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Abstract

RF signal amplifiers are provided that include an RF input port, a first RF output port, a second RF output port and a power input for receiving electrical power. These amplifiers further include a directional coupler having an input that is coupled to the RF input port, a first output and a second output. The second output of the directional coupler is connected to the second RF output port via a non-interruptible communication path. A first switching device having an input, a first output and a second output is also provided. The second output of the first switching device is coupled to a first matched termination. A first diplexer is provided that is coupled between the first output of the directional coupler and the input of the first switching device. A first power amplifier is coupled to the first output of the first switching device, and a second diplexer is coupled between an output of the first power amplifier and the first RF output port. The first switching device is configured to pass signals received at the input to the first switching device to the first output of the first switching device when electrical power is received at the power input and is further configured to terminate signals received at the input to the first switching device through the second output of the first switching device when an electrical power feed to the power input is interrupted.

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