The XTRD-270DBS is a highly efficient rack mountable traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) designed for fixed and mobile uplink applications. The unit includes RF gain control, a solid-state pre-amplifier, RF filters, cooling, and monitor and control (M&C) systems. Rack space is conserved because the amplifier occupies only 3 rack units (5¼ inches) of a standard 19 inch rack cabinet. Nominal weight is 50 pounds.