The Uncertain Future of Ham Radio

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The Uncertain Future of Ham Radio.

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Richard

 

[Brett]

I'm surprised people still use CB radio

 

[CanuckTravlr]

I'm surprised people still use CB radio

Ham radio (amateur radio service) is not the same as CB (citizens band radio). Citizens Band radio is short-range and requires no licence to operate. Ham radio operators can broadcast over very long distances and require an amateur radio operator's licence, just like a radio station, and have a call sign. Ham radio has been around a lot longer than CB radio and has a long history of helping in emergencies. I have no recent personal experience with CB radios, but some long-distance truckers may still use them, plus potentially people in places where there is no cell phone service, amongst other uses.

 

[WVBaker]

I have no recent personal experience with CB radios, but some long-distance truckers may still use them, plus potentially people in places where there is no cell phone service, amongst other uses.

"Breaker 1-9! Is anyone there?
Come on back truckers and talk to Teddy Bear!"

 

[CanuckTravlr]

"Breaker 1-9! Is anyone there?
Come on back truckers and talk to Teddy Bear!"

"10-4, Teddy Bear. This is Rubber Duck. Looks like we've got us a convoy!"

 

[Brett]

Ham radio (amateur radio service) is not the same as CB (citizens band radio). Citizens Band radio is short-range and requires no licence to operate. Ham radio operators can broadcast over very long distances and require an amateur radio operator's licence, just like a radio station, and have a call sign. Ham radio has been around a lot longer than CB radio and has a long history of helping in emergencies. I have no recent personal experience with CB radios, but some long-distance truckers may still use them, plus potentially people in places where there is no cell phone service, amongst other uses.

I understand the differences (freq & power, etc.)
with the internet and smart phones I'm surprised CB radio still around. I see CB rigs at truck stops and there is a CB repair shop off I95

 

[clifffaith]

Made me look up my dad's call sign, and I was surprised it shows he renewed his license in summer 2018. They haven't had an antenna on the roof and radio equipment in their addition for over 30 years.

 

[WVBaker]

I understand the differences (freq & power, etc.)
with the internet and smart phones I'm surprised CB radio still around. I see CB rigs at truck stops and there is a CB repair shop off I95

There was nothing like picking up that mic and say breaker 1-9 and have a perfect stranger answer and talk to you like a long lost friend. For many over the road, long haul truckers, that was a constant companion you never drove without. Many truckers would drive all night because they had to get their load somewhere on time.

In case you ever decide to join in.

"Some drivers tell us they still use it from time to time, to keep check on traffic and stay posted to any accidents blocking the highways."

"The CB is really a part of the history of the trucking industry. It’s sad to see it’s use dwindle."

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[easyrider]

Made me look up my dad's call sign, and I was surprised it shows he renewed his license in summer 2018. They haven't had an antenna on the roof and radio equipment in their addition for over 30 years.

Maybe he has a hand held. I use to have a hand held ham radio a couple of decades ago. It's good for emergencies but now my phone or walkie talkie works for what I do.

Who has a cb they use anymore ? Aren't these like the vcr, lol.

Bill

 

[Passepartout]

I would think that the internet and mobile phones take up most of the personal needs for communication now. Yes, there's a place for radio, but it's not nearly as necessary or prevalent as in the mid-20th century.