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Powerman
05-07-2018, 01:12 PM
I have a bird 43 wattmeter why is the neddle not move to the 0 on it?

JesseJamesDallas
05-07-2018, 04:15 PM
You need to adjust it. Should be a screw on the outside of the meter right where the needle is mounted, all you have to do is turn it counter clockwise till the needle lines up with 0.

Powerman
05-07-2018, 04:31 PM
Did that but didn’t move needle at all

hammerhead
05-08-2018, 12:54 AM
no big thing,it's just trying to get a head start,what do you measure that low ??

Powerman
05-11-2018, 07:26 PM
I replaceed the meter now it works. How do I chose a element for my radio?

222DBFL
05-12-2018, 09:30 AM
For CB band the 25-60mhz or the 2-30mhz ones would work well. And power rating is dependant on what you plan to run through it. The 25w or 100w one would work well for your radio. If you plan on running power then look into a higher power one. There are many types as far as frequency range and power are concern. Just try to get real bird slugs and not the knock offs. That is JMO.

Powerman
05-12-2018, 02:02 PM
I have a general hp40 radio that is above 100+. I do have a 1000w 2-30mhz slug