Controller-based radio frequency amplifier module and method

A computer implemented high power transmitter controller, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a communications interface configured to be connected to a communication link,
• said communications interface being configured to receive message data produced by a high power transmitter,
• said message data including data from a management information base, MIB, prepared by an expert system, and said message data being descriptive of an operational status of the high power transmitter,
• said processor and said communications interface being located remotely from said high power transmitter, wherein
• said processor being configured to receive said message data, generate a control instruction and send said control instruction to said high power transmitter via said communication interface so as to control an operation the high power transmitter, which is configured to operate at a power level of at least 12.5 watts.