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CB Radio...unknown to the younger generation ....

70cst

70cst

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I was at Outback tonight and when I was pulling out a young man pulled up next to me and asked what the tall antenna on my roof was for. I mentioned it was used for a CB. he said "Whats a CB?". So I explained the ABC's of the CB world. This was the first time he was introduced to the land of CB. This blew my mind. I now realize there are some who have no clue about the CB World. And now I know ....
 

70cst said:
I was at Outback tonight and when I was pulling out a young man pulled up next to me and asked what the tall antenna on my roof was for. I mentioned it was used for a CB. he said "Whats a CB?". So I explained the ABC's of the CB world. This was the first time he was introduced to the land of CB. This blew my mind. I now realize there are some who have no clue about the CB World. And now I know ....
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I had that happen more than once 20+ years ago, but yes, it's a dying hobby. not at Outback though
 
More room for us . . . that may change . . .

Back in the day, all of the 40 channels were clogged up and polluted - even when there was no skip. Skip just made it impossible to use the radio at all. That is when adding extra channels to a radio had some real value. You really needed it then.

Once kids find out that they can get a radio with their friends and not have to pay $$$ monthly like they do for cell phones; they will again find out that it has and always was a cool thing. In the mean time; enjoy the relative silence and ease of use.

I have a cell phone; but only spend $80/year. Some of these kids spend a lot more than that. They will eventually discover radio and then they will think they invented it. lol . . .
 
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What goes around comes around, History has a bad habbit of repeating it self , :oops:

I remember getting my first pair of docmartins 18 hole boots, havent seen them for decades until last week when looking for some trainers was faced with a docmartins boots 18 hole in a modern shoe shop,

Now i remember my ham international jumbo, which gave me so much entertainment and now enjoying it again, without the jumbo
 
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Even my own kids think cb is weird ,(and their the ones paying $100 a month for a cell so they can pause mid sentence to answer a text) Us old farts are just to weird.
 
Cb and amateur radio are dying hobbies, just like the art of communication. The trends are towards virtual or anonymus interactions. A large body of the last two generations lack social skills, have over embraced the digital advancements, and seek to differentiate themselves. Voice radio is not only passé for them, but it exault their weaknesses, since voice conveys emotions and ideas. On the other hand, try to monitor some CB and ham frequencies and you will hear the same people regurgitating the same litanies and complaints about government, CBrs, their own illnesses and even about those that got their license without learning code. Only we, the live current users, can ensure survival of the hobby.
 
Dunno about CB radio; but there are ~700k Ham operators in the US alone IIRC.

Peaked just about 5 years ago; more now then there were ever been before.

You CB guys need to start to recruit more - lol!

That can be done.
 
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I started hearing 4 or 5 new guys hanging out on channel 19 for the past few weeks. I think a couple are related. Anyhow, they all appear to know each other and seem to be active every day.

I asked a friend of mine about them. He says they are all in their early 30's and have good paying jobs. He says they've been spending plenty of money at the local truck stops.

The first couple weeks, they were polite and respectful, now they are cussing up a storm and a couple have noise toys that they play frequently. Mostly, it's the Good, Bad and the Ugly.

They had potential, but quickly turned into turds.
 
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I am afraid the younger generations ignorance of how we grew up extends way past CB radio...this morning my 11 year old daughter came into my den cluthing an envelope with stamps in it. She asked if she could have them. I said yes. She new they were stamps. Then she said:"What are they used for?"
My jaw dropped....
 
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Robb said:
Dunno about CB radio; but there are ~700k Ham operators in the US alone IIRC.

Peaked just about 5 years ago; more now then there were ever been before.

You CB guys need to start to recruit more - lol!

That can be done.
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I do not question your stats, but there are many disappointed new licencees that won't buy any additional equipment, or that even will consider renewing the privileges. The badge of 'ham operator' may be worn by many, but there are very few left that find a thrill in experimentation, research or to actually engage in the safety/ disaster relief value upon which amateur radio built it's reputation. Just go to an ARES or RACES meeting for proof. CB does not need recruiting as long as the equipment is priced low and there remain 4-wheel drive trails & truckers.
 
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I do not question your stats, but there are many disappointed new licencees that won't buy any additional equipment, or that even will consider renewing the privileges. The badge of 'ham operator' may be worn by many, but there are very few left that find a thrill in experimentation, research or to actually engage in the safety/ disaster relief value upon which amateur radio built it's reputation. Just go to an ARES or RACES meeting for proof. CB does not need recruiting as long as the equipment is priced low and there remain 4-wheel drive trails & truckers.
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No one is disappointed after studying for a test and passing it. The privilege alone lasts for 10 years before renewal. Then all you have to do is send a note to the FCC to say that you are active. No skin off of anybody's nose.

Most of the guys I know like to mess around with tech stuff; Hams get into it as deep as they want to go.

Many go on from their Tech to their General; I did.
Plan to get the Extra when I feel that I've learned enough.

Care to cite your sources apart from your own minimal immediate knowledge?

I have help recruited guys to CB and from there to Ham in my area; that can be fun too.
 
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