Port_D_Guy Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Anybody here still use them? Is there a good place to buy one (in person) and get it properly installed? I know Flying J in Fort Erie had lots of stuff a few years ago. As did the Fifth Wheel in Grimsby (RIP) many moons ago. I'd rather start new, I don't trust used electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 yes l run a Cobra 29xl in my pickup everythime on the highway to know what is going on. There is a Radio Shop in Ayr Lazer Audio 519-513-0377 that sells and installs and repairs Port_D_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted November 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Nothing local. That's too bad. May have to investigate when I have time off. Loonietoon1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 Lazer Audio is about the last real shop that knows what they are doing around, CB is about dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl L Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 I haven't heard of anyone in years that still use one. What type of information would you get over a CB radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted November 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 I'm sure there will be lot of chatter on the highways. On 19Truckers would have good info on road conditions/closures, I would imagine. On 9, by emergency services as well. Call it a new hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Darryl L said: I haven't heard of anyone in years that still use one. What type of information would you get over a CB radio? There is a lot of information as to road conditions if you are traveling Used it all the way to New Brunswick last November and avoided a few accidents and construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, dave524 said: Lazer Audio is about the last real shop that knows what they are doing around, CB is about dead These guys know their stuff that's why l go when l have problems with my radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 20 hours ago, Darryl L said: I haven't heard of anyone in years that still use one. What type of information would you get over a CB radio? I believe the truckers still use them , like warning there's a smokie with radar on the west bound lane. I did a few trips with my bro-in-law as he drove semi trucks for many years . i believe the CB radios are safe to use as one doesn't need to take their eyes off the road to speak/listen to other truckers . And I remember during the salmon fishing from the 80's the boats were tuned in to channel 13 ? to pass info to their fellow anglers about depth & lure colour, ect. And we used those little "walkie-talkies' during our moose hunting days (long gone) but we had to follow where the shots came from after a moose was downed And I still have those old Cobras somewhere in my stash . and for the next week or so we have rain rain rain , and more rain ( better than snow ? Maybe...... Darryl L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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