In article .com,
wrote:
I guess they did kinda start out in the late 80's now that I think
about it. Time flies so fast, that almost seems like yesterday
sometimes...

I think it got bad when a bunch of 10 meter synthesized rigs were made
when Novice/Techs got voice privileges on 10 meters. As I remember,
they were reported to be retuneable down to 26-28 with a few jumpers.
Sold at truck stops and the like, as they ran more power than a legal
CB.

Mark Zenier
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