[AMRadio] Illegal 27 & 28 MHz amplifier sales

[Ed Sieb]

It isn't "20 years". This stuff's been going on actively, and organized
since at least 1973, when Siltronix, Browning, and others started marketing
"VFO-sliders" for CB's. Then when Yaesu released the FT-101, with 11m
built-in, the whole 11M band finally went to hell in a hand-basket, and took
500 kHz either side with it.  The Siltronix 1011A 100W SSB transceiver is
today a much sought-after collector's item. Covered 26.5 through 29 Mhz. Was
a CB version of a Swan 270.

I recall seeing "Boosters", "Footwarmers", "Boomers"  and similar amps back
in the '60's.

Ed - VA3ES

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