#222: Installing a Peak Reading kit into a Bird 43 Wattmeter @w2aew

Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This video shows how easy it is to add a peak-reading adapter to a Bird 43 wattmeter. Bird makes a kit, and there are several other manufacturers that make kits as well. The kit I am using is the PR-90 from LNA Technology. I purchased mine from NM3E - he carries a wide selection of new and used Bird (and other) RF power meters and accessories. See the links below:

LNA Technology:
lnatechnology.com
The PR-90M kit:
lnatechnology.com/lnatech_006_011.htm
NM3E:
nm3e.com

My previous video introducing the Bird 43:
youtube.com/watch?v=149AuSmk4M8

#222: Installing a Peak Reading kit into a Bird 43 Wattmeter

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