CB Radio: Anyone talk on them still?

[SoMdMusician]

I am an old CB'er from days gone by and I used to spend a lot of time on the radio. I also had my own CB/Scanner repair business, and I got out of it completely about 7 years ago.

I'm curious to know if there is still anyone using the service. I'm also interested in knowing if anyone has a nice 10meter unit they want to sell, or maybe a nice unit like a Cobra 148GTL or even a Cobra 29LTD.

I'd like to find an older model, since those can be "worked", these new unit come with a few less screws.

[toppick08 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by SoMdMusician

I am an old CB'er from days gone by and I used to spend a lot of time on the radio. I also had my own CB/Scanner repair business, and I got out of it completely about 7 years ago.

I'm curious to know if there is still anyone using the service. I'm also interested in knowing if anyone has a nice 10meter unit they want to sell, or maybe a nice unit like a Cobra 148GTL or even a Cobra 29LTD.

I'd like to find an older model, since those can be "worked", these new unit come with a few less screws.

I think mainly truckers are the only one who use them now, cell phones rule the "4 wheelers" now.............

[greyhound]

My dad still talks on his. His radio is considered an antique. it's a Golden Eagle.

[The_Twisted_Ear (Premo)]

Originally Posted by SoMdMusician

I am an old CB'er from days gone by and I used to spend a lot of time on the radio. I also had my own CB/Scanner repair business, and I got out of it completely about 7 years ago.

I'm curious to know if there is still anyone using the service. I'm also interested in knowing if anyone has a nice 10meter unit they want to sell, or maybe a nice unit like a Cobra 148GTL or even a Cobra 29LTD.

I'd like to find an older model, since those can be "worked", these new unit come with a few less screws.

Remember the old Bearcat? Ah, that and a Lolly Pop microphone - what a life!

[greyhound]

Originally Posted by The_Twisted_Ear

Remember the old Bearcat? Ah, that and a Lolly Pop microphone - what a life!

My dad still uses that mic.

[The_Twisted_Ear (Premo)]

Originally Posted by greyhound

My dad still uses that mic.

I may have to look through my old stuff and see if I still have the LP.

[greyhound]

Originally Posted by The_Twisted_Ear

I may have to look through my old stuff and see if I still have the LP.

My dad was pretty well known on the CB circuit in the 70's and 80's. What was your handle?

[The_Twisted_Ear (Premo)]

Originally Posted by greyhound

My dad was pretty well known on the CB circuit in the 70's and 80's. What was your handle?

Maryland Rover and the X was Mother Goose.

[itsbob (Premo)]

Bikers are big on CB's for group rides and just maintaining contact on longer rides with 2 or more people.

Some use FRS radios, but it seems the GoldWIng crowd, and other LD riders still use CB radios.

[greyhound]

Originally Posted by The_Twisted_Ear

Maryland Rover and the X was Mother Goose.

My Dad was Sneaky Snake. Early on he went by Cheeta