Here is a quick post about the CB radio basics that every truck driver should know if they are going to get a CB in their truck.
First off, truckers all across the country use CB radios, but you can only communicate with trucks that are within range. You want to keep your communication short and to the point because the driver you’re communicating with may only be in range for a short time unless it is someone you are traveling with or headed in the same direction as.
Another good rule of thumb is to make sure when you’re communicating to take turns speaking. If you attempt to talk while the other is talking you can create confusion.
It is also important to remember the “Trucker CB Channels.” The truck driver CB channels are 19 and 17. On the West Coast is when you will find more drivers using 17. 17 is commonly used for trucks that are traveling East and West on the highway in the state of California.
Next we want to discuss the all important choice of which CB radio to buy. There are many different places that sell CB radios and truck driving jobs keep you hard at work so we made it easy. Head on over to rightchannelradios.com and you will certainly find plenty of CB radios, parts and advice. The prices range from just under $50 dollars to just under $200 depending on the mount you need for your truck. If you click this link you will land on the page that is just for semi trucks installation kits. Another nice feature you’ll find on their site is the CB Video Review Library, it should give other peoples opinions about different brands and models.