I would like to know if the old CB radios used in the 80s are still useful today.
I have a 40 channel General Electric. I need an aerial and speakers but don't want to spend money if these units are
no longer in use. If they are still used, what channels?
thanks
Ronnie
CB Radios in use
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Re: CB Radios in use
Sorry, only saw this post now.
Pretty much dead nowadays, although there are scattered groups here & there still using CB radios.
A major problem is that new VHF radios cost the same - and sometimes less - than new CB radios and of course the reliable distances obtained by a VHF radio system compared to a CB system are like chalk & cheese.
The only legal channels are channels 19 through to 27, the radio must be 'blocked' to prevent access to other channels.
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Pretty much dead nowadays, although there are scattered groups here & there still using CB radios.
A major problem is that new VHF radios cost the same - and sometimes less - than new CB radios and of course the reliable distances obtained by a VHF radio system compared to a CB system are like chalk & cheese.
The only legal channels are channels 19 through to 27, the radio must be 'blocked' to prevent access to other channels.
-F_D
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