Product Information
Cable & Antenna Analyzer
The Bird SiteHawk® gives you the power to find cable and antenna faults fast—without guesswork. Designed for field reliability and trusted by technicians everywhere, it puts simple, accurate diagnostics right in your hands, helping you fix problems quickly and keep critical operations online.
Handheld Cable & Antenna Analyzers
The SiteHawk helps technicians and engineers quickly verify equipment, find faults, and document maintenance—without complexity or guesswork.
Built tough for field and lab use, it delivers fast, reliable diagnostics to keep critical RF systems running strong and downtime to a minimum.
Is SiteHawk Right for You?
You need the right tool—not extra features you’ll never use. We’ll help you get exactly what fits your work.
SiteHawk is best if you:
- Need to test cables & antennas with a light-weight tool.
- Need to outfit a team with fast, reliable RF test gear.
- Need to prove installation quality to end-customers.
SiteHawk may only meet some of your needs if you:
- Need an all-in-one VNA, signal generator, and spectrum analyzer.
- Need protocol-specific measurements.
- Need programmatic or computer control.
Measure RF Power Too
SiteHawks include Bird’s RF Meter app. By connecting a compatible Bird wideband RF power sensor via the USB port, you can measure forward and reflected RF power on your SiteHawk without any extra tools.
For an all-in-one solution, check out our analyzer kits that package our most-used RF analyzers and sensors together in ruggedized, portable carrying cases.
Save Time. Save Effort.
A Bird SiteHawk gives you 3 abilities in 1 instrument:
- Measure VSWR/return loss of your antenna or RF system.
- Measure cable/insertion loss of your cables and connectors.
- Determine distance to, and the nature of, faults in RF lines.
SiteHawk helps you ensure your system will work before you spend the time assembling it, and helps you find and fix faults fast when something goes wrong.
Product specifications:
| Item No | SK-9000-TC |
| Item Name | SiteHawk™, Antenna and Cable Analyser |
| Frequency | Range: 1 – 9000 MHz Resolution: 1 kHz Accuracy: ±2.5×10-6 @25 °C |
| Output Power | -10 dBm, typical |
| Trace Noise Magnitude | IFBW 1kHz: 0.05 dB rms |
| Measurement | Speed: 1 ms / data point Points: 51 to 3201 |
| Measure Bandwidth | 100 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Temperature Stability | 0.01 dB/°F (0.02 dB/°C) |
| Return Loss Measurement Range | 0 dB to -60 dB |
| Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| VSWR Measurement Range | 1.0 to 65.0 |
| Cable Loss Measurement Range | 0 dB to 30 dB |
| DTF Range | 0 to 5000 ft. (0 to 1500 m) |
| Corrected Directivity | > 38 dB |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 50V |
| Immunity to Interfering Signals | +13 dBm |
| Power Measurement | Yes |
| Reflect Amplitude Accuracy | –10 dB to 0 dB: ±0.6dB –25 dB to –10 dB: 1.5 dB –35 dB to –25 dB: 4.0 dB |
| Connectors | USB Type-C, USB 3.0 Test Port Connector: N-type, Female 50 Ohms |
| Temperature | Operating: 14 to 131 °F (–10 to +55 °C) Storage: -40 to 176 °F (-40 to +80 °C) Battery Charging: 32 to 95 °F (0 to +35 °C) |
| Display | 5.5 in, 720p |
| Languages | English, Chinese, Spanish |
| Battery | Type: Lithium-ion rechargeable Operating Time: 10 hours typical Charging Time: 5 hours typical |
| Storage Capacity | Thousands of traces and setups |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 3 years |
| Compatible With | For a complete list of compatible sensors see Bird’s RF Meter Page |
| Dimensions | 7.7 in x 3.6 in x 2.4 in (195 mm x 90 mm x 60 mm) |
| Weight | 1.98 lbs. (0.9 (kg) |
| Compliance–Certifications | Compliance: CE EMC: Standard EN 61326-1:2006 Safety: Standard EN 61010-1:2001 |
| Standard Accessories | Calibration Combo, Stylus, AC Adapter (12 VDC Output), Hard Carrying Case, Soft Carrying Case, RF Cable, USB Drive, USB Adapter, Manual and Battery
Optional: Adapter – N(m) to 7-16 DIN(f), International Adapter |
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Resources
SiteHawk Datasheet
Key specifications and product overview for the SiteHawks: SK-4500-TC, SK-6000-TC, and SK-9000-TC.
SiteHawk Aviation Case Study
Learn how SiteHawk helped a major airline overcome challenges in diagnosing onboard radio systems for their aircraft.
SiteHawk Quick Start
Quickly set up and start using your Bird SiteHawk analyzer with this easy-to-follow guide.