A few days a go a pop-top with it's pop flapping in the breeze went past where we were parked. Tried to call on cb, no response.A car coming toward him heard my call, saw him and tried to wave him down, as well as call him, again no response.Don't know it it ended, but cb could have helped.Another case reported some time ago, smoke seen coming from caravan wheels, tried to call, no response, apparently van destroyed by fire soon after. Now say you don't need a cb radio.A bit like these turkeys that don't use towing mirrors, "Ignorance is bliss?" Defineatley NOT
So Snippy, two cases of where you'd think a CB would assist and neither case it assisted. And you use those cases to prove a CB is a safety device?
Tony
I am unsure whether you are entirely missing the point,or you are just being difficult? I am sure that Kevin was simply pointing out that if these other drivers,who evidently do not know how to use mirrors to keep an eye on their trailer,had had a CB,they likely would have heard his warnings? But perhaps they were unaware what the pretty appendages on their front doors were to be used for? Cheers.
I took "no response" as the rigs in trouble had a CB but didnt have them in use. Not that they didnt have a CB and therefore didnt respind.
Sorry for that mix up. I wasnt "trying to be difficult".
Tony
Eaglemax said
07:45 PM Sep 3, 2019
Greg 1 wrote:
For many years I didn't have a cb and thought along the same lines as you Tony. We then did a lap with some friends and I fitted one purely to stay in contact with them as we travel a reasonable distance apart so other traffic can pass more easily. Now that I have experienced one, quite frankly I wish that I had fitted one earlier. Your assumptions that we don't see road works, over width vehicles or look in the mirrors are, quite frankly, offensive. The cb just simply gives you more warning of these things in front and just makes life a little easier with road trains. The pilots of the over width vehicles often call out the width of the load so that you can ascertain ahead of time whether you are going to need to get right off the road so you can look for a spot or just give him a bit more room. Thats long before you even see the pilot vehicle. Road works just give you extra time to be prepared to stop. Can you do without one? Yes of course you can, but don't knock it unless you have tried one. You may be pleasantly surprised like I was.
Hi Greg
Re: "Your assumptions that we don't see road works, over width vehicles or look in the mirrors are, quite frankly, offensive"
No need to over react. I didnt say that, I said clearly one doesnt need a CB for roadworks, overweight etc. I wasnt attacking anyone . But I am entitled to my views.
I also said "For those that want a CB and use them I'm happy for you."
But I dont swallow the mandatory safety device people are peddling. Handy yes, beneficial at times and so on. If anything the collective is pushing that I should have one, a piece of equipment no Govt body says I have to have one
Tony
tiger5 said
08:16 PM Sep 3, 2019
Well at least every second was not F___K like you hear from truckies. It is one of the reasons I switch mine off un less We are out west where they some manners.
Plain Truth said
08:17 PM Sep 3, 2019
Tony ,where you go you don't need one,your call.
Where I go I need one my call,horses for courses.
Eaglemax said
08:38 PM Sep 3, 2019
Plain Truth wrote:
Tony ,where you go you don't need one,your call. Where I go I need one my call,horses for courses.
Agreed.
Tony
Aus-Kiwi said
09:21 PM Sep 3, 2019
Road works in outback ?? We could listen in on the traffic control people for some time . We heard what they called each other . As we drove past wed say thanks Harry or whatever their name .. The look on their faces was hilarious!!
Who are you ?? Lol
Ger08 said
11:25 PM Sep 3, 2019
Its been interesting reading all the posts. I dont think UHF radio should be mandatory but I find it extremely useful, as stated previously with wide loads, road works and semis. Recently we were heading towards Mt Magnet when we heard a call over the UHF that there had been a truck roll over and the road was closed and was going to be closed for several hours. We diverted to another town and along way alerted quite a few other travellers and truckies. It saved us and others many hours of waiting. I feel the frustrations of many when you call up Bob n Margaret and you dont get response. It beggars belief that they spend good money on a UHF set up and channel and name decals on the back of the van and cant be stuffed having it turned on. I had a situation on the weekend with a van been towed at 63kph in a 110 zone. Tried the names on the UHF - no response. Selfish inconsiderate tossers.
blaze said
02:17 AM Sep 4, 2019
I have a uhf in all my vehicles, rarely turned on though as I have trouble listening to ****. I don't need it to make me a good driver, I do that by staying alert to my surroundings, even find music annoying, don't mind quiet talkback radio. Drive mostly with my window down so I am more aware of surroundings (often doesn't make a happy wife though). I also don't have fred channel 40 or what ever plastered over the backs of my vehicle. I do use it if I have a need. Also traveled with a hf radio and seen that more of a safety device than the unf
cheers
blaze
ps isn't it great that we are all different
Aus-Kiwi said
05:36 PM Sep 4, 2019
Find it safer on roads like Nulabour where a simi wants to turn off . Theyll notify you you say motorhome behind , Im turning off in klmr . Etc . Ok for passing or letting semi your just cruising no interest in passing etc . If you havnt got one ? Your not missing out on much . Some dont like talking on them ? Weve used them through GRN ( gov radio network ) emergency work when working with police, fire or ambulance. Unlike a phone . One can talk at a time .
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 4th of September 2019 05:38:34 PM
denmonkey said
01:28 PM Sep 6, 2019
don't have an issue with the OP. just a bit of fun.
remember when Aussies used to be able to take the piss out of each other and no one got upset ?
I'm thinking kingswood country days.
anyway getting to the point, I've got no issues with anyone having a bit of a chat on road channels.
I figure most of us are moving anyway, so any conversation isn't going to be lasting that long.
It often spends most of the time quiet anyway, so it's nice to hear some traffic now and then.
Even if it does , anyone trying to talk to you at close range is going to come through over the top of it, so there's no risks there of not getting that urgent message.
I don't like some of the language and carry on that goes with Cb these days and for that reason, it spends most of its time off.
I only turn it back on when the situation requires it.
Like others, I moved over to amateur radio to get the benefits of having a radio in the car without the sh!t that goes hand in hand with cb.
Pity really, it can be a great resource for many people and not just travelers, the like most things the few wreck it for the many.
cheers Brett
Tony LEE said
08:00 AM Sep 7, 2019
Nothing has changed. A different Tony has a logically derived argument that radio communications can in fact be dangerous if some drivers act on the basis that since they have made a call on the radio, they can ignore basic driving skills such as keeping a proper lookout, driving defensively within their envelope of awareness and personal and vehicle capabilities.
As for the notion that one vehicle can accept the responsibility of "allowing" a vehicle to overtake "when it is safe", that is about as silly as a professional driver aware of his vehicles performance allowing an unknown driver to give advice on a manoeuvre that is fully the responsibility of the overtaker while the overtaken merely has a legal and moral responsibility to not make things harder.
Nevd said
02:40 PM Sep 9, 2019
Greg 1 wrote:
Also the humorous conversations you are party to can keep you entertained. Had one very memorable one at Gympie with tbe local village idiot and the truckies stirring him up. Whilst the language was very colourful to say the least it had my wife and I in stitches for about half an hour until we ran out of range.
Yes but it gets a bit wearing when it happens every time you drive through Gympie. I reckon someday someone will find him and shove the radio you know where.
Jamjar said
02:51 PM Sep 9, 2019
Well, it made me chortle.
J.
Blues Man said
07:28 AM Sep 10, 2019
After reading all the posts ,i wish i had a CB a few months back when driving past Prairie .
We were towing our suzie behind the MH when a police car with lights and sirens blaring pulled
us over .It took a while to get off the road (no where to park very steep verges)after parking
the cop told me that someone was trying to get in touch with me to tell me about my rim disintergrating
If we had drove a few more K the suzie would have been running on the wheel hub (ouch)
then that would've been a very expensive exercise .
-- Edited by Blues Man on Tuesday 10th of September 2019 07:38:00 AM
I took "no response" as the rigs in trouble had a CB but didnt have them in use. Not that they didnt have a CB and therefore didnt respind.
Sorry for that mix up. I wasnt "trying to be difficult".
Tony
Hi Greg
Re: " Your assumptions that we don't see road works, over width vehicles or look in the mirrors are, quite frankly, offensive"
No need to over react. I didnt say that, I said clearly one doesnt need a CB for roadworks, overweight etc. I wasnt attacking anyone . But I am entitled to my views.
I also said "For those that want a CB and use them I'm happy for you."
But I dont swallow the mandatory safety device people are peddling. Handy yes, beneficial at times and so on. If anything the collective is pushing that I should have one, a piece of equipment no Govt body says I have to have one
Tony
Agreed.
Tony
Who are you ?? Lol
cheers
blaze
ps isn't it great that we are all different
Find it safer on roads like Nulabour where a simi wants to turn off . Theyll notify you you say motorhome behind , Im turning off in klmr . Etc . Ok for passing or letting semi your just cruising no interest in passing etc . If you havnt got one ? Your not missing out on much . Some dont like talking on them ? Weve used them through GRN ( gov radio network ) emergency work when working with police, fire or ambulance. Unlike a phone . One can talk at a time .
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 4th of September 2019 05:38:34 PM
remember when Aussies used to be able to take the piss out of each other and no one got upset ?
I'm thinking kingswood country days.
anyway getting to the point, I've got no issues with anyone having a bit of a chat on road channels.
I figure most of us are moving anyway, so any conversation isn't going to be lasting that long.
It often spends most of the time quiet anyway, so it's nice to hear some traffic now and then.
Even if it does , anyone trying to talk to you at close range is going to come through over the top of it, so there's no risks there of not getting that urgent message.
I don't like some of the language and carry on that goes with Cb these days and for that reason, it spends most of its time off.
I only turn it back on when the situation requires it.
Like others, I moved over to amateur radio to get the benefits of having a radio in the car without the sh!t that goes hand in hand with cb.
Pity really, it can be a great resource for many people and not just travelers, the like most things the few wreck it for the many.
cheers Brett
Yes but it gets a bit wearing when it happens every time you drive through Gympie. I reckon someday someone will find him and shove the radio you know where.
J.
After reading all the posts ,i wish i had a CB a few months back when driving past Prairie .
We were towing our suzie behind the MH when a police car with lights and sirens blaring pulled
us over .It took a while to get off the road (no where to park very steep verges)after parking
the cop told me that someone was trying to get in touch with me to tell me about my rim disintergrating
If we had drove a few more K the suzie would have been running on the wheel hub (ouch)
then that would've been a very expensive exercise .
-- Edited by Blues Man on Tuesday 10th of September 2019 07:38:00 AM
So Bluesman,
Have you installed a UHF yet??
Personally I think their usefulness re potential road hazard information is something that makes them worthwhile.
Mine stays on while we travel.....you soon pass by those who may cause offence re colourful language.
AL
Hi sandgrooper1,
Still on the to do list.