Contributed by: RVED101 on Friday, August 19 2005 @ 10:48 am UTC
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With so many RVs on the road I would like to propose that we select a dedicated CB channel much like the truckers, (and others) use on channel 19. This would be a valuable tool in times of an emergency or maybe just to break the monotony of a long driving day. Hopefully this channel would be free of the foul language so comon on channel 19......
As a licensed "Amateur" radio operator, (KD9IQ), I know that the FCC cannot/will not officially designate a channel for us. Perhaps we could select one), and when we are in need of assistance or notice an RVer who may be in need of assistance along the way, make contact on that channel. The FCC has set aside channel #9 as the designated "CB Emergency" channel, however it is not to be used for any other general conversations. On a recent three month long RV trip to Alaska there were numerous times I would have liked to alerted other RVers to various things along the road. Many RVers do not monitor channel 19 just due to the foul language and discussions that occur on that channel so frequently!
Just a seed for thought.
HAPPY CAMPING!
Scotty
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I think that would be terrific for all of us. We used channel 13 with our friends & came in handy when they had tire problems.
It would get the message out to someone who may be close by that can help in an emergency.
Also for the ones traveling by themselves might give some security.
freerider
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We always use channel 13 ... I always thought is was the unofficial channel.
And I too was SuzieQ
Susan I (Moderator)
A Happy Camper
who is Full Timing
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