Bird Electronic Commemorates 300,000th Model 43 With Charity Auction
Solon, OH - Jul 11, 2005
Bird Electronic has reached the 300,000 unit mark
on the production of its Model 43 Thruline wattmeter. To commemorate the
event, an auction will be held for the 300,000th unit itself, presented with
a special gold-plated finish.
The auction is planned to begin on Aug. 1 and close on Aug. 30. It will be
hosted online by
www.auctionfire.com, and bidding is open to anyone.
Proceeds from the auction will be donated to a charity organization of the
winner's choosing.
Bird began production of this wattmeter in 1952, and the Model 43 quickly
became a cornerstone of the industry. It was the first device manufactured
on a production scale for the radio industry that allowed RF energy to flow
through the device, and this function is the basis for the Thruline name.
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