Chit Chat For all general off topic chat on GTcars.

Does Anyone Still Use Citizen's Band Radios?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-16-2009, 12:56 AM
  #1  
~~ Hardcore Newb ~~
Thread Starter
 
rogerdodger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 539
rogerdodger street rep is low. keep going
Does Anyone Still Use Citizen's Band Radios?

I remember the times before cell phones were common, all of my gang had CB radios in their cars and trucks. They came in handy a bunch of times when car trouble happened. I know truckers probably still use them but I wondered if anyone else did? I've been thinking of putting mine back in my car.
rogerdodger is offline  
Old 08-16-2009, 02:06 PM
  #2  
~~ Hardcore Newb ~~
 
petrolhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: -
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 540
petrolhead street rep is low. keep going
I've never really dabbled with CB Radio, however I have met people that do enjoy it. However increasingly they seem to be being replaced by the likes of skype, you can call anyone up internationally who has a skype account for no cost at all, CB seems to have a limited range.
petrolhead is offline  
Old 08-17-2009, 12:53 PM
  #3  
~~ Hardcore Newb ~~
Thread Starter
 
rogerdodger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 539
rogerdodger street rep is low. keep going
Yes, they do have a limited range. I met a guy the other day who still has his in his truck. Talk about old school! I'll have to check into Skype, especially if I can keep it in the car.
rogerdodger is offline  
Old 08-19-2009, 09:59 AM
  #4  
~~ Hardcore Newb ~~
 
Rusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 540
Rusty street rep is low. keep going
Originally Posted by rogerdodger
I remember the times before cell phones were common, all of my gang had CB radios in their cars and trucks. They came in handy a bunch of times when car trouble happened. I know truckers probably still use them but I wondered if anyone else did? I've been thinking of putting mine back in my car.
Big 10-4 on that. I used to be a huge fan of CB radio and really enjoyed meeting new friends on the air. I was too young then to own a car but spent hours talking to people overseas. Alas...I found less and less time for it.
Rusty is offline  
Old 08-20-2009, 09:46 PM
  #5  
~~ Hardcore Newb ~~
 
Rainbow24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 540
Rainbow24 street rep is low. keep going
It's still a trucker thing, but cell phones have taken over for anything else. It's a shame, though, because cell phones don't really do the same thing. You can't call out over a cell phone to see if anyone is around. Sad end to a really fund device, all because of the cell phone.
Rainbow24 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mz.pasillas_o7_27_07
honda / acura
0
11-08-2008 09:47 PM
Robert11
Honda Mailing List
60
09-01-2008 10:58 AM
Jeff French
Hyundai Mailing List
0
07-29-2006 09:23 AM
Jeff French
Hyundai Mailing List
0
07-29-2006 09:23 AM
Jeff French
Hyundai Mailing List
0
07-29-2006 09:23 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Does Anyone Still Use Citizen's Band Radios?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:10 PM.

Page generated in 0.10493 seconds with 14 queries