Are CB radios still used?
Recently bought my new motorhome (1994 Newmar). It has a factory CB radio in it. Was rather surprised, as CBs had long since faded away. However, in looking, I see that CBs are still options in eve...
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PastorCharlie wrote:
When hurricanes or tornadoes knock out tens of thousands of telephones in an area, cell are without service. The only repeaters working are those hardened and operating off generators. Local communication becomes dependent upon direct radio frequencies. The success then depends upon the quality and power of the radio service.
Yep, that is when the CBers and the Amateur Operators come into their own!
As for the phone app, will it tell you when the high wind warning for "high profile" vehicles are in effect between Big Timber and Livingston, MT on I-90? Will your wonderful phone even work on U.S. 2 between East Glacier and West Glacier? Does it know what is happening at the 10,500 foot level on the Beartooth Pass, or is it only attuned to "major" highways? Will it tell you if the Beartooth highway is open, or closed for the winter? Will it tell you if U.S. 191 between Harlowton and Eddies Corner is open or closed due to blowing snow?
Are you willing to bet your life (and the lives of your family) on that magic electronic gadget?
I am not!
