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Operational Hints
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Operational Hints
Like most activities, CB radio has its
customs and courtesies. The follow-
ing tips will help you get the most en-
joyment from your walkie-talkie.
COMMON USES FOR
ACB
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 long road
trips.
• 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 two-car (or more)
family, CBs are great for commu-
nicating 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 condi-
tions, and any other reasonable
requests.
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