Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Comparison Chart

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Product Name 800 / VHF / split-bands @ UHF Quad band BDA Westell CS45-737-834-A0 2.5W Class A BDA VHF BDA - single sub-band Fiplex DH7S-D-727A - DIGITAL SIGNAL BOOSTER. PS 700 MHz + FirstNet, Single Band +27dBm, Class A, 32 filters + 2 Adj sub band, NFPA, DC. ProtectLink VHF BDA, Class A/B
Supported Bands VHF/UHF Dual-Band 700, 800 VHF 700 VHF
Class A A A A A
Uplink Frequencies in MHz From: 138 MHz To: 824 MHz From: 799-806 MHz MHz To: 806-824 MHz MHz From: 138 MHz To: 174 MHz From: 788 MHz To: 805 MHz From: 150 MHz To: 174 MHz
Downlink Frequencies in MHz From: 138 MHz To: 869 MHz From: 769-776 MHz MHz To: 851-869 MHz MHz From: 138 MHz To: 174 MHz From: 758 MHz To: 775 MHz From: 150 MHz To: 174 MHz
Uplink Composite Power in dBm 30 dBm 27 dBm 30 dBm 24 dBm 27 dBm
Downlink Composite Power in dBm 33 dBm 34 dBm 33 dBm 27 dBm 30 dBm
Power Consumption (Input Power) 60 Watts 123 Watts 50 Watts 80 Watts 175 Watts
2524 Listing Status Listed Listed In NRTL Lab / Pending Listed Listed
2524 NRTL for Listed Products SGS INTERTEK/ETL MET SGS INTERTEK/ETL
2524 Certification Date 07/26/2023 04/09/2025 11/12/2020 06/20/2022
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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. Requires CS19-BBU-005. Uses one CS19-BAT-145AH for 12 HR and qty 2 for 24 HR operation UL62368 / 60950 Models covered 080-300926 CS40-V30-V1D-A0 VHF 150-174 MHz, 1 Watt, 4 Port Simplex, 24 MHz, Class A/B CS40-V30-V2D-A0 VHF 150-162 MHz, 1 Watt, 3.5 MHz PB/1.5 MHz GB, Duplex, Class A/B, Low Band CS40-V30-V3D-A0 VHF 162-174 MHz, 1 Watt, 3.5 MHz PB/1.5 MHz GB Duplex, Class A/B, High Band CS40-V27-V1D-A0 VHF 150-174 MHz, 0.5 Watt, 4 Port Simplex, 24 MHz, Class A/B CS40-V27-V2D-A0 VHF 150-162 MHz, 0.5 Watt, 3.5 MHz PB/1.5 MHz GB, Duplex, Class A/B, Low Band
Other Certifications UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant FCC Part 90.219 dB DL Gain, 80 dB UL Gain, 60 dB AGC Dynamic Range, squelch adjustment -70 to -100 dBm, Meets June 1 2025 PSERN compliance, P25 Phase 2 CS45-734-834-K1 12 hr, CS45-734-834-K2 24 hr UL 62368 Certified, FCC Certified, NFPA & IFC Compliant FCC, NFPA, Buy American Compliant UL 62368-1 Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology VHF FCC ID FCC ID: NVR230021014V
Website Link or Product Page Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page https://www.westell.com/products/cs45-734-834-a0 Safe-Com Wireless Product Download Page https://fiplex.com/flex-in-building-solution/ ProtectLink VHF BDA, Class A/B
Notes Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available The Westell ProtectLink Public Safety Next Generation 2.5W BDA is Westell’s newest Fiber DAS ready bi-directional amplifier. The Class A or Class B BDA includes 700/800 MHz dual-band support, 2.5W/bnd Multi-band capable, Dual Class A & B in one unit, NFPA compliant, Interlaced frequencies, Simplex, BBU available www.fiplex.com BDA's support Simplex, Single Window Duplex with 1W CS40-V30 and 0.5W CS40-V27, 2.5W