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Had one, rarely used it, didn't bring it the new rig. With GPS, cell phone & little concern with delays (just pull over & make a sandwich), I had no need for it. Plus, I found I enjoy silence while traveling.
But I did learn if you're going to get one, make sure it's equipped for long range. Mine was only good for a mile or two & there's not a lot of truckers on the back roads.
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nelson
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I have one, Don't turn it on much anymore. Truckers not using it as much so not much road info on it anymore.
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chevor
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I have one with a weather radio and use that feature quite freqently. Mainly I listen for wind speed and direction. It picks up signals in the US and some parts of Canada. Though in Canada HAlf the time the broadcast is in French.
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MeanderMan
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Seven years of full timing and never owned one. The GPS traffic alert works well, and for me personally, after 38 years of being an air traffic controller, I can't stand the unprofessional language used by truckers. But for less than $100, buy one if it makes you feel better.
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usnret
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Thanks to all who have posted advice/comments. I think I may end up looking into getting a CB. Jim
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Boonedocks
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There was one in the rig I purchased and I use it on occasion to ask about things as noted above and also to ask about fuel prices especially if I am close to state lines where it might be cheaper in one state versus another.
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mike4947
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One thing to keep in mind, we are in a heavy sunspot part of the solar cycle. That means a lot of "skip". Right now here I can here Spanish fishing boats in the Caribbean better than a unit 2 miles away. Squelsh turned up so high that all but the strongest signals are blocked to keep out the non local traffic.
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creeper
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nelson wrote:I have one, Don't turn it on much anymore. Truckers not using it as much so not much road info on it anymore.
Truckers are still using it all the time, might be somethinrg wrong with your.
Great to have to find out why traffic is backed up for miles and how long it will be backed up. It's a great travel companion to a GPS. I'd rather be in the campground then sitting in a 4 hour traffic jam.
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Dustytuu
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We have always had a CB. They are handy when there is a traffic blockage or weather issues. You can find information from truckers if should take an alternate route, or directions or best way through or around a city. Some people say they don't need them because they have their cell phones, who are they going to call? Can a cell phone tell them what is going on up ahead of them on the road?
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DW and I are both ham radio operators and use our VHF radios for most of our personal communications but we also have several of the Family Radio walkie-talkies. You can buy them from Costco and Big 5 pretty cheaply. These make coordination and communication between a driver and a spotter really easy. If you want to know if the lights on the toad are working, or if there is a tree branch you're backing into something like this is invaluable.
Do not use the channels above 14 on them as they actually require a license. Probably no chance of anyone catching you but if you have other licenses (FCC, FAA, etc.) they can mess with your life.
We also have a CB in the motor home but seldom turn it on except to entertain the grandkids. Still, the CB is handy to listen to traffic reports from truckers. They also spot speed traps.
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