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| Reviews Summary for Bird AT-500 Antenna Tester 2-520 mHz |
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Reviews: 1
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Average rating: 4.0/5
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MSRP: $$1700.00
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Description: 2-520 MHz, Antenna Tester
The Bird AT-Series Antenna Testers provide a cost-effective, fast, graphical
way of determining the quality of mobile and base station antennas.
Rugged, easy-to-use, hand-held design with extended battery life makes it
idealfor use in the field
Tests the system in VSWR, Return Loss, Match Efficiency, or Reflection
Coefficient (Rho)
Single frequency readings and frequency sweeps allow for everything from
pinpointests to system optimization and tuning
Can save up to 12 traces for comparison and tracking over time
RS232 Interface allows communication with a PC for saving traces using the
optional software
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.bird-technologies.com
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VY0HL
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 21, 2009 16:14
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Accurate instrument
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using the Bird AT-500 for about 3 years and find it to be a valuable tool. Very compact with good battery life. The processor is slower than I would like, but I am used to it and have grown to live with this annoyance. Accuracy is excellent, as compared to an IFR COM-120B and an Aeroflex 3920, both radio test sets. The unit is supplied with an N female connector but others can be purchased from Bird or Pomona. The AT-500 has a somewhat ESD sensitive front end, so users should short the centre pin of the antenna feedline before attaching. Fit and finish is not classic Bird (the unit rattles a bit!) so I was somewhat surprised at this. I also own two similar units, and they all rattle. But despite these limitations, I could not work without my AT-500.
VY0HL
Larry
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