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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pronstar wrote:
I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume you don't have a Smartphone.
You don't have to call anyone, there are various apps that have all of this information, super easy to use.
But if you're more comfortable using a CB, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
I am going to cut off that limb with a chainsaw!!!
Your "smart-phone" is about as useful as udders on a bull when there is no cell-phone signal.
Granted, the built-in GPS will tell you your location but the only information available from the GPS constellation is the exact time. Your GPS receiver uses this info to calculate your location.
See: How GPS Works
There is no traffic info, weather info, smokey info, etc. available from those satellites.
