All the amped transmitter mods are heavy, which is why people try and get away without amping the replacement antenna, saving the weight of an extra battery, the amps, and the extra cabling for the amps. In many cases, the DBS-02 by itself is sufficient, and it, alone, is very light weight. Amping it gets you more range and long distance video stability, but only by adding the extra weight, which can be added only when needed. A self-contained all-in-one setup precludes the lighter weight option, unless the panel can be opened, to remove the battery and amps, as a lighter temporary alternative.