REACT and State patrol

[Astrak]

I had no idea that REACT and state patrol still monitored CB radio I just figured they phased all that out with upcoming of cell phones. I found out yesterday that REACT still is in the Lincoln area when I lost control of my car on the highway and ended up in a ditch, my car would not start and my <expletive removed> sprint phone didn't have any service. I put the CB to Ch.9 and declared an emergency after about 5 times of saying mayday I finally got a response. I told them my location and what the emergency was and in about 25 minutes a Lancaster county sheriffs deputy and a State Patrol officer were contacting me on the CB I directed them to my location and they called a tow truck for me and gave me a ride back home. I was really happy that there still is people who monitor CB channels. Unfortunately my car is totaled but hey at least I am not frozen to death.

 

[blinddog50]

Glad to hear that you're not injured.

It's a wonder you were able to punch a signal thru with all the garbage on CB nowadays.

 

[Astrak]

Yeah CH.9 usually isn't crowded but 19 now that is another story.

 

[cellblock776]

So the person who answered your call on CB ch 9 IDed as a REACT member? Cool. Did they happen to use their REACT unit number or Team name? You said Lincoln but what State so that we can narrow it down?
Sorry to hear that the car is totaled but glad you are safe.

Steve
member- SouthEast Louisiana REACT
http://www.selareact.org/

 

[fuzzymoto]

My scanner scans CB bands. What frequencies are Channel 9 and 19 on the scanner? I used to have a CB but I don't remember what they equate to frequency-wise.

 

[ErikB]

1) 26.965 MHz 9) 27.065 MHz 17) 27.165 MHz 25) 27.245 MHz 33) 27.335 MHz
2) 26.975 MHz 10) 27.075 MHz 18) 27.175 MHz 26) 27.265 MHz 34) 27.345 MHz
3) 26.985 MHz 11) 27.085 MHz 19) 27.185 MHz 27) 27.275 MHz 35) 27.355 MHz
4) 27.005 MHz 12) 27.105 MHz 20) 27.205 MHz 28) 27.285 MHz 36) 27.365 MHz
5) 27.015 MHz 13) 27.115 MHz 21) 27.215 MHz 29) 27.295 MHz 37) 27.375 MHz
6) 27.025 MHz 14) 27.125 MHz 22) 27.225 MHz 30) 27.305 MHz 38) 27.385 MHz
7) 27.035 MHz 15) 27.135 MHz 23) 27.255 MHz 31) 27.315 MHz 39) 27.395 MHz
8) 27.055 MHz 16) 27.155 MHz 24) 27.235 MHz 32) 27.325 MHz 40) 27.405 MHz

FYI ,channel 17 can be quite active as well

 

[fuzzymoto]

Thanks....very helpful. I hear things on 27.105 all the time but it's hard to understand (maybe they are on sideband).

 

[Astrak]

They never ID'd themselves as REACT it might have just been someone monitoring, State Patrol ID'd himself as NSP503 and the LSO unit was 902118, oh and I live in Lincoln Nebraska

 

[htsahler]

React

Well go to the REACT internation web site and contact the state council about the contact and the assitance.

Henry
N9NOX
WQDB217

 

[Astrak]

Well go to the REACT internation web site and contact the state council about the contact and the assitance.

Henry
N9NOX
WQDB217

Why??????????

 

[greateratlanta]

Probably so they know it helps and is working as planned......

 

[Astrak]

I think they probably know seeing has how they can scan LSO and NSP and probably heard the units saying everything was ok. I could give it a try though dont see what it could hurt.

 

[kb2vxa]

"I hear things on 27.105 all the time but it's hard to understand (maybe they are on sideband)."

20 isn't a normal SSB channel, likely it's overmodulation or splatter from 19. Consider yourself lucky if you hear anything intelligable on any channel with those crappy "leenyars" and "power mics".

Frankly I consider anybody who can get a call through on CB lucky with some areas so messed up with idiots and others devoid of signals. Once upon a time CB was a reliable form of communication but has been a basket case since the '70s. That's why I moved up to Amateur Radio and have seldom been out of range of a repeater.

 

[LouisvilleScanMan]

Glad you were able to get help when you needed it. People DO still use CB-9 and there is STILL a need to monitor it and I wish more PDs and REACT teams would do it.It's almost an effertless thing and the cost to get a basic mobile CB setup is only about $60.

 

[iMONITOR]

There's not REACT in Michigan that I'm aware of. CB for that matter has pretty much died also in Michigan.

 

[loumaag]

"I hear things on 27.105 all the time but it's hard to understand (maybe they are on sideband)."

20 isn't a normal SSB channel, ...

Since 27.105 is channel 12 (not 20) your response makes no sense.

 

[cellblock776]

They never ID'd themselves as REACT it might have just been someone monitoring,

That's most likely the case.

 

[kb2vxa]

Hi Lou and all,

Just because I got the channel number wrong why doesn't my response make sense?

One thing of great importance I forgot but better late than never is NEVER, DO NOT EVER call mayday unless there is a clear and present danger to life and/or property! Just because you're stuck in a ditch does not constitute an emergency of this magnitude. A simply worded brief call for motorist assistance is all that's required.

I'm surprised the State Patrol monitors CB, the radios and antennas at the various emergency services locations in NJ have long been removed. I don't know if REACT is still active since it's been a long time since I was on the band but it's nice to know they're still out there. Staten Island (NY) REACT was well organized and efficient, so were the majority of "independents" in the area so hats off to what remains struggling through what have become adverse conditions on the band.

 

[loumaag]

Just because I got the channel number wrong why doesn't my response make sense?

Well, I will admit it has been many many years since I did any CB'ing, but at the time Ch 12 was used by the SSB crowd. Of course that is when you had to have a license and there were only 23 channels but that explains my comment about your comment.

 

[Steveradio]

I am a long time REACT member and only ever monitored CB when doing Safety Breaks. I really don't have room in any of my vehicles for a CB. Its hard jamming a VHF/ UHF Radios in alone.

We always have at least one member monitoring 462.6750 in case of travel assistance or emergencies.

Every once in awhile you see the signs along the highway "CB CH. 9 Monitored" but not sure if by state police or local REACT teams. Glad to know teams still monitor.

Steve