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• What is an RF load used for?

  RF Loads convert RF electrical energy into heat...

• Where can I find peak power specifications on my load or attenuator?

  If you are looking for pulsed peak power rating...

• What is an attenuator used for?

  Bird's RF Attenuators are components that reduc...

• Troubleshooting the Model 43 Wattmeter

  The following table contains troubleshooting in...

• How often do I need to calibrate my Model 43 wattmeter?

  Bird recommends a 1 year calibration cycle for ...

• How do I read Forward and Reflected RF power on a Model 43 wattmeter?

  The reading depends on the plug-in element bein...

• How do I use the RS-232 port on my 5000 series Wideband RF Power Sensor to automate power measurements?

  In many instances, users of the 5000 Series Wid...

• 5017, 5017B and 5017D Sensors & Windows OS Compatibility Chart

  The following chart explains the compatibility ...

• How to check or verify your cable’s velocity of propagation using the Bird Vector Network Analyzer

  For whatever reason you need to know the veloci...

• How can I check on the status of my repair or calibration RMA?

  To check on the status of your RMA (whether it'...

• Can I still get parts for my discontinued Bird product?

  If your product is an older model, there is a g...

• How do I get my product repaired?

  The repair process is simple! The first step is...

• How do I get an RMA number?

  1. The first step is to fill out the Bird Servi...

• How do I get my product calibrated?

  The calibration process is simple! The first s...

• How might I get a quote for repair or calibration?

  If your product is still fully supported, a gen...

• What does it cost to calibrate or repair my Bird product?

  Instant Price Quotes Navigate to RMA Service Re...

• Connectors

  For a complete listing of Bird's RF connectors,...

• Average Power Handling for QC Connectors

  Please see graph of QC connectors and associate...

• How can I determine the age of my equipment?

  Most of the most current Bird products (typical...

• Who should I contact to get my Bird product calibrated or repaired?

  To get your product queued up for calibration o...

• How do I check the status of the product I sent in for calibration or repair?

  Inquiries on that status of your product calibr...

• Who should I contact to get a product quote?

  Requests for product are best handled in one of...

• Manual for discontinued products

  Please follow this link for our manuals of obso...

• How do I determine if my product is discontinued?

  For instrumentation and hardware, this can be a...

• Recommended Replacement Coolant for Bird Part #5030 - GE Type 10C Transil Dielectric Oil?

  If you're using one of our older Termaline mode...

• Where can I find export codes or ECCN?

  Export codes or ECCN numbers are available here...

• Things to Consider When Upgrading From Your Model 4421 to the Model 4421A Power Meter

  If you caught our previous article/FAQ regardin...

• Understanding Directivity of a Vector Network Analyzer and Its Impact on Accuracy

  Directivity in the context of Vector Network An...