From dispatch to disaster response, clear communications are non-negotiable. Bird’s RF measurement and monitoring solutions help public safety teams maintain strong, interference-free signals—so first responders can focus on what matters most.
Rugged, portable, and easy to use—Bird’s RF solutions are designed for the real-world demands of public safety professionals.
Detects issues early to prevent outages and keep your network reliable.
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Bird’s Channel Power Monitor family gives you real-time visibility into transmitter and receive antenna performance—24/7.
It alerts you to power loss, antenna issues, or system drift before they become outages, helping you reduce unnecessary truck rolls and keep your network running reliably.
Although the Model 43 is a classic wattmeter used often for this task, today’s antenna site validation typically involves a combination of tools to ensure system performance, safety, and reliability. Commonly used products include:
4480A Digital Wattmeter: A modern, digital alternative to the Model 43, the 4480A offers enhanced accuracy, digital readouts, and data logging capabilities—making it ideal for field validation of power levels in RF systems.
Antenna & Cable Analyzers (like Bird's SiteHawk): Diagnose cable and antenna issues by measuring VSWR, return loss, and distance-to-fault. Essential for identifying damaged cables, faulty connectors, or poorly tuned antennas.
Spectrum Analyzers (like Bird's SignalHawk): Provide a real-time view of the RF environment to detect interference, harmonics, or other unwanted signals that could impact performance.
RF Power Sensors (like Bird’s 5010B or 7020): Deliver precise forward and reflected power measurements across a wide frequency range, helping confirm proper transmitter output and detect mismatches.
Yes—Bird’s SignalHawk™ spectrum analyzers are specifically designed for field technicians who need a fast, reliable way to detect and troubleshoot RF interference on-site. Compact, rugged, and battery-powered, SignalHawk gives your team the ability to scan the RF environment and verify that your system isn’t generating harmful emissions.
For situations where interference is present and must be physically located, the SignalHawk with Angle of Arrival (AOA) adds powerful direction-finding capabilities. This tool allows your techs to pinpoint the source of interference quickly—critical for resolving issues and demonstrating compliance.
Both tools are easy to use, field-ready, and built to handle the real-world conditions RF professionals face every day. With SignalHawk, your team can carry confidence in the palm of their hand.
Bird designs and manufactures the majority of its products at our headquarters in Solon, Ohio, USA. For select products, we partner with trusted global suppliers to complement our in-house capabilities—while maintaining strict quality control and compliance standards.
Test RF power, check antennas, find interference, fix cables—fast. Bird gives you the tools to keep comms up in the field while under pressure.