Is the CB Radio Dead?
Was CB Radio just podcasting that was “too early” for it’s time?
I am reminded of one of my favorite movies. A guy [Jack Burton] goes a
round chatting aloud on his CB Radio. He’s a trucker, and he likes to hear himself talk. It’s a bit like I feel each time I record these audio files in my car on the way to/from work.
There was a time, if you owned a CB Radio, you could turn to one of 35 or so channels and here all kinds of “interesting” information. Today CB Radio is dead. Yes there is a varient used by Emergency personnel, and maybe a few truckers, but if you by a CB and hook it up, mostly all you were heear is dead air.
So what has changed? Today, User generated content respresents the internet and the Web. It’s all about everyone shouting about everything in hopes of getting his/her 15 minutes of fame. Now, I don’t yet have a lot of listeners [please subscribe], but you don’t really need a lot of listeners, you just need to like to talk, after a wihle it even becomes a sort of personal “therapist”. Who knows who is out there, and who is litening, then, I start to digress, and I talk about religion, and some other interesting videos.
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CB Radios are a great hobby, but cann also be a cheap and be the “best” radar detector on the road, in addition can help you when you need directions, get lost, or just a way to rag chew and talk and have a good time, during a long drive, or when looking for a hobby while at home. I like Peanuts CB Shop, http://www.peanutscbshop.com becuase they’ve always treated me right.
Comment by Scott Knauer — July 31, 2008 @ 2:32 am
CB Radio is still alive, just not as popular.. I think the launch of GMRS and non licensed FRS 2 way radios have taken away some from CB Radios, due to being a cheaper and quieter alternative.. I also think the online “chat” lines have taken away from share of CB Radio operators, however chat lines will never have the thrill and enjoyment as CB Radio in my opinion. Their is more of a sense of accomplishment, when you install (or even build) your own antenna, and set up your own station.. Who has the strongest signal talks the farthest, or can win that key down.. I admit CB radio has changed, but this hobby will always be kicking..
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Comment by sandrar — September 10, 2009 @ 8:16 pm