Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Comparison Chart
| Product Name | VHF / UHF / 700 Tri band | SHIELD SOLO | PS51080E 1/2 Watt, Dual Band eBDA. Listed to ANSI/UL 2524 | PSR-VU-9537-U (UL 2524 Certified, 2nd edition, Wideband Digital Repeater for VHF) | 700/800 MHz Dual Band Capable BDA Class B 2 Watt - Band Selective |
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| Supported Bands | VHF/UHF Dual-Band | 700 , 800 , 700/800 Dual-Band | 700/800 Dual-Band | VHF | 700/800 Dual-Band |
| Class | A | A | B | B | B |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz From | 138 | 798 | 758 | 136 | 788/806 |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz To | 805 | 816 | 816 | 174 | 805/824 |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 805 MHz | From: 798 MHz To: 816 MHz | From: 758 MHz To: 816 MHz | From: 136 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 788/806 MHz To: 805/824 MHz |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz From | 138 | 768 | 758 | 136 | 758/851 |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz To | 775 | 861 | 861 | 174 | 775/869 |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 775 MHz | From: 768 MHz To: 861 MHz | From: 758 MHz To: 861 MHz | From: 136 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 758/851 MHz To: 775/869 MHz |
| Uplink Composite Power in dBm | 30 dBm | 30 dBm | 27 dBm | 24 dBm | 33 dBm |
| Downlink Composite Power in dBm | 33 dBm | 30 dBm | 27 dBm | 28 dBm | 33 dBm |
| Power Consumption in Watts | 50 Watts | 65 Watts | 45 Watts | 210 Watts | 75 Watts |
| 2524 NRTL for Listed Products | SGS | INTERTEK/ETL | INTERTEK/ETL | UL | No NRTL Reported |
| 2524 Listing Status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
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| STD 2524 Comments | Full product line including single band BDA and Fiber DAS; Multi-band BDAs and Fiber DAS (2, 3 & 4+ bands integrated in one NEMA); 12 and 24 Hour Lithium Battery backups and Annunciators. |
UL 2524 Certified, 2nd edition, In-building Two-way Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System Only OEM to achieve UL enhanced smart mark for UL 2524, 2nd edition Tested and Certified by UL |
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| Other Certifications | UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant | UL 62368-1, UL 508A, FCC Part 90 |
NFPA & IFC Code Compliant to all code years Product ships complete with UL 2524 Annunciator Supports FCC Part 90, Class A Narrowband OR Class B Wideband repeater designations NEMA 4 Certified |
NFPA, UL62368-1, UL 508A, FCC Part 90 | |
| Website Link or Product Page | Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page | CEL-FI SOLO | Westell PS51080E | PSR-VU-9537-U | 700/800 MHz Dual Band Capable BDA Class B 2 Watt - Band Selective |
| Notes | Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available |
Class A/B software selectable unit that can be converted in the field without additional codes or license fees. Class A: 64 Channels at 12.5 kHz. Class B: 56 Channels at 100 kHz or 150 kHz. |
Westell's new 2524 Listed Enhanced PS Series BDAs offer many new features that makes them easier to install, easier to get acceptance from the AHJ and reduce total installed costs. | The PSR-U Series are state of the art Digital Public Safety Repeater solutions designed to protect the lives of first responders and building occupants. | |
| Organization Name | Rath by Avire | Nextivity | Westell Technologies | Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) - USA | TX RX Systems Inc. |