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CB Talk & CB Etiquette

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AchioteCoyote, Jul 25, 2011.

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  1. Jul 25, 2011 #1
    AchioteCoyote

    AchioteCoyote Light Load Member

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    Okay.... so I am relatively new to the world of truck driving and just had some questions on these things called CB's!! :biggrin_25522:

    I know how to use one.... I think. But, I don''t know how to choose one and don't know a darned thing about the antannae, amplifiers, etc. for a better coverage area. Any suggestions?

    Secondly, what is the CB lingo nowadays? What words shoulb be avoided and what words are generally acceptable? Any codes I should know?

    Lastly, what is the generally accepted CB etiquette? What is good and not good to do?

    Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated!! :biggrin_25514:
     
    AchioteCoyote, Jul 25, 2011
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  3. Jul 25, 2011 #2
    d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    d o g, Jul 25, 2011
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  4. Jul 25, 2011 #3
    NYROADIE

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    Nobody uses any CB lingo any more except 20 and sometimes (rarely 10)
    One word of advice, don't call any one good buddy!:biggrin_25513: Just think on it for awhile:biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2011 #4
    groundpounder

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    there is no etiquette just tune into ch19 around any crowded big truck stop and you will see what I mean....

    just key up and let it fly everybody else does.. :biggrin_25521:
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2011 #5
    Pmracing

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    There sure is a lot of lingo used. But it all seems to be terms for cops along the highway.

    Mikeeee
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2011 #6
    dirtymoe

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    cobra 25 peaked and tuned with a wilson antenna is a good combo without spending a arm and a leg on a cb, avoid the cobra 29 and find a good cb shop for the peak and tune, a good cb shop can help with antenna setup and swr tuning
     
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  9. Jul 26, 2011 #7
    kryptonite

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    Dont worry about lingo on the cb just sit at a truck stop let her rip and sit back. Watch out for the cb rambos dont say good buddy that means that you are calling the guy, gay on the othere end..
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2011 #8
    DrtyDiesel

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    Ill just start talking in 10 code and signal codes from the SO lol
     
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  11. Jul 26, 2011 #9
    AZS

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    avoid a cobra 29? Why
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2011 #10
    NadeauTrucking

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    I like twin 48" fiberglass whips, astatic noise canceling mic, and a external speaker that has a talk-back function. this setup works best for me. in terms of the cb itself, any decent one will do. its all in the antenna setup and mic that really makes a difference i believe.
     
    NadeauTrucking, Jul 26, 2011
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