International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / November 14-16, 1978 / Hyatt House Hotel, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe Field Effect Transistor (FET) is revolutionizing microwave communications with both its low noise performance and high dynamic range. This paper emphasizes developed amplifier hardware available today for both ground and satellite applications. The focus is on the noise figures and output powers available from 4 to 15 GHz.International Foundation for TelemeteringProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this co...