wetcw@pyuxa.UUCP (T C Wheeler) (06/28/84)
There has been a lot of traffic concerning radar detectors and jammers of late. I have one suggestion, which I am sure there will be plenty of poo-pooers for, and that is get a cheap CB radio. STOP, before you start putting CB down, let me explain. CB has changed a lot over the last 5 years. No longer is it full of BS artists and a lot of arguing. I use a CB every day to and from work. It has saved me many many headaches, especially in the mornings when the traffic seems to be at its worst. All you have to do is monitor channel 19 to get the latest information about the traffic ahead. Many times I have been able to avoid getting caught in traffic jams because someone up ahead put out the word about some problem. As far as finding out about where radar is set up, everyone reports the comings and goings of the 'bears' on the CB. These reports are usually recieved well before you get to the reported position. At least 2 miles before a radar detector can pick up the signal. I notice that more and more people are putting CBs back in their cars along the highways I travel. About 90% of them never talk, but listen to the traffic reports filtering in along their route. CBs are cheap, easy to install, and legal everywhere. They can also be a great help in an emergency. I have used mine to summon help when I broke down and during our big March storm, to assist in passing information about stranded people to the nearest emergency center. I won't even try to defend the few wackos that still find their way on to the channel, but just say that I have learned to tune them out. I'm sure CB isn't everyones cup of tea, but it is cheap and effective way to avoid radar traps and 10-car pileups in your path. T. C. Wheeler