As a test here in Western Canada on one of our busiest trucking routes, #1 Highway, I tuned into channel 19 and tried to contact anyone...Nope No Replies.
Then into the interior of BC even at truck stops..no replies at all.
I flipped though the dial got some skip coming in and just overall no local talk at all.
This brings me to the next question, what are the trucker's using if not CB?
Ham is definitely one option however....
Most companies now have private VHF FM locally or for hwy -Cellular/data or even Satellite Phone systems tied into their GPS managed systems.
I suppose CB may have a greater use in the USA, I don't know what the status is. Feel free to add your comments.
I know myself I have had base stations with Antron 99/ground plane kits in years gone by. For motoring use I still have mobiles SSB 40 Channels that are tuned up if ya know what I mean...
I have to admit that I no longer use CB today and for vehicle to vehicle or camping hiking etc FRS/GMRS is the way to go with FM clarity, much greater distance & features. Motorola MS350R Talkabouts work well.
I was surprised recently to discover that we have access now to reasonable Satellite phone & data service with Spot Global Satellite phones @ $499 and a 25$ per month contract and up.
I suppose CB still may popular in the USA?
Then into the interior of BC even at truck stops..no replies at all.
I flipped though the dial got some skip coming in and just overall no local talk at all.
This brings me to the next question, what are the trucker's using if not CB?
Ham is definitely one option however....
Most companies now have private VHF FM locally or for hwy -Cellular/data or even Satellite Phone systems tied into their GPS managed systems.
I suppose CB may have a greater use in the USA, I don't know what the status is. Feel free to add your comments.
I know myself I have had base stations with Antron 99/ground plane kits in years gone by. For motoring use I still have mobiles SSB 40 Channels that are tuned up if ya know what I mean...
I have to admit that I no longer use CB today and for vehicle to vehicle or camping hiking etc FRS/GMRS is the way to go with FM clarity, much greater distance & features. Motorola MS350R Talkabouts work well.
I was surprised recently to discover that we have access now to reasonable Satellite phone & data service with Spot Global Satellite phones @ $499 and a 25$ per month contract and up.
I suppose CB still may popular in the USA?