BIRD 43 DIGITAL WATTMETER UPGRADE KIT

[AudioShockwav]

This probably belongs in the E Bay section, but I ran across it and think it is neat.

( please note I am not the seller, nor do I know him...just found it interesting)

BIRD 43 WATT METER DIGITAL WATTMETER KIT ! NEAT ! - eBay (item 120573197576 end time May-28-10 21:11:08 PDT)

BIRD 43 WATT METER DIGITAL WATTMETER KIT ! NEAT !


Shipping:FREE shippingUS Postal Service Priority Mail Estimated delivery within 4-5 business days.

Returns:30 day money back, buyer pays return shipping

73
Jeff

 

[loosecannon]

oooh, me likey!

do we know who made this kit?
LC

 

[AudioShockwav]

It says the Brand name is Kinney.....

Upgrade your Bird Model 43 watt meter with this easy to install digital readout.


**There is no longer any question about which scale to read as there is with the original BIRD 3 scale analog meter

**The readout numbers are 0.75" high. You can read the display from across the room.
**The Model 43's DIGITAL upgrade has the same accuracy and readings as the original analog meter but it is much easier to read.
**There is a selectable display back light so you can see the readout in the dark.
**The scale selection button allows you to match the meter scale to the element wattage.
**This DIGITAL meter is rugged, there is no need to use the shorting slug for shipping.
**This digital readout uses a microprocessor with conversion tables to make it read the same as the original analog meter.
**It uses precision low offset operational amplifiers to preserve the original accuracy.

Specifications:
**Works with all standard Bird elements.
**Works with any Bird 43 slug frequency
**Works with the following Bird 43 slug power ranges:
**1W, 2.5W, 5W, 10W, 25W, 50W, 100W, 250W, 500W, 1KW, 2.5KW, 5KW, 10 KW, 25KW
Battery Life with alkaline cells:
** Power off mode>10 Years
** Power on mode with back light off: 400 hours
** Power on mode with back light on: 50 hours
**Auto shut off after 90 minutes
**Back light auto shut off 90 seconds

To install:
**Simply remove the analog meter movement and replace it with this digital readout upgrade.
**The conversion is simple. Detailed instructions are included.

**Many have been sold with no customer complaints. In fact, all customer feedback has been positive!!

Warranty information:
**30 days.
**If for any reason you do not wish to keep this item, simply contact me via Ebay or email at ak47@netptc.net and I will arrange for a full refund.

PATENT APPLIED FOR

Me likiy toooo wish i had the coins.....

73
Jeff

 

[W5LZ]

And it looks to be accurate to one decimal place??
- 'Doc

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Sorry to disagree with you guys but personally it makes me want to hurl.

 

[Happy_Hamer]

I understand the reasoning for the digital, easy to read.

Looking at the picture, would it be just as easy to make an entire new display cabinet that allows you to use Bird Slugs?
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I mean the seller says the electronics make it just as accurate?

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It looks like it just replaces the Bird insides with their own

This way the display can show more digits?

Do not own a Bird and never have, but can't they read SWR as well?

Shouldn't that be displayed as well.

 

[mackmobile43]

I understand the reasoning for the digital, easy to read.

Looking at the picture, would it be just as easy to make an entire new display cabinet that allows you to use Bird Slugs?
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I mean the seller says the electronics make it just as accurate?

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It looks like it just replaces the Bird insides with their own



With the bird it's the old school method and Doc's favorite.
Just use this http://www.ac6v.com/swrmeter.html

 

[Moleculo]

It doesn't look to me like that kit would fit if you had the 43P?

 

[AudioShockwav]

I have sent an e mail to the seller....and invited him to stop by...

73
Jeff

 

[Happy_Hamer]

I found this on the web and made it a pdf View attachment 2427

 

[Happy_Hamer]

or just images
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[Happy_Hamer]

Bird 43 Display - W8BL

Better Bird Digital Mter Replacement - Detailed item view - W8BL

$99

 

[MrSuburban]

It says the Brand name is Kinney.....


Me likiy toooo wish i had the coins.....

73
Jeff

I used the Kinney one before and resold it on ebay It was just ok, didnt do anything but read watts no pep mode... I like the other ones out here in this thread better.