 | (09 December 2024 – Milpitas, CA) – Comba Telecom, Inc. (Subsidiary of Comba Telecom Network Systems, Ltd.), a global leading wireless solutions provider, today announced their VHF/UHF bi-directional amplifier (BDA) designed for the public safety communications industry. The new CriticalPoint VHF/UHF BDAs can support frequencies from 150-175MHz (VHF) and 406-512MHz (UHF) to provide in-building wireless coverage of up to 700,000 square feet for public safety critical communications. |
Building upon their previous highly successful BDA platform, the new VHF and UHF platform will also come in Class A or Class B and will be software configurable. What sets the NG platform apart from the previous generation UHF platform:
New V3 VHF/UHF BDA Highlights: - Complies with IFC2024 / NFPA1225 2022 / UL 2524 3rd Revision
- FCC and ISED Certified
- FCC: 406-430MHz; 450-512MHz; 150-174MHz
- ISED: 406-430MHz; 450-470MHz; 136-174MHz
- Supports single band VHF, single band UHF, or dual band VHF/UHF configurations in one chassis box. Saves on space, labor and cost compared to competitor offerings
- Can support 3 sub bands of UHF in one chassis box
- Can support 1 sub band of VHF in one chassis box
- Can support a combination of up to 3 UHF sub bands and 1 VHF sub band in one box
- Duplexed and Simplex configurations available to provide flexibility to meet any radio system requirements
- Diverse array of filter and duplexer options to meet the most stringent frequency combinations
- Filters/Duplexers are custom tuned for specific frequency configurations, minimizing the passband to protect from interference
- Lowest Uplink Noise Performance in the industry
- Supports P25 P1/P2, digital and conventional analog communication simultaneously
- Up to 32 Downlink and 32 Uplink channel filters per band
- Downlink/Uplink Automatic Gain Control per channel and per timeslot (Class A); Near-Far mitigation for FDMA and TDMA systems
- Downlink/Uplink Squelch per channel and per timeslot (Class A); Provides Uplink Channel muting when channel is not active
- NetProtect Uplink PA Muting; Auto-shutdown of the Uplink Power Amplifiers when system is idle to minimize noise being introduced to the network
- Web-based GUI with management port and separate configurable LAN port. SNMP V2c and V3 supported. Allows for easy integration with remote monitoring systems
- Integrated Battery Charger unit, Comba BBU V3 supported. Simplified product family. One BBU to run them all
- Built-in front-panel annunciator with LED and Buzzer alarms; Changeable front plates to match required code revision. Easily comply with alarm requirements of any jurisdiction
- Supports both Comba V1 and V3 external annunciator panels
“We are happy to announce our new series of VHF/UHF single and dual band BDA and BBU to the ERCES market, “says Steven Cheng, Comba Telecom’s Product Manager. “Based on our very powerful next generation V3 platform design, these products demonstrate Comba Telecom’s commitment to providing state of the art, excellent performing solutions that support the in-building communications of North America’s First Responders”.
Availability:
Comba’s CriticalPoint VHF/UHF BDAs will be shipping on or before February 28th, 2025. For more information visit:
https://combausa.com/en/products/public-safety-communications
About Comba Telecom Inc.
Comba Telecom, Inc., based in Milpitas, California, is a leading supplier of RF communications solutions and equipment to the wireless industry. With R&D innovating in the heart of Silicon Valley and a manufacturing base in Asia, Comba Telecom manufactures cutting edge technologies and cost-effective solutions for OEM, integration, and operator partners.
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Media Contact:
Eugene Luu
Marketing Specialist
Comba Telecom, Inc.
eluu@combausa.com |
