Posted by big jt on November 05, 2013 at 22:04:58 from (206.72.54.246):
In Reply to: Citizens Band? posted by Dave H (MI) on November 05, 2013 at 07:39:17:
Still used some but mostly back to the original domain of professional drivers.
One rock quarry I deal with you just about have to have one. One channel for the scale and another for the loaders. They strictly enforce MSHA rules in the quarry so you need a radio to tell the loader what grade and how much you want. The two other places I deal with that state channels for CB it is silent.
OTR drivers use them for such things as "your tailight is out, weather, etc" and not much chatter.
One note if you are trying some of the old terms from the 70's that may be part of your problem. One term in particular is "good buddy", whole different conotation today.
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