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[TenTec] what's the story?

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Subject: [TenTec] what's the story?
From: jholly@cup.hp.com (Jim Hollenback)
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 07:36:23 -0700
On Aug 12, 10:14am, James C. Owen, III wrote:
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] what's the story?
> In message Tue, 12 Aug 1997 09:34:47 -0400, bames@mecasw.com  writes:
>
>
> > I have, and am very satisfied with my Argo. I also know that there are a
> > number of other QRP rigs being manufactured. My question is, why are there
> > no small linears that will boost output from these rigs up to 70-80 watts
> > or so?
> >
> Because the FCC says so. Due to the CB amplifier ban it is illegal to build
> a linear amp that can be driven with less than 50 watts. 73 Jim K4CGY
>

illegal to build FOR SALE, that is. Nothing would make it illegal for
a ham to roll his own.

73, Jim, WA6SDM
jholly@cup.hp.com

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