[Milsurplus] Re: [The WS No19] Dating the term "Walkie Talkie"

[Dave Hollander]

I worked for Motorola for 25 years and I always thought that Motorola
had invented the Walkie Talkie until I met Al Gross, W8PAL who lived in
the Phoenix area until becoming a silent key 3 years ago. Gross spoke at
many ham club meetings in this area and claimed that he invented and
patented the walkie talkie although I don't know if he trademarked the
name "Walkie Talkie"

Here are a few links

http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/2000-arlx014.html
http://hamgallery.com/Tribute/W8PAL/
http://www.kwarc.org/bulletin/2001-02/w8pal.htm

I dunno!

Dave N7RK

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