rockcrusher

rockcrusher

English

Etymology

rock +‎ crusher

Noun

rockcrusher (plural rockcrushers)

1. (CB radio slang) A very powerful transmitter.
   • 1962, CQ; the Radio Amateur's Journal (volume 18, issues 7-12, page 95)

     It is a challenge to work all states with low power when so many amateurs are unable to do it with their rockcrushers.

   • 1981, Ham Radio (volume 14, page 71)

     Make similar measurements on your kilowatt rockcrusher by adding a simple in-line directional coupler (not described here) to your transmission line.