Innovative global supplier of RF communications products adds longevity to list of accomplishments

(SOLON, OH) – As the pioneer in radio frequency (RF) communications dating back to the ‘40s, Bird Technologies is excited to be at the forefront of yet another remarkable and enviable accomplishment: the celebration of its 70th year in business.

Founded in 1942 by J. Raymond Bird, the Bird Technologies’ name is synonymous with innovation in RF communications. With nearly 50 patents under its wings and installations in over 130 countries around the globe, Bird has continued to innovate its radio frequency products, systems, services, and educational solutions. From the historic Model 43 Thruline Directional Wattmeter, which put Bird on the RF communications map in the early 50s, to its inventive new 7020 Series Power Sensor, the Bird name stands for RF performance and expertise.


“We’ve always believed in developing and producing reliable RF communications products that stand the test of time. It’s built into every Bird product from product design through our vertically integrated manufacturing and test facilities and our accredited calibration lab. It lives up to what Mr. Bird envisioned when he first started the company”, reminisces Bird President and CEO, Mark Johnson.


In many markets, Bird’s 43 Wattmeter still remains the standard against which all other wattmeters are measured. And, with its latest acquisition of X-COM Systems, Bird continues to look forward in its pursuit of offering the very finest RF measurement and management solutions. In fact, the products and services offered by Bird have continued to expand over the past 70 years to meet the challenges of today’s complex communications systems. Positioning it to continue its rich heritage with future generations of reliable and proven Bird products. A far cry from sitting back and resting on its laurels.


“The RF market is a complex one that’s constantly evolving”, affirms Bird’s VP of Sales, Terry Grant. “And we’ve been extremely successful in identifying new ways to meet changing customer demands. We design custom products for unique applications, that’s what sets us apart from our competition, domestic and abroad”, concludes Grant. 

A good example of that kind of passion is evident in Bird’s new 7020 Series Power Sensor, which addresses the market’s growing desire for an economical, accurate, plug-and-play solution to measure analog, digital and multi-carrier signals. Bird’s VP of Engineering, Michael Fetto agrees. “We saw a tremendous customer need to accurately measure the three core signal parameters, understanding that system downtime and expensive solutions were unacceptable. Our new 7020 Series combines affordability and high performance together in one unit”, confirms Fetto.

In addition to its wattmeters and power sensors, Bird’s full line of RF products include analyzers, antennas, combining systems, duplexers and triplexers, power monitors, signal boosters, tower top amplifiers and receivers, multi-couplers, and a host of RF accessories. Bird rounds out its product and service offering through its acquisition of X-COM Systems and TX RX in 2010 and 1995, respectively. These additions to the Bird family have helped broaden Bird’s appeal within the communications arena by adding RF data capture and storage products, signal generation and software analysis tools, as well as communications products and services designed specifically for the critical public safety sector.

Whether serving public safety, land mobile radio, wireless, cellular, telecom, broadcast, semiconductor, medical, military, or government, Bird has always sought to help its customers send and receive important and often times critical information quickly and reliably. It’s this commitment to high performance regardless of the market that inspired the company’s marketing tagline “You’re Heard Loud and Clear” – a statement Bird’s VP of Business Development, Tom Kuklo, takes very seriously.

“In an age where critical information literally comes at a heartbeat’s pace, our products need to be able to respond in kind, begins Kuklo. “Giving our customers the confidence that, no matter what the situation, no matter what the application, their message will be communicated accurately…that goes well beyond marketing. It actually speaks to our whole reason for being, and why we’ve outlasted many of our competitors”, concludes Kuklo.

Bird Technologies manufactures radio frequency (RF) measurement and management equipment and systems and provides educational solutions and other services. With seven locations worldwide (Solon, Ohio; Angola, New York; Reston, Virginia; Singapore; Säo Paulo, Brazil; Brottby Sweden; and Surrey, England), Bird Technologies serves broadcast, cellular, government, land mobile radio, medical, military, and semiconductor markets. Bird provides the physical infrastructure used by government agencies, public safety forces and the private sector. The company sells its products through a global network of distributors and sales representatives. For more information on Bird Technologies and/or its full line of RF communications products, call 866-695-4569, or visit www.birdrf.com.  

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