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Bird (and other) wattmeter elements (slugs),
line sections, & accessories

After looking at this page dedicated to our  connectors and adapters for use with Bird (and similar) wattmeters and line sections, BE CERTAIN to visit our main RF connector and adapter page, here: http://www.mgs4u.com/RF-adapters.htm  Our main page has hundreds of hard to find types and combinations, including adapters for reverse polarity, GPS, and Wi-fi applications! Again, all top quality, and lowest prices!

"Quick-connect" style to UHF female adapter for Bird (and similar) wattmeter line sections

We are proud to offer these brand new adapters (pictures on the left) which fit the Bird Electronics (and similar types such as S truthers, Coaxial Dynamics, etc.) wattmeter line sections (sometimes called "pick-ups"). One side is the quick-connect style male pin which plugs into the line section, the other is the popular UHF female, or SO-239 connector. Our adapters are beautifully made, featuring the finest quality nickel-plated solid brass body, with high quality teflon dielec tr ic and GENUINE SILVER-PLATED BERYLLIUM COPPER center pin! This is ex tr emely important, since beryllium copper is what makes the contact fingers "springy" (unlike plain copper or brass) so that they will maintain tight contact with the inside of the line section insertion after insertion. Non-beryllium copper fingers bend inward and stay bent (no springyness) and quickly lose contact, risking your expensive equipment! Our adapters hipot test to 5500 volts+!

Our stock # i9100      Price: $12 each    (Dealers... ask about quantity discounts!)

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"Quick-connect" style to N female adapter for Bird (and similar) wattmeter line sections

We are proud to offer these brand new adapters (picture on the left) which fit the Bird Electronics (and similar types such as Struthers, Coaxial Dynamics, etc.) wattmeter line sections (sometimes called "pick-ups"). One side is the quick-connect style male pin which plugs into the line section, the other is type N female. Our adapters are beautifully made, featuring the finest quality nickel-plated solid brass body , with high quality teflon dielectric and GENUINE SILVER-PLATED BERYLLIUM COPPER center pin! This is extremely important, since beryllium copper is what makes the contact fingers "springy" (unlike plain copper or brass) so that they will maintain tight contact with the inside of the line section insertion after insertion. Non-beryllium copper fingers bend inward and stay bent (no springyness) and quickly lose contact, risking your expensive equipment! In comparative tests, our line hipot tested 600+ volts HIGHER than Bird branded of the same type. Internal contact with the line section was also tighter for lower loss.

Our stock # i9101    Price: $12 each    (Dealers... ask about quantity discounts!) ( Order Now! )


New adapter converts DC output connector on Bird line sections to standard BNC female!

With our new adapter, (our stock number i9200) you can use the VERY readily available BNC male / BNC male RG-58 cables (very inexpensive) to place your indicating meter almost anywhere you want! Just cut off the other cable end and separate the center conductor from the braid.

Connect center conductor to terminal on back of meter, and braid to terminal on back of meter, and you are"good to go".

Excellent quality, brand new. Our stock # i9200.   Price: $9.50 each (Order Now!)

(Picture shown on left, from top to bottom: (1) DC out to BNC f; (2) DC out to BNC f installed; (3) With BNC male RG-58 cable. Click picture to enlarge)

Note: Need cables? Check out our Coaxial Cables page.


Bird QC to HN female

These genuine Bird QC (quick change) to type HN female adapters plug in to Bird line sections. They are in "removed from equipment / excellent" condition, fully guaranteed to your satisfaction.  (compare at $39 each and more!)
Bird part # 4240-268 
Our part # B-QC-HN-F  
Our price $19 each (Order Now!)

Bird QC to HN male

These genuine Bird QC (quick change) to type HN male adapters plug in to Bird line sections. They are in "removed from equipment / excellent" condition, fully guaranteed to your satisfaction.  (compare at $66 each and more!)  

Bird part # 4240-278 
Our part # B-QC-HN-M  
Our price $29 each
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Bird QC to N female

These genuine Bird QC (quick change) to type N female adapters plug in to Bird line sections. They are in "removed from equipment / excellent" condition, fully guaranteed to your satisfaction.  (Compare at $16 each and more!)

Bird part # 4240-062
Our part #  B-QC-N-F
Our price $12 each (Order Now!)


Bird QC to LC female

These Bird QC (quick change) to type LC female adapters plug in to Bird line sections. They are in "removed from equipment / excellent" condition, fully guaranteed to your satisfaction.  (Compare at $89 each and more!) Two types usually available... (verify stock on the style you want before ordering). Style 1 is the "small flange version, usable on the small line sections, as you find on the Bird model 43 wattmeter.  Flange on style 1 measures 1.25 inch square. Style 2 is the "large flange" version, usable on any of the Bird line sections, including the larger, higher power versions.
Style 1 (small flange version) part #  B-QC-LCF-1
price $69 each ( Order Now! )

Style 2 (large flange version) part #  B-QC-LCF-2
price $79 each ( Order Now! )

Bird QC to LT male

These Bird QC (quick change) to type LT female adapters plug in to Bird line sections. They are in "new / unused" condition.  This is a VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND adapter! This is the "small flange"  version, usable on the small line sections, as you find on the Bird model 43 wattmeter.  Flange  measures 1.25 inch square.
order stock  #  B-QC-LTM-1 
Price: $69 each
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Bird QC to LT female

These Bird QC (quick change) to type LT male adapters plug in to Bird line sections. They are in "new / unused" condition.  This is a VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND adapter! This is the "small flange"  version, usable on the small line sections, as you find on the Bird model 43 wattmeter.  Flange  measures 1.25 inch square.
order stock  #  B-QC-LTF-1 
Price: $69 each
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Bird model 423078-2 single port line section

The Bird model 423078-2 single port line section is the "sampling" unit used to insert in the coaxial line  (uses "quick connect" connectors of appropriate type on each end to accept coax line), sending the DC voltage to the remotely mounted meter to provide accurate power measurements.  This line section is the same type used in the popular Bird model 43 wattmeter. Condition is "removed from equipment, excellent"    Accessories and connectors / adapters for this line section sold separately on this page.   
Price each:  
$69.00 ( Order Now! )


Genuine Bird wattmeter elements (slugs)

These elements are marked "4610"  and "741". We are not certain which particular Bird wattmeter they are designed for, and would welcome more information. Range is 1500 watts, 400-1000 Mhz.

New, old stock.   Order as :   Bird 4610 / 741 elements     
Price:  $49 each

Genuine Bird wattmeter elements (slugs)

These very unusual elements are marked "436-18" on the 4000 watt and "436-3" on the 2000 watt.  We are not certain which particular Bird wattmeter they are designed for, and would welcome more information. Frequency range is from .4 to .5 Mhz  (400 Khz to 500 Khz)  Maybe originally used with Loran system.  Unused, old stock.

Order as :   Bird 436-18 element  (4KW)    Price:  $29 each          
Or   Bird 436-3 element (2Kw)   Price:  $29 each



We have many additional types of elements ("slugs") for wattmeters such as Bird, Struthers, Dielectric, and others which use a 30 microamp meter movement.

Some of these are not as pristine in appearance as others we have, but all are satisfaction guaranteed. All you ever risk is shipping. Your choice from this group is...... ONLY $35 each!!!

Currently in stock: (These Struthers type 503's work fine in the Bird model 43)
Struthers  503C-5    5 watts,  50-125 Mhz
Struthers  503C-50 50 watts, 50-125 Mhz
Struthers 503E-5    5 watts,  200-500 Mhz     

Bird  5D      5 watts,   200-500 Mhz
Bird 25D     25 watts, 200-500 Mhz
Bird             1000 watts average mode, 10 Kw peak mode, 50-125 Mhz.
Bird             1 watt,    105-120 Mhz (old style)
Bird              2.5 Watts, 60-80 Mhz.
Bird 2.5F     2.5 watts,  105-120 Mhz.

Dielectric  2038  25 watts, 200-500 Mhz

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