Bird Technologies WBC Series-Datasheet - Manual

WBC Wideband Coupler
Bird® Electronic Corporation now offers a convenient, cost effective product for RF Power Measurement in
High Power applications. The Bird BroadBand Directional Coupler uses the Bird Model 5000-XT, a
handheld meter, with a Wideband Coupler and the Bird Terminating Power Sensor for accurate,
repeatable readings of both UHF and VHF, forward and reflected power in broadcast facilities.
PROBLEMS } SOLUTIONS
Tight budgets for power measurement
} Cost effective coupler solution
Need to support multiple transmitter stations
} Portable equipment
Limited training for station personnel
} Easy-to-use
Once the line section is installed, power meaurement is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Connect the Terminating Power Sensor to the forward or
reflected socket coupler.
2. Enter the offset value using the Model 5000 keypad.
3. Read the RF power output of your transmitter in Watts, kW, or dBm.
The BroadBand Directional Coupler is a cost effective Power Measure-
ment alternative for your transmitter monitoring needs.
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