[TenTec] what's the story?

[owen@piper.eeel.nist.gov (James C. Owen, III)]

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

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