I am looking to get my first CB Radio and would like to get some feedback and how to make it's use the most effective. Aside from these radio's widely documented uses in emergencies how do you use them to find more enrichment in your personal life? By this I mean using a CB to find local (or nonlocal) people, organizations, businesses or landmarks that pertain to or share the same interests or lifestyle as you or using the CB as a lifeline in times of need. I assume a lot of you reading have vast experience with CB radios so I hope you can help me understand them further.
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How do CBs really make your life interesting?
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here where i live at there are a lot of warehouses,, a lot,,, so it makes me feel good to help the truckers find the right warehouse they are looking for,,,,and being just 2 miles from interstate 4 i can give out info when the road is closed daily for accidents,,, ya know how to safely by pass,,,, helping the drivers goes back to when i was a lot younger and the trucker/cb shows/movies were popular,,, i have been doing cb since 1974,,,so it has been a long ride i guess,,,,
I4 hey. Whereabouts midnight special? Just curious as I am in Daytona not far from I4. Drive it almost daily for work!! Have spoken to many from east to west coast of FL while traveling that road!! That is cool that you help the drivers find their way. God knows how messed up that hwy is all the time and with the closing of many roads it can be a big help!!
I have made many friends myself using a CB radio while traveling for work. Have actually had dinner with people I have met and made some damn good friends along the way. From Michigan to South Florida! And locally we have a large group of guys that talk with each other almost daily. Some I've never met in person, but call them friends as I know they would come to my aid if I asked. Just some of my experiences with using a CB/SSB radio.
I have made many friends myself using a CB radio while traveling for work. Have actually had dinner with people I have met and made some damn good friends along the way. From Michigan to South Florida! And locally we have a large group of guys that talk with each other almost daily. Some I've never met in person, but call them friends as I know they would come to my aid if I asked. Just some of my experiences with using a CB/SSB radio.
I know the area well!! Just out of my range to get to you. Although I have spoken to many over your way. Used to travel I4 daily to Lakeland area where ATT warehouse is located across from the airport. Maybe one day if conditions let it I'll be able to hear you. Anyhow, I know the area and man there are a bunch of warehouses! Nice of you to help others getting to their destination. 
Interstate road condition reports on 27.185 MHz (CH19) when mobile. I've always been one to give smokey and road hazard reports.
Local unstructured conversation within a 75 mile radius when on the base station. Probably at least 25+ local folks in there on the 11 meter CB band during the evenings due to my close proximity to a major US city. Ham radio is very structured, not that its a bad thing in any way, but sometimes you just want to quick key and interject a joke to get a laugh from the other operators without all the BS. To me " CQ Contest CQ Contest, blah blah blah, you're 5-9 and 5, 73 " gets a bit boring after a while.
CB get-togethers. We used to call them "coffee breaks" way back, but Its usually a couple of operators getting together for lunch or a cookout or something similar. Oh yeah, sometimes we sell or buy used radio equipment at these.
Continued exposure to electronics helps keep the skill set.
Hobby that keeps me around the house instead of at the bar, haha. I use that one when the better-half complains about seeing an antenna or radio related purchase
Emergency communication during major weather events and power outages.
Radios just look cool IMO.
Local unstructured conversation within a 75 mile radius when on the base station. Probably at least 25+ local folks in there on the 11 meter CB band during the evenings due to my close proximity to a major US city. Ham radio is very structured, not that its a bad thing in any way, but sometimes you just want to quick key and interject a joke to get a laugh from the other operators without all the BS. To me " CQ Contest CQ Contest, blah blah blah, you're 5-9 and 5, 73 " gets a bit boring after a while.
CB get-togethers. We used to call them "coffee breaks" way back, but Its usually a couple of operators getting together for lunch or a cookout or something similar. Oh yeah, sometimes we sell or buy used radio equipment at these.
Continued exposure to electronics helps keep the skill set.
Hobby that keeps me around the house instead of at the bar, haha. I use that one when the better-half complains about seeing an antenna or radio related purchase
Emergency communication during major weather events and power outages.
Radios just look cool IMO.
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I LIKE TO TALK TO THE LOT LIZARDS @ THE TRUCK STOPS ....XXX
CB's make my life interesting by allowing me to learn certain laws of physics that only happen on the 11m band and nowhere else in the RF spectrum.
Not to mention the most qualified and knowledgeable Techs can be found at CB shops!CB's make my life interesting by allowing me to learn certain laws of physics that only happen on the 11m band and nowhere else in the RF spectrum.
RatsoW8
Supporting Member, W9WDX ARC Member - WD8T
CB enriched my personal life by giving me the motivation to get my amateur radio license 30 years ago. True story.
JUST PRACTICE SAFE PHYSICS AND YOU WILL BE OKAY !! XXXCB's make my life interesting by allowing me to learn certain laws of physics that only happen on the 11m band and nowhere else in the RF spectrum.
C
Inspiring me to do the same. Test is in 2 weeks. CB motivated me to achieve more