Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Comparison Chart

Step 1) Please select the frequencies needed to be rebroadcasted. Per NFPA 1221 version 2019;
Step 2) Then select the Class type.
Step 4) Filter by 2524 Listing Status (optional).
Step 5) Official Certifications from NRTL Only (optional).
Product Name Public Safety UHF/VHF Dual Band BDA TruePath - Channelized (Class A) 700 and 800 MHz Public Safety BDA, 1/2 watt, AC SHIELD MegaFi High Power Mobile Router for AT&T and FirstNet® Networks 800 / VHF / UHF Tri band BDA VHF Band Capable BDA
Supported Bands UHF (Includes T-Band) , VHF 700/800 Dual-Band , Band 14 700 , Band 14 VHF/UHF Dual-Band VHF
Class A A B A A
Uplink Frequencies in MHz From 138 788 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, 66 138 150
Uplink Frequencies in MHz To 512 824 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, 66 824 174
Uplink Frequencies in MHz From: 138 MHz To: 512 MHz From: 788 MHz To: 824 MHz From: 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, 66 MHz To: 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, 66 MHz From: 138 MHz To: 824 MHz From: 150 MHz To: 174 MHz
Downlink Frequencies in MHz From 138 758 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30, 66 138 150
Downlink Frequencies in MHz To 513 896 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30, 66 869 174
Downlink Frequencies in MHz From: 138 MHz To: 513 MHz From: 758 MHz To: 896 MHz From: 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30, 66 MHz To: 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30, 66 MHz From: 138 MHz To: 869 MHz From: 150 MHz To: 174 MHz
Uplink Composite Power in dBm 28 dBm 27 dBm 31 dBm 30 dBm 27 dBm
Downlink Composite Power in dBm 28 dBm 27 dBm 31 dBm 33 dBm 30 dBm
Power Consumption in Watts 50 Watts 160 Watts 50 Watts 175 Watts
2524 NRTL for Listed Products No NRTL Reported UL No NRTL Reported SGS No NRTL Reported
2524 Listing Status Listed Listed Not Listed Listed Listed
2524 Certification Date
STD 2524 Comments Investigated to UL2524 - 2nd Edition Revised 2019-02-28, Bi-directional amplifier 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 UL62368, NFPA & IFC Compliant CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62638-1 FCC Part 20 Part 90 FCC, PTCRB, 3GPP, and AT&T FirstNet Trusted UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant NFPA, UL 62368-1, UL50E Type 4
Website Link or Product Page Public Safety UHF/VHF Dual Band BDA 7831758-0013 SHIELD MegaFi High Power Mobile Router for AT&T and FirstNet Networks Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page VHF Band Capable BDA
Notes Multi-Band Capable, Class A/B. Wireless Supply also offers our BDA products as a kit which includes the BBU, annunciator, and alarm junction boxes for connection to the buildings fire alarm panel Regions: U.S. Only
Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, 66
SHIELD HPUE products deliver connectivity for life-saving and other essential communications. Highest-power devices
Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available Class A/B 1W VHF.
Organization Name TX RX Systems Inc. Wireless Supply, LLC Nextivity Rath by Avire TX RX Systems Inc.