CB Radio???

I have mine on in my truck 100% of the time. can get good information from oncoming trucks , etc. if you rely on a "magic" phone, who ya gonna call, ghost busters?
it is rare that I hear "salty language" any more. think those complaining are remembering 20 years ago.
what is all this "alternate technology " available that will do what a CB does?
bumpy

ford truck guy wrote:
I had a K-4 48" magnetic mount antenna.... worked well, and was not a permanent fixture on the truck

X1, I did the same with my Wilson antenna. I can just unscrew the antenna from the magnetic base. I do this when I have to go into Airports because of the height restrictions.

I had a K-4 48" magnetic mount antenna.... worked well, and was not a permanent fixture on the truck

nineoaks2004 wrote:
I just got one given to me, I just need and antenna and it is going in my TV. Handy when traveling, after 22 1/2 yrs in the Navy, they cannot come up with something I have never heard (or said) It is just nice to know what is ahead.

I recommend buying a Wilson Antenna. The length of the antenna will determine the effectiveness of your CB, i.e, clarity of transmission and distance. Little cute 14" antennas do not do the job.

Blutoyz wrote:
Thanks for all the replies...salty language isn't an issue for a submariner so no worries but it may be smart to add one just for the road conditions discussed

:W

Glad you found the responses helpful. Even if you install a CB and decide not to use as much as you expected, There is no cost to have it in our RV after the initial installation. BREAKER! BREAKER!

Thanks for all the replies...salty language isn't an issue for a submariner so no worries but it may be smart to add one just for the road conditions discussed

:W

As some are fond of saying about nearly anything, "It is just good insurance!"
It pays to remember that there are many areas of the country where cell service is spotty at best, non-existent at worst. Do not believe those maps where the cell company has an entire state painted in, particularly here in the West! It might not be entirely accurate!
As a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, I have an all-band, all mode 100 watt radio in the truck. If I had room (without hanging it from the roof) I would also have a CB in there! Maybe I'll get the one that has the box under the seat, and all the controls are on the mic.

jkwilson wrote:
I've had them in my trucks for a long time. Fishing and hunting trips with multiple vehicles it's nice to have a little conversation, and before cell phones it was important to be able to let the others know you needed to stop for gas or were having a problem.

As far as road conditions and police, Waze does a better job of letting you know what is coming up, though the CB is better for things like finding out which lane is actually moving.

I travel the same route sometimes camping and NOT camping from PA to VA,, I love using Waze, but do not listen to the alternate routes when towing. I have had it take me some strange ways that a camper would NEVER make it, or allowed.. So basically I use waze for police, accidents, objects on road, ect ,. . .

I've had them in my trucks for a long time. Fishing and hunting trips with multiple vehicles it's nice to have a little conversation, and before cell phones it was important to be able to let the others know you needed to stop for gas or were having a problem.

As far as road conditions and police, Waze does a better job of letting you know what is coming up, though the CB is better for things like finding out which lane is actually moving.

I just got one given to me, I just need and antenna and it is going in my TV. Handy when traveling, after 22 1/2 yrs in the Navy, they cannot come up with something I have never heard (or said) It is just nice to know what is ahead.