FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Bird Service Center
- How do I get an RMA number?
- What does it cost to repair my broken Bird product?
- What is the process to have my product repaired and/or calibrated by the Bird Service Center?
- Can I still receive support or get repairs on my obsolete product?
- How do I get my attenuator repaired at Bird's repair facility?
- How do I get my sensor repaired at Bird's repair facility?
Repair Kits
43 Series Wattmeter
- Troubleshooting the Model 43 Wattmeter
- If the batteries are low, will the 4410A or APM-16 still function?
- Can I use the 4304A meter with other elements?
- Bird Model 43 Instruction Manual
- Will a Model 43 wattmeter measure the RF power of a base station in a tier 3 DMR trunked radio system?
- Will a Bird Model 43P wattmeter accurately measure DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)?
Attenuators
- What is the difference between directional and bidirectional RF attenuators?
- Can you use two 25W attenuators in series for a 50W input signal?
- What is a bi-directional attenuator?
- For how long can the 500-WA-MFN-30 attenuator remain at 500W?
- Will the 25-A attenuator withstand a short term overload without damage?
- What is the attenuation value of the 50-A?
Elements
- What is the calibration cycle of Bird Elements?
- Do Elements (Slugs or Plug-ins) Determine the Measurement Accuracy?
- Frequency Response of Bird Elements
- What is the accuracy of the 7/8" line plug-in elements?
- Can I use a standard Model 43 type element in a Bird 4410 Wattmeter?
- Will an element be damaged if the the power applied is more than the rated power?
Calibration Questions
Connectors
- Replacement QC connectors
- Average Power Ratings for QC Connectors
- 4240-404 Connector Drawing
- 4240-403 Connector Drawing
- 4240-402 Connector Drawing
- 4240-400 Adapter Kit Drawing
Broadcast Power Monitors
Cable & Antenna Analyzers
- What products replace the obsolete SA-2500EX?
- SA-6000EX calibration verification
- How can I purchase a replacement case for the Bird Site Analyzer SA-6000EX?
- Can an SK-4000 be modified to operate below 85 MHz?
- I have a different models of SiteHawk. What version of apk can I install?
- My SiteHawk shows "connecting" and will not get past this screen.
RF Coax Selector Switches
RF Power Sensors
- How to get a 5018 wideband sensor to work with VPM3 on a Windows 10 OS
- How to get a 5016 wideband sensor to work with VPM3 on a Windows 10 OS
- How to get a 5012 wideband sensor to work with VPM3 on a Windows 10 OS
- How to get a 5019 wideband sensor to work with VPM3 on a Windows 10 OS
- 5016 Wideband Sensor & Windows OS Compatibility Chart
- 5019 Wideband Sensor & Windows OS Compatibility Chart
RF Terminations (Loads)
- High Power Load Selection Guide - Oil-cooled and Water-cooled
- Typical Peak Power Ratings for Bird Loads
- Maintenance Tips for Oil-cooled Loads
- Precautions when shipping oil-filled loads or attenuators
- 100-6T-MN Drawing
- Are there any hazardous materials in the 100-ST or 100-T loads?
Semiconductor RF Sensors & Power Meters
- Accuracy & error sources of 7020, 7027, 7028 sensors
- 4421 Power Meter Obsolescence Notice
- Do I have to use a 4421 meter to read RF measurements?
- Can I automate my readings with the 4421 meter?
- Do I need to calibrate my 4421?
- Can I connect multiple sensors to the 4421?
Wattmeters
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
United States Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN)
- 8581A200-1 ECCN
- 5010, 5010B or 5010G Sensors ECCN
- 5000-XT ECCN
- 4027 Sensors ECCN
- 430-205 Element ECCN
- 4240-025 LC(m) connector ECCN