CB radio, How many users?
Back in my younger days I had an old Datsun pickup with 108" whip on the back corner. I ran RG8U from the 100 watt liner under the seat to the antenna. Had a blast on the CB back then. Fast Forward...
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gcloss wrote:
This brings back memories of the '70s.
Only had 23 channels and no SSB at the time.
Never had a linear amp, because my father told me the FCC would catch me putting out high wattage.
Thinking back now the FCC probably didn't care.
Interstates 10, 15, and 40 all converge in San Bernardino (CA) via the 15 - whether going East or West.
Back in the CB days, there was a foul-mouth guy most likely with a home base and a *very* high power linear that would reach way, way out - and could "walk over" anyone whenever he felt like it.
Some truckers would try to "top" his foul language, but none could.
Always thought the FAA would put him out of business, but it seemed they never did (or -as above- didn't care).
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Caravan.
Big group week-long event at Glamis (dunes). For the arrival date, several small caravans could/would communicate en-route on pre-selected channel.
Worked well for short range.
On return, most left Glamis individually rather than in groups.
But.....we left the CB on "our" channel - to hear if anyone would come up for a chat, or?.
When passing the trucks lined up waiting for the scales (Banning?) two truckers happened to be using "our" channel - discussing where they they would score some dope when they got to L.A.
Picked up the mic, said I was in the "Pete" about 4 trucks back and was going to kick both their azzes when they were at the scale for making "us truckers" look bad!
Guy with me was panicked (LOL!) - until he figured it out.
Funny thing......one came back on the air - to say they were "just joking".
We had the last laugh..:B
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