Accurate. Digital. Lab-Ready: Meet Bird’s 4480A RF Wattmeter

August 27th, 2025

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Element-free accuracy for mission-critical RF work.
For over 80 years, Bird has set the gold standard in RF power measurement. Now, the 4480A takes that legacy forward—delivering precise, element-free measurements for both CW and digitally modulated signals.

Why it’s a game-changer:

Element-free design – No more swapping, storing, or tracking spare elements
Wide coverage – 2 to 1000 MHz, up to 10,000 W
Industry-leading accuracy – ±4% even in demanding environments
Mission-ready – Built for Land Mobile Radio, Aviation, Utilities, and Military Communications
Future-proof – Software-upgradable to keep pace with your needs

Rugged. Simple. Accurate. The 4480A delivers instant, trustworthy readings—without the configuration headaches—so you can focus on keeping your systems performing at their peak.

Bird Applications Team

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

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