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1-Port Calibration with Non-Bird Cal Kits: What You Need to Know

August 27th, 2025

1 min. read | By Bird Applications Team

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More flexibility. Same trusted accuracy.
Yes—you can use non-Bird calibration kits with your Bird VNA. This tutorial shows you how to get accurate results with third-party kits in just a few steps.

You’ll learn:

  • Kit compatibility – Selecting from 29 supported kits or adding your own custom option

  • Software setup – Choosing the right kit in the Bird VNA interface

  • Sweep configuration – Setting parameters for optimal results

  • Calibration process – Completing the 1-port calibration efficiently

With broad compatibility and customization options, Bird VNAs give you the flexibility to work with the tools you have—without compromising measurement accuracy.

Bird Applications Team

Applied RF know-how from Bird engineers—field-tested techniques, measurement methods, and troubleshooting.