DESCRIPTION
Bird’s 8860 Series comprises oil-cooled, high-power RF terminations rated at 1500 W continuous power. These self-contained terminations use a precision film resistive element immersed in dielectric oil for thermal management, providing stable 50 ohm termination with low VSWR across a broad frequency range. The series offers multiple connector configurations—including Quick Change, N, 7/16 DIN, and larger EIA flanges—to suit a variety of RF system interfaces. Ideal for broadcast, lab test, and transmitter commissioning applications where extended continuous duty oil-cooling is preferred.
| Model Number | Power Rating | Impedance | Connector | Cooling Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8860 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | QC Type, LC (female) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8860-01 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | QC Type, N (female) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8860-14 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | QC Type, 7/16 DIN (female) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8860-T8-01 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | QC Type, N (female) (T8 variant) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8860-T8-14 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | QC Type, 7/16 DIN (female) (T8 variant) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8861 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | 1-5/8 inch EIA (unflanged) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8862 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | 1-5/8 inch EIA (flanged) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8862D | 1500 W | 50 ohm | 1-5/8 inch EIA (flanged, “D” digital) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8862D-T8 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | 1-5/8 inch EIA (flanged, “D” variant, T8) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |
| 8864 | 1500 W | 50 ohm | 3-1/8 inch EIA (flanged) | Oil-Cooled | Enquiry Only |