CB OPERATION TIPS
Like most activities, CB radio use has its customs and courtesies. The fol- lowing tips will help you get the most enjoyment from your CB.
COMMON USES FOR A CB RADIO
Business Uses
•Truck drivers and delivery per- sonnel can learn road and traffic conditions and get assistance in locating destinations. A CB is also good company on those “long hauls.”
•On construction crews, a CB quickly pays for itself when you are calling for additional materi- als or coordinating the activities of different work crews.
•For security officers, a CB is more than a convenience — it is a must for both safety and effi- ciency.
Personal Uses
•Keep in touch with home while driving to work, to the store, or to a social activity. Let your family know you are tied up in traffic or that you will stop by the store on the way home.
•If you are a
•Contact friends or neighbors — find out “what’s happening” or plan a
•Ever have car trouble or run out of gas on the highway? What a relief it is to be able to radio for assistance!
•Camping, fishing, and other sports are more fun with a CB. Locate a buddy or find out “what’s cooking” back at camp.
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