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RF Measurement
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Wideband Power Sensors
Accurate, Field-Ready RF Measurement—No Calibration Required
Bird’s Wideband Power Sensors deliver trusted average and peak power readings—plus VSWR, Return Loss, and more—without needing field calibration. Designed for real-world RF work, they support any modulation and connect instantly to Bird’s meters and apps.
Choose the model that fits your frequency and power needs.
Power, frequency, and performance—matched to your mission.
Find the Right Sensor for the Job
Every RF environment is different. That’s why Bird offers a range of Wideband Power Sensors tailored to your needs—from high-power, low-frequency systems to compact, wideband solutions. Explore the series below to find the sensor that fits your workflow.
High Power, Low Frequency
5017D / 5017D-AV / 5019D
Built for high-power RF systems operating below 1 GHz—ideal for public safety, military comms, and broadcast. Measure up to 1300 W peak with ±4% accuracy.
Mid Power, Wide Frequency
5012D / 5016D / 5018D
Versatile coverage from 150 mW to 150 W and up to 4 GHz. Perfect for commercial wireless, TETRA, and LMR maintenance.
Basic Power Sensing
7020 Series
A cost-effective option for routine power and VSWR measurements. No directional coupler required—just plug in and go.
Advanced Statistical Measurement
7022 Series
Advanced insight for complex, dynamic signals like LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, HDTV, and digital trunked radio.
Statistical, time-domain, and average modes give you deeper RF visibility—right in the field.
Directional RF Power Sensor
5014
This USB-connected sensor uses plug in elements for your required frequency and power range. View results on a Bird 5000-NG meter or through the Windows RF Meter App.
Choose with Confidence
You know your system. We’ll help you measure it right.
RF professionals across industries rely on Bird sensors to keep systems running, signals clean, and downtime minimal. Whether you’re:
- Maintaining mission-critical public safety and LMR networks
- Testing military, transportation, or tactical comms in the field
- Servicing wireless infrastructure, broadcast systems, or telemetry links
- Working with analog, digital, or multi-carrier signals across 25 MHz to 4 GHz
Bird’s sensors deliver the accurate, plug-and-play measurements you need—without field calibration, without second-guessing, and without wasted time.
