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Old 03-16-2011, 10:39 PM
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several internet sources point out:
1) Tesla demonstrated radio controlled boats in 1898
2) RC models using tubes were built by hobbyists in the 1950s, but the hobby did not become widely popular until the use of transistors increased battery life (mid 1960s)

http://www.xenonproject.com/history-...line-a-21.html
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