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Channel Power Monitoring

Simplify System Management. Amplify Uptime.

Managing a multi-channel radio system is tough enough. When performance degrades or outages occur, the clock is ticking—and the cost of delayed diagnosis can skyrocket, especially for remote or difficult-to-access sites.

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Solution Overview for Remote Monitoring

This quick diagram shows how Bird’s CPM system maps to your RF chain—so you know what to monitor, where, and why.cpm-integrated-combiner-system

Build Your Monitoring Network—One Smart Component at a Time

Choose from a range of directional and non-directional models to monitor forward power, reflected power, and VSWR—whether you’re measuring individual channels, composite signals, or inputs to your combiner.

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Channel Power Monitor Display

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  • Centralized control for site monitoring.
  • Ideal for: Multi-channel LMR sites needing full-system visibility and trend data
  • Key Measurements: Collects and logs data from all sensors; manages alarms; web-based dashboard
  • Frequency Range: N/A
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Channel Power Sensor

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  • Monitor individual channel power at the combiner output
  • Ideal for: Diagnosing which transmitter is underperforming in a combined system)
  • Key Measurements: Per-channel forward power
  • Frequency Range: 100 – 1000 MHz (configurable bandwidth: 6.25 / 12.5 / 25 kHz)
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Composite Power Sensor

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  • Composite combiner output and antenna system health
  • Ideal for: Detecting antenna/feedline issues; overall system output checks
  • Key Measurements: Forward power, reflected power, VSWR
  • Frequency Range: 118 – 960 MHz
    (Select bands)
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Non-Directional Power Sensor

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  • Check each transmitter's output power
  • Ideal for: Verifying output of individual transmitters before the combiner
  • Key Measurements: RF output power (non-directional)
  • Frequency Range: 118 – 960 MHz
    (Max 125W, select bands)
 
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See It In Action

Radio System Health Monitoring Solutions

Managing LMR system health doesn’t have to mean chasing problems or making blind site visits. In this quick video, see how Bird’s CPM gives you real-time visibility, actionable alerts, and total confidence in your RF system's performance—no matter how complex the network.

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Don’t see what you need? We’ll help you find—or build—the perfect fit. 

Note: Part numbers end in -xxyy, where xx = RF input connector and yy = RF output connector.
Connectors must be from the same family — N or 4.3/10 and cannot be mixed.

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From Small Sites to Smart Networks.

Ethernet-Based RF Monitoring

Not every site needs a full rack-mounted monitoring system. If you're working with a few radios, limited space, or just want a  standalone setup—Bird’s Ethernet-based sensors deliver powerful insights without the extra infrastructure.

  • No central processor required
  • Web-based access via built-in Ethernet
  • Scalable as your needs grow

Whether you're supporting a backup site, remote location, or smaller-scale network, Bird's Ethernet solutions offer a plug-and-play path to smarter RF monitoring—without overbuilding.

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Remote Monitoring FAQ's

Have more questions? Get Expert Help>

How can I tell if my antenna system is failing without going to the site?

I want to track which transmitter is dropping power. What sensor do I need?

Can I monitor both transmitter output and antenna performance in the same system?

What kind of alarms can I set up for power drops or antenna issues?

My site is remote. Can I view data off-site without special software?

Remote Sites. Real Risks. Smarter Monitoring.

Certainty in Antenna Performance Starts Here

If uptime matters, your antenna is the point most likely to fail. VSWR problems, reflected power, and worn cables don’t raise flags—they just take your system down.

The best time to protect your system is before it fails. Bird equips you to catch problems early—and to adapt as your mission grows.

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