[Test-Equipment] Bird 43 Problem

[Bruce Lane]

	I experienced a similar problem in one of our 43's at work. Turned out that the spring contact which touches the lug on the side of the element was contacting the shell instead of the lug.

	Rotating the element slightly corrected the problem. You'll feel a tiny 'bump' when the contact is in the proper position.

	Keep the peace(es).

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On 24-Jul-05 at 09:39 Bill Pancake wrote:

>Any ideas why my Bird 43 wattmeter will read correctly in the "forward
>power" slug position but NOT in the "reflected power" position? 
>
>The slug (element - 100H) is working perfectly and meter works perfectly.
>Does it have something to do with maintenance of the thruline section?
>Have tried two different (one new - one used) 100H slugs - same problem,
>no reflected power reading. 
>
>Another wattmeter (Drake W-4) shows reflected power in my test setup. Any
>suggestions appreciated. Tnx, Bill, wd0x
>
>
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