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CB O
PERATION
T
IPS
Business
• Truck drivers and delivery personnel can learn road
and traffic conditions and get assistance in locating
destinations. A CB is also good company on long road
trips.
• On construction crews, a CB quickly pays for itself
when you are calling for additional materials 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 efficiency.
Personal
• If you are a two-car (or more) family, CBs are great for
communicating with family members while they are in
their cars.
• Contact friends or neighbors. Find out “what’s
happening” or plan a get-together.
• Ever have car trouble or run out of gas on the highway?
What an assurance it is to be able to call 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.
Transmission Courtesy
• Wait for a pause in someone else’s transmission before
you ask for a break.
• If you do not receive an answer to your call after a
second attempt, sign off and wait several minutes
before trying again.
• Do not hold down
PTT
when you are not talking. (This is
called dead keying.)
• Assist callers with directions, information about road
conditions, and any other reasonable request.
M
AXIMUM
R
ANGE
The maximum range and quality of CB transmissions vary
depending on the following typical conditions:
• The type and quality of antenna used.
• The height of the antenna's mounting location - the
higher the antenna, the greater the signal's range.
• The surrounding terrain - mountains and tall buildings.
limit the range.
• Weather conditions.
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