It isn't "20 years". This stuff's been going on actively, and organized since at least 1973, when Siltronix, Browning, and others started marketing "VFO-sliders" for CB's. Then when Yaesu released the FT-101, with 11m built-in, the whole 11M band finally went to hell in a hand-basket, and took 500 kHz either side with it. The Siltronix 1011A 100W SSB transceiver is today a much sought-after collector's item. Covered 26.5 through 29 Mhz. Was a CB version of a Swan 270.
I recall seeing "Boosters", "Footwarmers", "Boomers" and similar amps back in the '60's. Ed - VA3ES > > > Twenty years of :Law Breaking" still does not make it RIGHT ! >
