flyR-MyLs
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how can ya stand it
Being that I am a licensed (General) amateur radio operator and a Over the Road Driver, I own both HF,
Vhf & Uhf, Scanners and CB radios. If I had to get rid of any of my radios, it would be my Vhf/Uhf (cliquish & insiders dominant band) radio's with no regret. My CB's are usually on (ch 19 & 23), and I get much more useful information and believe it or not, some of the most interesting conversations (albeit there are sometimes jerks that interfere), than I ever have on the Vhf/Uhf frequencies (way too many stuck ups, overly formal and over-sensitive cats there).
The thread that mentioned of the CBers leaving the 11m band and getting licensed for Amateur radio, don't bet your savings on it. And those that do, would probably become as discontented as I, again, specifically
with the 2m/440 bands. On the other hand, the HF (160-10 &6m) bands are more in lines to what a CB radio enthusiats would desire, albeit to partake in the full operations, one would be required to pass both
the Technician and General class exams (which would be well worth ones efforts). The test are designed for the average person to pass (they are not dumbed down as many claim), with the hope of growing the Amateur radio hobby; and NO, you do not have to take the CW (morse code).
I myself, took the Tech exam, passed it (first go) and several months later took and passed the General exam and now working on the Extra class (much more studying involved) and you can too.
So in closing we should all try to get along, remember each one can teach one; but do remember, when you decide to turn on that CB, and go to channel 19, YOU GOT TO BE de-SENSITIZED and most of all
YOU GOT TO BE "TRUCKER TOUGH"!
Being that I am a licensed (General) amateur radio operator and a Over the Road Driver, I own both HF,
Vhf & Uhf, Scanners and CB radios. If I had to get rid of any of my radios, it would be my Vhf/Uhf (cliquish & insiders dominant band) radio's with no regret. My CB's are usually on (ch 19 & 23), and I get much more useful information and believe it or not, some of the most interesting conversations (albeit there are sometimes jerks that interfere), than I ever have on the Vhf/Uhf frequencies (way too many stuck ups, overly formal and over-sensitive cats there).
The thread that mentioned of the CBers leaving the 11m band and getting licensed for Amateur radio, don't bet your savings on it. And those that do, would probably become as discontented as I, again, specifically
with the 2m/440 bands. On the other hand, the HF (160-10 &6m) bands are more in lines to what a CB radio enthusiats would desire, albeit to partake in the full operations, one would be required to pass both
the Technician and General class exams (which would be well worth ones efforts). The test are designed for the average person to pass (they are not dumbed down as many claim), with the hope of growing the Amateur radio hobby; and NO, you do not have to take the CW (morse code).
I myself, took the Tech exam, passed it (first go) and several months later took and passed the General exam and now working on the Extra class (much more studying involved) and you can too.
So in closing we should all try to get along, remember each one can teach one; but do remember, when you decide to turn on that CB, and go to channel 19, YOU GOT TO BE de-SENSITIZED and most of all
YOU GOT TO BE "TRUCKER TOUGH"!
Kevin costner did.
