Becker Mining Systems smartcom® UHF Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) compensates for Leaky Feeder Cable longitudinal losses. The BDA is typically used within Mining, Shipping, Tunneling, Motorway and In-Building radiating cable systems, amplifying the UHF signal in both directions simultaneously and serves to maintain the strength of the RF signal levels along the Leaky Feeder coaxial cable.
The Bi-Directional Amplifier is unique in that it offers the lowest possible noise contribution to an already weak RF carrier when operating in collocation with a strong carrier. The connectors of the inline amplifiers have been designed for ease of connection making installation and repair as convenient as possible. The Power Source required from the Leaky Feeder cable ranges from 8 Vdc to 17 Vdc.