[Arthur Wildfire! March]

Truckers have CBs. Are the frequencies compatible?

And is the range of a CB decent?

Note that truckers are also mobile, so they can loosely network.

A bearcat scanner is also a way to pick up radio frequencies affordable. Can only listen of course.

[MarchonDC09122009]

Here’s a good link providing more info on CB use and limitations.
CB is noisy and limited in range.
However, something is better than nothing.

Some Emergency Services monitor CB channel 9.
However, police, fire and ambulance operate on frequencies specifically designated for their use.

This thread is for discussing alternate means of getting reliable news and communicating with fellow freepers.

CB does not fulfill those purposes.

[MHGinTN]

A network of people (not radioa network) can be arranged using CB which can be amped up after WROL arrives. The key is to have a chart of when a one minute 'send' window will be operating and not using the CBs at other non-arranged times. During WWII the partisans would have a pre=arranged time to go 'on air' to send and or receive Code messages.

Of course the CBs and other essential electronic connections must be kept in a Faraday cage until the 'enemy' has finished their electronic attack ...