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randy wrote:In common terminology (at least for what I'm familiar with) that is is known as a pre-amp.
I have never heard the term "linear" used for anything other than an amplifier for the transmit portion of the process.
All the ones I have seen that worked were linear amps modified in such a manner. Pre-amps anyone I knew tried didn't work very well.
Unfortunately ham or other amateur radio systems are of no use as most truckers don't have them.
randy wrote:More than you might think. I talk with some that come through here regularly, and the only VHF contact I made during my trip last summer was from a trucker that spotted the antennas and gave me a call on the National Calling Frequency (146.52 MHz). But you are right, they are definitely in the minority.
Over the road guys are more likely to have them, but yes in the minority.
