Resurrecting an issue
I was just searching for info on the use of a particular CB channel for RV'ers, while moving or setup. Some of the posts that come up are 18 years old. Is anybody using CB or GMRS service to keep in...
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Our local "put-it-down" cell phone law specifically exempts radio communications.
"Radio communications" includes Ham and CB operators, law enforcement, business band operators, and hands-free cell phone use.
At the present time, there is no state wide ban on hand held communications.
CB can be very handy (sometimes mandatory) when going on a trail ride with a 4x4 club. As stated, not every body is a Ham operator or has a GMRS license. I have found FRS radios to be pretty much useless in the mountains for anything but short distance (100 yards) communications.
I have traveled from MT to Central CA, monitoring CB Channel 19 and 146.520 (the national 2-meter call channel), with "Amateur Radio" license plates (the plate number is my call sign). I talked to several people on the CB, but even though I announced myself on the 2 meter rig every couple of hours, I only got one call, about 40 miles from my destination. We talked for many miles.
I need to check my radios, and put one back in the truck, and one in the motorhome.
"Radio communications" includes Ham and CB operators, law enforcement, business band operators, and hands-free cell phone use.
At the present time, there is no state wide ban on hand held communications.
CB can be very handy (sometimes mandatory) when going on a trail ride with a 4x4 club. As stated, not every body is a Ham operator or has a GMRS license. I have found FRS radios to be pretty much useless in the mountains for anything but short distance (100 yards) communications.
I have traveled from MT to Central CA, monitoring CB Channel 19 and 146.520 (the national 2-meter call channel), with "Amateur Radio" license plates (the plate number is my call sign). I talked to several people on the CB, but even though I announced myself on the 2 meter rig every couple of hours, I only got one call, about 40 miles from my destination. We talked for many miles.
I need to check my radios, and put one back in the truck, and one in the motorhome.
