CB & Handheld Radios

Finally removed the CB from my tow vehicle a year ago as it no longer was useful. Momma directs me when backing and I have a back up camera on the trailer. If I cannot see Momma, I stop until she reappears in a mirror.

I tried a CB but there were too many people cussing on it and I didn't wan't my kids exposed to that ****. We have a set of walkie-talkies we use when backing...not all CGs we have been to have cell coverage so I can't always rely on them.

My spotter and I use a simple walkie-talkie or our cell phones when there is reception. Haven't used a CB in over 30 years. Our little walkie talkies pick up channel 19. They have about a mile range. OK for us when traveling.

You hear very little on CB now days. I have one in my truck, scanning 13/19, and unless traffic is held up or something, it is mostly silence. Those traffic jams are worth having one for, though.

FRS/GMRS for spotting... or forego the spotter and walk the spot yourself for better results depending on your companion's "skill"... (YMMV)

I don't use either one.