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If the current transceiver shipped by FreeWave Technologies has 1 watt transmit power why would I want a 1 watt amplifier?

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If the current transceiver shipped by FreeWave Technologies has 1 watt transmit power why would I want a 1 watt amplifier?

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The 1 watt amplifier is of value when very long cable runs are necessary, it places 1 watt of transmit power right at the antenna, eliminating the cable loss and allowing the use of lower cost (and usually more flexible) cable.