Are CB radios still used or now antiquated?
A CB radio was a requirement for a 30 day commercial caravan tour into Baja California that we signed onto. I installed the CB in my truck. Wife broke her arm, trip was canceled. It's a cheapie r...
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wa8yxm wrote:
I have two CB's (plus a handheld without batteries) in my RV. one on 13. El-cheapo short mag mount stuck on a bar in the basement (If you can not see me forget it) 13 is the "Good Sam" channel
one on 19. "NGP" Antenna mounted on teh "A" pillar set so the tip is about 1/2 INch higher then the next highest part of the RV.. (Bridge stick and antenna combined).
Years ago when the first radio was stuck in a Maxi van I heard of a tired semi that had rolled over on the black ice to take a nap. So I started backing down.. As a result I did not develop leaky radiator or dented fenders like the folks I ended up taking home (Their cars were totaled). Deputy had a nice warm "office" to write up the crash in as well (my van)
More recently two fatal accidents about 3 miles ahead.. I hit the turn signal and exit. Nice relaxing meal and night. continued on in the AM after it had been cleared... Others.. High blood pressure and an hours long traffic jam.
YES. worth it. BIG TIME.
X1. Knowing current road conditions, traffic conditions, accidents, detours is valuable information. Knowing the locations of "bears" within 5 miles around you is important to avoid tickets is valuable. CB's allows you to talk with truckers when they want to get onto the road. Truckers have always have be helpful when I want to get onto the road by moving over a lane to let me safely merge. As a former High School principal for 35 years, I have heard worse language from High School kids than I have from truckers. Using the squech knob will protect you from floul language. Use channel 17 for the west coast, once you get east of Bakersfield use channel 19 all the way to the east coast.
