On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:33:09 -0400, Highland Ham
wrote:

+++Yo Mamma wrote:
+++
+++ "Mike Hunt" wrote in message
+++ ...
+++ SkyWave 2879ABTC - RF Linear Amplifier
+++
+++ STATUS - Discontinued April 2007
+++
+++ http://www.telstar-electronics.com/d...uctsupport.htm
+++
+++ lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol
+++
+++
+++ Gee, ya think sales could be the reason? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
+++================================
+++The likely reason is that the FCC considers the device a CB power
+++amplifier . Lately this federal agency has stepped up its combat against
+++ the sale of these illegal amplifiers.
+++
+++Some time ago a US road side truckers-centre selling illegal devices
+++was heavily fined.
+++
+++Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH
**************

Considering his retail outlet, Ebay, has blocked every attempt to sell
the product, His sales has probably been rather low. Thus not
profitable. Also the fact that the amp is rather low powered for most
"competition" CBers and with the plethera of older 100+ plus ham rigs
out on the market, there is not a large market for his amp. Who needs
an five watt radio, and a 100 watt amp to drive a big competion amp
when you can get a Kenwood TS440 or similar and use it.

james