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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Sheesh, there's some pent-up hostility here :B
I get it, some of you don't like Smartphones and would rather use a CB radio.
And there are actually instances where live two-way comms are better.
Despite what you may think, I haven't disputed that.
I'll start by saying that, in this entire thread, I've advocated multiple means of communication as the best route. I've got a Kenwood 281, in addition to my smartphone.
Obviously a cell phone won't work where there's no signal, no one is disputing that. In those instances, it's time to use another form of communication.
mowermech made some valid points.
In desolate areas, you use the comms that are available to you.
No one is disputing this.
And personal communication, like D&M mentions, are obviously best handled with a CB or radio.
No one is disputing this.
But...but...what happens when someone detonates an EMP and kills all the radios?
Better start using smoke signals, because your magic CB isn't going to work, either.
What if there are no truckers around to reply?
Your magic CB isn't going to work, either.
Look, it's easy to chose instances to "prove" one form of communication is better than another, and to come up with scenarios that favor one or the other.
So best to have multiple comms, if you want to be absolutely safe.
Thanks for the GPS lesson.
All this time, I thought it was magic...
I get it, some of you don't like Smartphones and would rather use a CB radio.
And there are actually instances where live two-way comms are better.
Despite what you may think, I haven't disputed that.
I'll start by saying that, in this entire thread, I've advocated multiple means of communication as the best route. I've got a Kenwood 281, in addition to my smartphone.
Obviously a cell phone won't work where there's no signal, no one is disputing that. In those instances, it's time to use another form of communication.
Bumpyroad wrote:
I'm going out on a limb here but I didn't notice you answer the questions/examples that both D&M and Mowermech gave.
how does your magic smartphone work in those examples?
bumpy
mowermech made some valid points.
In desolate areas, you use the comms that are available to you.
No one is disputing this.
And personal communication, like D&M mentions, are obviously best handled with a CB or radio.
No one is disputing this.
But...but...what happens when someone detonates an EMP and kills all the radios?
Better start using smoke signals, because your magic CB isn't going to work, either.
What if there are no truckers around to reply?
Your magic CB isn't going to work, either.
Look, it's easy to chose instances to "prove" one form of communication is better than another, and to come up with scenarios that favor one or the other.
So best to have multiple comms, if you want to be absolutely safe.
camperpaul wrote:
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.
Thanks for the GPS lesson.
All this time, I thought it was magic...
