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The KWM-1 really was the most innovative communication system to be derived at the time. Making use of the new miniature tubes, components and the SSB mode. Low wattage SSB
mode had the talk power of the much larger AM stations and was very energy and bandwidth efficient. All of these factors allowed Collins Radio to build the KWM-1 Transceiver for mobile applications. No
doubt Art Collins relationship with the US Air Force assure this small unit would have a ready market. The development products evolved from the KWM-1 (1957) through the KWM-380 (1979). Impressive market
spanned of 22 years for this style of product.
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