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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Jeez...you'd think person on the other end of a CB radio has the answer to the meaning of life.
Like anything, having more than one source for communication and information is key. The more options you have, the more prepared you are for any situation that may arise.
To imply that a cell phone can't tell you where to get a good cup of coffee totally ignores social media like Yelp, where people post reviews that you can access on a cell phone, for literally every type of establishment all across the country.
Sure, it's great to talk to a real live person, rather than looking at a darned Smartphone all the time.
But I don't think some folks realize the breadth of data you can access with a Smartphone, either.
Yes, there ARE apps that tell you where speed traps are.
And the apps that monitor traffic - many use real-time data that's updated by tracking the volume of cell phones as they handoff from tower to tower.
Technology is a cool thing.
But it should ADD to the breadth of information we have, not REPLACE any particular part of it.
Like anything, having more than one source for communication and information is key. The more options you have, the more prepared you are for any situation that may arise.
To imply that a cell phone can't tell you where to get a good cup of coffee totally ignores social media like Yelp, where people post reviews that you can access on a cell phone, for literally every type of establishment all across the country.
Sure, it's great to talk to a real live person, rather than looking at a darned Smartphone all the time.
But I don't think some folks realize the breadth of data you can access with a Smartphone, either.
Yes, there ARE apps that tell you where speed traps are.
And the apps that monitor traffic - many use real-time data that's updated by tracking the volume of cell phones as they handoff from tower to tower.
Technology is a cool thing.
But it should ADD to the breadth of information we have, not REPLACE any particular part of it.
