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HOW TO BUILD A CB RADIO BASE ANTENNA?
looking to build a cb radio base antenna,How & what can I use?
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BLACK NEW POWER MIC MOBILE CB RADIO 4 PIN COBRA BL $19.99 |
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SUPERSTAR NEW POWER CB RADIO 4 PIN COBRA GOLD MIC $19.99 |
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Midland 40-Channel CB Radio Unique Guardian Alert, Weather Scan of NOAA Channels $114.95 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal – 101 – 35.3710 MHZ – 35371 KC – HC-25/U .039 Pins $4.00 |
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Cobra CB Radio + Antenna + Mike $15.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 2129 – 6.1600 MHZ 6160 KC TENN (2908) $3.98 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal 1333 – 6.8150 MHZ – 6815 KC – FT-243 $4.00 |
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HAM and CB Radio Power Supply DC 9 to 15VDC 36A/40Amp peak 05 $66.00 |
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COBRA 25 NW LTD CB MOBILE RADIO NIGHTWATCH 40ch $119.75 |
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Pearce Simpson (Gladding) Model 2302 CB Radio-23 Chan. $13.01 |
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Cobra 29LTD Classic CB Radio $27.50 |
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Two Corba CB Radios $81.00 |
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COBRA 25 LX CB MOBILE RADIO 40 Channels Digital Frequency Counter $119.75 |
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Cobra HighGear HGM73/HG-M73 CB Radio Mic, 4 pin NEW!! $16.99 |
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MINI RG-8U CB OR HAM RADIO 2 FOOT COAX JUMPER CABLE $9.97 |
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Cobra 29 LTD Classic 40ch mobile CB radio with Cobra power mic $41.00 |
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Royce Gyro-lock 1-601, 1976 cb radio, well used $3.99 |
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Large pedestal CB.’er glass w/36 citizens band radio terms and pix of vehicles $4.99 |
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Workman DM507-5R Realistic 5 Pin Din Replacement mic CB Radio Radio Sack $8.99 |
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VINTAGE GEMTRONICS GTX-66 HOME BASE CB RADIO $10.00 |
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Cobra 18 RV 40ch mobile CB radio with weather channels and bracket $12.99 |
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Midland CB Radio Transceiver Model 77-110 (77110)-Used w/power adaper+mic $19.95 |
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Cobra CB Radio Antenna w/ Magnetic Base & Cord $37.99 |
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Cobra 23 PLUS 40ch mobile CB radio with weather channels and bracket $12.99 |
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Midland 1001LWX 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio $62.00 |
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Cobra 19 DX IV 40ch mobile CB radio with stock mic and bracket $12.99 |
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Cobra 19 Plus 40ch mobile CB radio with stock mic and bracket $12.99 |
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BARJAN 9′ RG58AU COAXIAL COAX CABLE FOR CB RADIO ANTENNAS BLACK PL-259 CONNECTOR $4.99 |
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Cobra 40 Ch. CB Radio 19 DXIV, DX IV Radios Brand New $47.99 |
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Wilson 5000 Hi Power Magnet, Mag Mount CB Radio Antenna $110.99 |
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Galaxy DX929, 40 Channel CB Radio, DX-929, 2yr Guar NEW $129.99 |
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REALISTIC Dynamic CB Microphone NEW Radio Shack Communications Mic $5.00 |
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NICE!! COBRA 148 NW ST SOUND TRACKER CB RADIO $51.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 2126 – 14.9400 MHZ 14940 KC TENN (2911) $3.98 |
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MINT COBRA 25 LTD Classic 40 Channel CB Radio 25LTD $74.99 |
Following Cb Slang Down The Yellow-Lined Road: Alligators And Chickens And Bears! Oh, My!
The current slang used for texting, instant messaging, and emailing may seem like gibberish to an outsider. However, it isn’t all that foreign when you look back at the history of trucking communications. Just three decades ago, the CB (citizens’ band radio) reached a popularity craze to be reckoned with, while changing the truck driving industry—and pop culture—forever. And just like now, these terms were hybrids of the cool speak of the day, before finding their way into daily usage.
The CB was designed in the mid-40s for the purpose of getting emergency messages across. Truckers took this methodology and ran with it, alerting other drivers about road hazards, police traps (especially essential when the oil crisis of 1973 gave way to a 55-mph speed limit nationwide), and just generally keeping each other awake and engaged during long hauls. Many of these terms have become legendary thanks to campy films like “Convoy” and “Smokey and The Bandit.” Furthermore, it’s uncanny how many of these terms are reminiscent of animals—even more than just the occasional road kill (or “road pizza” on CB). Here’s a rundown of core CB terms that can also be found on the farm.
Only you can prevent forest fires (or spot a police officer). Perhaps the most celebrated of all CB slang are the terms “Smokey” or “bear,” which come directly from “Smokey Bear,” our forest fire-fighting friend. From his emergence in the mid-40s on, the Smokey Bear persona and similar uniform has been linked to highway patrol officers, making the terms synonymous with the police. That spawned other endearing terms like “bear’s lair” for a police station, “bear in the air” for police aircraft, and “bear taking pictures” for those officers regulating with radar.
Life from behind the rearview mirror. “Donkey” is used to describe the area directly behind the truck—often a blind spot for the driver. If the hauler is a tow truck, then the magical term “dragon wagon” is appropriate, while “pigtail” describes the trailer’s electrical connection when hooked up to a tractor.
Man’s best friend is often found on the road. The sturdiest of dogs is celebrated with the use of “bull dog” for a Mack truck (no doubt a nod towards its hood ornament). By using the term “bird dog,” the CB talker is describing a radar detector that “fetches” police signals.
Alligators aren’t just in the swamps. The term “alligator” or “gator” describes leftover tire tread found on the roadway. It’s an obvious term in that tread tends to look like alligator skin, and peels off much in the same way reptiles molt. Likewise, “alligator bait” means several pieces of tire, while “baby alligator” refers to a small piece. It’s an important alert, because driving over tire pieces can damage the underbelly of a truck or even passing cars.
A nod toward our feathered friends. The term “chicken coop” is used in the description of a weigh station, often shortened to “coop.” “Chicken hauler” literally refers to a truck carrying chickens, and also to a souped-up truck that is embellished with lots of shiny chrome and lights (also called “chicken lights”).
So next time you’re headed down the highway, channel a bit of the CB poetry: Breaker Rubber Duck! There’s a bear on your donkey, and a bull dog to your right. Alligator bait is ahead and a chicken coop is in site. Over and out, good buddy.
With all of today’s technology, it’s easy to look back at the CB craze as an outdated means of communication. But there is no doubt that the interwoven slang made an impression on not only the trucking industry, but also pop culture as a whole, much like IM, email, and SMS speak is doing right now.
Check out future editions of CareersinGear.com Magazine for more fun forays into trucking pop culture!
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About the Author
Andrea Rizzo is a freelance writer in the Norfolk, Va. area. She specializes in music and entertainment writing, and currently contributes to Port Folio Weekly and Lifestyles. In addition, she regularly contributes to CareersinGear.com Magazine and CareersinGear.com, the leading sources for truck driving jobs and other trucking job search tools.
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BLACK NEW POWER MIC MOBILE CB RADIO 4 PIN COBRA BL $19.99 |
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SUPERSTAR NEW POWER CB RADIO 4 PIN COBRA GOLD MIC $19.99 |
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Midland 40-Channel CB Radio Unique Guardian Alert, Weather Scan of NOAA Channels $114.95 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal – 101 – 35.3710 MHZ – 35371 KC – HC-25/U .039 Pins $4.00 |
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Cobra CB Radio + Antenna + Mike $15.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 2129 – 6.1600 MHZ 6160 KC TENN (2908) $3.98 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal 1333 – 6.8150 MHZ – 6815 KC – FT-243 $4.00 |
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HAM and CB Radio Power Supply DC 9 to 15VDC 36A/40Amp peak 05 $66.00 |
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COBRA 25 NW LTD CB MOBILE RADIO NIGHTWATCH 40ch $119.75 |
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Pearce Simpson (Gladding) Model 2302 CB Radio-23 Chan. $13.01 |
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Cobra 29LTD Classic CB Radio $27.50 |
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Two Corba CB Radios $81.00 |
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COBRA 25 LX CB MOBILE RADIO 40 Channels Digital Frequency Counter $119.75 |
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Cobra HighGear HGM73/HG-M73 CB Radio Mic, 4 pin NEW!! $16.99 |
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MINI RG-8U CB OR HAM RADIO 2 FOOT COAX JUMPER CABLE $9.97 |
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Cobra 29 LTD Classic 40ch mobile CB radio with Cobra power mic $41.00 |
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Royce Gyro-lock 1-601, 1976 cb radio, well used $3.99 |
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Large pedestal CB.’er glass w/36 citizens band radio terms and pix of vehicles $4.99 |
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Workman DM507-5R Realistic 5 Pin Din Replacement mic CB Radio Radio Sack $8.99 |
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VINTAGE GEMTRONICS GTX-66 HOME BASE CB RADIO $10.00 |
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Cobra 18 RV 40ch mobile CB radio with weather channels and bracket $12.99 |
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Midland CB Radio Transceiver Model 77-110 (77110)-Used w/power adaper+mic $19.95 |
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Cobra CB Radio Antenna w/ Magnetic Base & Cord $37.99 |
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Cobra 23 PLUS 40ch mobile CB radio with weather channels and bracket $12.99 |
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Midland 1001LWX 40-Channel Mobile CB Radio $62.00 |
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Cobra 19 DX IV 40ch mobile CB radio with stock mic and bracket $12.99 |
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Cobra 19 Plus 40ch mobile CB radio with stock mic and bracket $12.99 |
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BARJAN 9′ RG58AU COAXIAL COAX CABLE FOR CB RADIO ANTENNAS BLACK PL-259 CONNECTOR $4.99 |
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Cobra 40 Ch. CB Radio 19 DXIV, DX IV Radios Brand New $47.99 |
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Wilson 5000 Hi Power Magnet, Mag Mount CB Radio Antenna $110.99 |
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Galaxy DX929, 40 Channel CB Radio, DX-929, 2yr Guar NEW $129.99 |
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REALISTIC Dynamic CB Microphone NEW Radio Shack Communications Mic $5.00 |
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NICE!! COBRA 148 NW ST SOUND TRACKER CB RADIO $51.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 2126 – 14.9400 MHZ 14940 KC TENN (2911) $3.98 |
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MINT COBRA 25 LTD Classic 40 Channel CB Radio 25LTD $74.99 |
