Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Comparison Chart
| Product Name | ProtectLink Class B Software definable ERCES system | VHF BDA - triple sub-band for interlaced frequencies | VHF, UHF & 800MHz Tri band Off-Air Fiber Head-End DAS | Comba Public Safety 37dBm Class B Dual Band 700/800MHz BDA (AC/DC) | Comba Public Safety 27dBm Class B Dual Band 800MHz BDA (AC/DC) |
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| Supported Bands | 700/800 Dual-Band , Band 14 | VHF | VHF/UHF Dual-Band | 700/800 Dual-Band | 800 |
| Class | B | A | A | B | B |
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz From | 788 MHz | 138 | 138 | ||
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz To | 824 MHz | 174 | 824 | ||
| Uplink Frequencies in MHz | From: 788 MHz MHz To: 824 MHz MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 824 MHz | From: MHz To: MHz | From: MHz To: MHz |
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz From | 758/851 MHz | 138 | 138 | ||
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz To | 776/869 MHz | 174 | 869 | ||
| Downlink Frequencies in MHz | From: 758/851 MHz MHz To: 776/869 MHz MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 174 MHz | From: 138 MHz To: 869 MHz | From: MHz To: MHz | From: MHz To: MHz |
| Uplink Composite Power in dBm | 27 dBm | 30 dBm | 30 dBm | ||
| Downlink Composite Power in dBm | 34 dBm | 33 dBm | 33 dBm | ||
| Power Consumption in Watts | 130 Watts | 50 Watts | 50 Watts | ||
| 2524 NRTL for Listed Products | INTERTEK/ETL | MET | SGS | SGS | SGS |
| 2524 Listing Status | Listed | In NRTL Lab / Pending | Listed | Listed | Listed |
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| STD 2524 Comments | 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. | UL62368 / 60952 | 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 62368-1, Communications Technology Equipment. UL508A (UL50E NEMA Type 4). FCC ID NVRDPSA81090-78. Canada ISED 4307A-DPSA810907 |
UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant | UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant | UL 60950-1 & UL 60950-22 Compliant | UL 60950-1 & UL 60950-22 Compliant |
| Website Link or Product Page | Westell ProtectLink 700/800MHz class B BDA | Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page | Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page | ||
| Notes | 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, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available | Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available | ||
| Organization Name | Westell Technologies | Rath by Avire | Rath by Avire | Comba Telecom, Inc. | Comba Telecom, Inc. |