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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
by Ursula Malvasio
(Big Pine Key)
Note From RVing Al: I know that a lot of folks believe that there is no reason to have a CB Radio in their RV or car because they own a cell phone. But, recent hurricanes and fires have proven that during certain emergencies, Cell Phones can end up being useless. If you have a CB, you have a chance to establish communications with other people and, in most cases, with emergency personnel. So in light of these recent events, I figured I would reprint this article in the hopes that some of you might consider a CB as a needed accessory for your RV or car.
We are newbies on the road with our 5th wheel. What do other RVers use to communicate? We wonder about a CB unit.
ANSWER Hi Ursula, a lot of RVers use their Cell Phone for communication while on the road. But believe it or not the CB Radio still has its place in the RVing and trucking world. During some emergencies such as tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Cell Phones may stop working, so having a CB in your RV or car, you will still be able to communicate. CB radio channel 9 is designated by the FCC as an emergency-only channel. Many law enforcement and emergency services agencies monitor this channel 24/7, so if you call for help on channel 9, you have a pretty good chance that someone will hear you.
There are also still rural areas in the US where your cell phone may not work. The CB Radio can still transmit in those areas.
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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
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