A few years ago, I wrote a piece in our DX Club newsletter about the
cursed things. I have forgotten much of it, but I do recall that,
although they are--I am told-- legally banned in the US, they can be
routinely purchased here from marine outfitters! I think there is an
organization that tracks these matters.
Garry
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