rockcrusher

English

Etymology

From rock +‎ crusher.

Noun

rockcrusher (plural rockcrushers)

1. (CB radio slang) A very powerful transmitter.
   • 1962, CQ; the Radio Amateur's Journal, volume 18, numbers 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.