Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Comparison Chart
| Product Name | VHF / UHF Dual band | ProtectLink Class B Software definable ERCES system | Comba Public Safety 27dBm Class B Dual Band 700MHz BDA (AC/DC) | Public Safety VHF BDA | VHF, UHF & 800MHz Tri band Off-Air Fiber Head-End DAS |
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| Supported Bands | VHF/UHF Dual-Band | 700/800 Dual-Band , Band 14 | 700 | VHF | VHF/UHF Dual-Band |
| Class | A | B | B | A | A |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz From | 138 | 788 MHz | 138 | 138 | |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz To | 512 | 824 MHz | 174 | 824 | |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 512 MHz | From: 788 MHz MHz To: 824 MHz MHz | From: MHz To: MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 824 MHz |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz From | 138 | 758/851 MHz | 138 | 138 | |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz To | 512 | 776/869 MHz | 174 | 869 | |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 512 MHz | From: 758/851 MHz MHz To: 776/869 MHz MHz | From: MHz To: MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 869 MHz |
| Uplink Composite Power in dBm | 30 dBm | 27 dBm | 27 dBm | 30 dBm | |
| Downlink Composite Power in dBm | 33 dBm | 34 dBm | 27 dBm | 33 dBm | |
| Power Consumption in Watts | 50 Watts | 130 Watts | 50 Watts | 50 Watts | |
| 2524 NRTL for Listed Products | SGS | INTERTEK/ETL | SGS | No NRTL Reported | SGS |
| 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. | Systems consists of one ProtectLink BDA (available currently in 5 models) plus CS19-BBC-003 battery cabinet with UL Recognized sealed lead acid batteries and CS40-ANNUNC remote annunciation panel. | 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. | ||
| Other Certifications | UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant |
UL 62368-1, Communications Technology Equipment. UL508A (UL50E NEMA Type 4). FCC ID NVRDPSA81090-78. Canada ISED 4307A-DPSA810907 |
UL 60950-1 & UL 60950-22 Compliant | UL62368, NFPA and IFC Complaint | UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant |
| Website Link or Product Page | Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page | Westell ProtectLink 700/800MHz class B BDA | Public Safety VHF BDA | Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page | |
| Notes | Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available | Westell ProtectLink Public Safety BDAs represent the next revolution in DAS design, offering the most flexible platform available on the market. Available in 5 models, 2.5W or 1W, single or dual band. | Multi-band capable, Class A/B. | Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available | |
| Organization Name | Rath by Avire | Westell Technologies | Comba Telecom, Inc. | TX RX Systems Inc. | Rath by Avire |