. Not when I can pick them up all day at hamfests for a fraction of that. I have a Bird 43P, 16 elements, and leather cases for everything. I've had these pieces for a few years but I have considerably less than $1,000 invested.