[Boatanchors] HELP-Identify Bird Dummy load

Thu Sep 15 15:59:49 EDT 2011

600 Watts continuous, 900 Watts for up to 15 minutes.

Cool to ambient temperature after use at over 600 Watts.

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> From: k4hca at windstream.net
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:46:33 -0400
> Subject: [Boatanchors] HELP-Identify Bird Dummy load
> 
> Some years back, I acquired a Bird Dummy load from an estate.the ID Tag has the following information
> 
> DUMMY LOAD ELECTRICAL
> DA-412A/U
> SERIAL 001
> BY CONTRACTOR
> BIRD ELECTRONIC CORP.
> CLEVELAND, OHIO
> ORDER NO. DAAB05-70-C-1243
> . U.S.
> 
> It is quite heavy and the overall dimensions are 14"L X 6"W X 8.25" H. It Is basically a cylinder with cooling fins that make it rectangular. I can provide pictures. Can any one help me determine the power handling capacity of this device. It works fine.
> 
> Any info will be appreciated.
> 
> Harold
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