BODA SERIES
Broadband Outdoor Distribution Amplifiers - Active Return Path
DESCRIPTION
The BODA 5300 Series is the newest edition to Blonder Tongue's line of two-way broadband distribution
amplifiers. The BODA is an outdoor verison of the widely used BIDA indoor amplifiers. The BODA features
power doubling CATV hybrid technology and has forward bandwidths of 54-860 MHz or 54-1000 MHz, 30 or
40 dB gain (model dependent) and a 5-42 MHz reverse frequency range with 20dB of gain. The amplifer can
easily be changed from the factory configured passive return to active return operation by moving internal
jumpers.
Designed with cast-aluminum housing, the BODA is ideal for outdoor pedestal as well as indoor back board
installations. The housing utilizes a carbonized rubber and wire mesh gasket to provide excellent protection
against RFI and moisture ingress. 5/8 inch entry fittings in the housing allow hard line cable to connect directly
to the amplifier. For RG-11 or RG-6 cabling applications, two KS-F adapters are included to provide input
and output "F" connections. The amplifier has flexible powering features. For indoor mounting the supplied
external 60 VAC power supply is connected to the BODA's auxiliary power "F" connector using flexible coax.
This feature permits remote powering, so the amplifier can be installed in a desired location for optimum
performance without a need for an electrical outlet nearby. Powering can also be accomplished using 60/90
VAC CATV network powering. By changing internal jumpers, the BODA can accept power from its input or
output and either stop or pass power through.
FEATURES
MODEL
STOCK NO.
MODEL
STOCK NO.
BODA 86A-30P
5300P 83
BODA 100A-30P
5300P 13
BODA 86A-40P
5300P 84
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
651215700B
One Jake Brown Road, P.O. Box 1000
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA
(800) 523-6049 • (732) 679-4000 • FAX: (732) 679-4353
www.blondertongue.com
The Standard of Quality in TV Signal Distribution
• Integrated Active Return (defeatable)
• Forward Path Interstage Variable Gain and Slope
Controls
• Optional Forward Fixed Equalizer and Attenuator
Plug-ins for Input Conditioning
• Reverse Path Variable Gain Control with Provision
for Optional Fixed Attenuator
• 860 MHz or 1000 MHz Power Doubling Hybrid
Technology
• Cast Aluminum Housing for Outdoor or Indoor
Mounting
• 42/54 MHz Split
• -20 dB Directional Coupler Test Points
• Powering Versatility
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