Today is National 10-4 day, good buddy!

[prcguy]

October 02, 1978 President Jimmy Carter designates this day as National CB day.

"This year marks the 20th anniversary of Citizens Band radio. CB is now a widely used emergency communications system. It helps keep motorists safe on our Nation's highways by providing faster notification of highway accidents, increased detection of reckless driving, and more information to reduce traffic delays. The CB is also effective in emergencies unrelated to motor vehicles. By allowing for citizens' participation in public safety, we greatly enhance that safety.
The growth of CB use in recent years is extraordinary. The Federal Communications Commission has now issued nearly 14 million licenses. More than 20 million Americans have used a CB radio at one time or another.
While CB is primarily for emergency use, the nonemergency channels bring enjoyment and companionship to millions of Americans, including my own family.
In recognition of the fine service provided by Citizens Band radio, I join with CB organizations across the country in celebrating "10-4 Day," October 4, 1978".

As a coincidence today is also national Vodka day. I would recommend celebrating first with Vodka then get on the CB radio.

I also see there is currently around 744,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the US compared to about 14,000,000 licensed CB operators in 1978 and I'm sure that number grew.

 

[KevinC]

Wow! I lost a day somewhere, I thought it was the 3rd.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

FWIW it's the 4th in Australia now...

 

[W9WSS]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but CB radio has been around since the 1950's. It was deregulated by the FCC almost 40 years ago, and no longer issues licenses. It is mostly used by small local groups, or truckers traveling the interstates. Most everyone I know who was active on CB radio are licensed Ham Radio Operators. If you have what you like with your CB group, I hope you enjoy your conversations, but they are few and far between these days, at least in the Midwest.

 

[KevinC]

FWIW it's the 4th in Australia now...

Cool! But the thread is in reference to national CB day in the USA.

 

[EAFrizzle]

As a coincidence today is also national Vodka day. I would recommend celebrating first with Vodka then get on the CB radio.

In other words, continue as usual...

 

[prcguy]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but CB radio has been around since the 1950's. It was deregulated by the FCC almost 40 years ago, and no longer issues licenses. It is mostly used by small local groups, or truckers traveling the interstates. Most everyone I know who was active on CB radio are licensed Ham Radio Operators. If you have what you like with your CB group, I hope you enjoy your conversations, but they are few and far between these days, at least in the Midwest.

Class D or "CB" as we know it in the US was first made legal on September 11, 1958. The 20th anniversary stated in 1978 was off by a few months. I don't see any bad news here. Maybe there has been some Vodka celebrations prior to some posts?

 

[mrweather]

Wouldn't it make more sense to celebrate tomorrow (10-4)?

 

[slowmover]

Wouldn't it make more sense to celebrate tomorrow (10-4)?

A heads-up that one may attend to this priority.
The party starts tonight at 00:01 Eastern.

Costumed appropriately with RX headgear





I think we’ve figured out the 21st Century Mobile at RR:

— LARSEN NMO30 antenna roof-center
— QT80 NRC AM/FM/SSB radio w/fan kit
— LIDO L-MAX Radio Seatbolt Mount
— DRX-901 Speaker on LIDO Headrest Mount
— Optionally, a BPF and/or CMC Choke.
— 12V power per best practice guidelines.
(KLF-2, if needed).

Adjust for Skip or ground wave.
Near or Far. Performance a step far above 1978.

$125 in those dollars, or, less than a new Cobra 138.

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[prcguy]

Wouldn't it make more sense to celebrate tomorrow (10-4)

Yes, tomorrow the 4th is the official day. I recommend starting National Vodka day now and continue through tomorrow. Especially with power mic and Leeenyar available for tomorrow.

 

[wtp]

i 'retired' 13 years ago and usually don't know what day it is, this did not help ! but it is FUN !!

 

[slowmover]

Tomorrow, the rest of the HF world and their vodka choice.

Yes, a real brand.
“Organic”
“Curated”

Chicken-Banders needn’t understand . . we just dip into the flavoring with a pinkie to make the cheap stuff more effective.



Get that gain more vertical. Whack that quarter-wave like a pedal steel.

Annual celebration of (alternative definition of), mic burn.

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[prcguy]

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Tomorrow, the rest of the HF world and their vodka choice.

Yes, a real brand.
Chicken-Banders needn’t understand.

I don't always drink Vodka. But when I do I prefer Hetro. Stay thirsty my friends......

 

[kc2asb]

October 02, 1978 President Jimmy Carter designates this day as National CB day.

(snip)

I also see there is currently around 744,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the US compared to about 14,000,000 licensed CB operators in 1978 and I'm sure that number grew.

Never heard of this before, but in 1978, I was in pre-school. If there were 14 million licensed CB'ers, there were probably 28 million unlicensed.

 

[vagrant]

In 1978 I was 11 years old and purchased a Sears Road Talker 40. My dad helped me (did the work) of putting up a Radio Shack 1/4 wave antenna on the roof. I enjoyed using the radio for the next seven years. I moved out, rented a house, and enjoyed it a few more years. The reality/motivation was that there were always girls my age on the radio as well. I would of course talk to and meet up with them.

 

[slowmover]

Is there a National Seatbelt Day?

Probably ought to be given the numbers who, having used them, arrive home when otherwise they wouldn't have.

CB is that and more. Fathers who return from long trips. Not just truck drivers.

The truck drivers arrive having beaten a clock that others weren’t equipped to battle. Made more money and avoided more high risk situations.

NATIONAL VODKA DAY, okay.

“. . chase each other ‘round the room”, makes celebration of tool & libation based on good results:

A whole buncha kids born 4th of July.

How much more American kin you git?

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[kc2asb]

Is there a National Seatbelt Day?

Probably ought to be given the numbers who, having used them, arrive home when otherwise they wouldn't have.

CB is that and more. Fathers who return from long trips. Not just truck drivers.

The truck drivers arrive having beaten a clock that others weren’t equipped to battle. Made more money and avoided more high risk situations.

NATIONAL VODKA DAY, okay.
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There are too many "National ___________ Days" IMHO. It's reached a point of absurdity. National CB Day is great, though. The "Antenna Wax" is a good gag!

 

[KD8DVR]

It was deregulated by the FCC almost 40 years ago

Uh... no it wasn't. There still are regulations to be obeyed. Just no one does.