
Our remarkable hardware and software architecture is advanced beyond any other amplifier supplier and offers break through capabilities not seen before in EW systems. Among these capabilities are Multi-domain operations where a single unit is capable of operating in Multi-Domain scenarios as a jamming, communications and radar transmitter at optimal performance with any type of modulation.
Military Amplifiers
The growing demand in commercial and military applications for higher data rates, greater reliability, and lower cost is driving technology upgrades in fixed site and tactical mobile satellite uplink transmitters. Higher data rates is the main catalyst driving the trend of solid state replacement of legacy tube systems. But it’s not solid state alone that matters. It’s the electro-RF/mechanical architecture that brings additional performance and reliability advantages.
Satcom Amplifiers
We offer a wide variety of power amplifiers as stand alone or high power tube drivers up to several kilowatts. Radar applications include HF for over-the-horizon (OTH), VHF for very long range and ground generation and UHF for very long range (e.g. ballistic missile early warning) and foliage penetration (SAR). Empower has also provided amplifiers in L-band for long range air traffic control and surveillance (IFF) as well as S-band for moderate range surveillance and long range weather.
Radar Amplifiers
EMC compliance labs are choosing Empower RF for its technology advancements that have leapfrogged the old establishment while offering refreshing and long overdue performance and feature set enhancements. We provide best in class RF and Microwave amplifiers that go beyond 200V/m CW and 600V/m pulsed for todays demanding Radiated Susceptibility testing requirements.
EMC Test Amplifiers
Empower is a major leader in providing leading edge, "Best in Class" power amplifiers for command and control communications for the warfighter, civilian and homeland network applications. These multi-band, multi-mission, highly integrated amplifiers are designed for software-defined radios in manpack, vehicular and fixed site configurations.
Communications Amps
Empower RF Systems announces the release of its new Model 1240, a compact, high-performance RF amplifier module delivering a guaranteed minimum of 200 watts across the 900–1700 MHz frequency range. Designed to address the evolving demands of modern electronic warfare (EW) and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), the Model 1240 expands Empower RF’s portfolio of tactically deployable, high-reliability solutions.
The Model 1240 is a full gain “smart module” built on advanced GaN transistor technology, integrating comprehensive control and monitoring features to ensure consistent RF performance under all environmental conditions. Its compact form factor and high power density make it ideal for mobile, airborne, shipboard, and ground-based defense platforms where space, weight, and reliability are critical.
What sets the Model 1240 apart is its strategically targeted frequency coverage. The 900–1700 MHz range aligns directly with operationally significant bands used in modern communications, navigation, and drone control systems:
The introduction of the Model 1240 is not a replacement of existing solutions, but a strategic addition—giving system designers and integrators a new, high-power option tailored to real-world operational needs. By covering this spectrum, the Model 1240 provides a powerful tool for enabling or disrupting positioning, timing, and control systems.
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