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[greg3564]

some are government channels, military, etc. i have thumbed through them befor and found a few people talking, however without an amatuer radio license it is illegal to broadcast on these channels...just like radio ray will be happy to tell you. and they can track you if you do, supposedly.

The FCC is not worried about Billy Big Rigger no matter what Radio Ray would have you believe. Here's some stats for the last ten years regarding the FCC's criminal actions.


Raids: 111
Visits: 525
Arrests/Convictions/Sentencings: 20
Postal Contacts(warning letters): 292
Seizures: 113
Unknown Actions: 5
Notice of Proposed Fines: 88 for $1,060,400
Actual Fines: 70 for $687,550
Avg. Fine per Action: $564

So as you can see, a whopping 20 people were arrested in the last 10 years. Also these statistics include ALL of the enforcement actions of the FCC to include everyting from pirate radio stations to unlicensed HAM operators. So the odds of even getting caught are pretty slim at best. Unless of course you live next to a snitch with nothing better to do with their time. Even then, the most you're likely to get is a threatening letter.

[countryhorseman]

OK, well it seems there are the know it alls - so after this I am done with this string.

The guys that are operating and/or incourage the operation of the illegal radios - be it they modified CB's, 10 meter or running linears - are the same guys that run illegal - i.e. multiple or loose leaf logs, speed thru construction zones, recreational drugs and the multitudes of other activities that keep getting increased regulation stuffed down our throats by the FMCSA, constant criticism from the likes of Public Citizen, PATT, CRASH and other multiple personality organizations.

The same guys that talk trash and foul language on the Citizens Band (yes, Citizens Band, not Truck Trash Radio) that the average motoring public can listen too, and say: "Wow, those truckers are trashy scum", instead of what use to be the White Knights of the Road.

So keep trashing our industry with all the illegal activity, cause many of you (and maybe even me) will not have jobs before too long, with the Mexican border opening and all. Hmm, get me thinking, you guys think you have big radios, heck, some of those Mexican trucks have radios that can talk to the moon.

And yes, if any of your BS is interfering with my communication and training as a EmComm volunteer, I will be more than happy to drop a dime on your activities. Snitch, NO, just a law abiding citizen and PROFESSIONAL Truck Driver.

And do not even try to say you cannot make money running legally, that is total BS.

Good night and Best Wishes!

[Fredog]

OK, well it seems there are the know it alls - so after this I am done with this string.

The guys that are operating and/or incourage the operation of the illegal radios - be it they modified CB's, 10 meter or running linears - are the same guys that run illegal - i.e. multiple or loose leaf logs, speed thru construction zones, recreational drugs and the multitudes of other activities that keep getting increased regulation stuffed down our throats by the FMCSA, constant criticism from the likes of Public Citizen, PATT, CRASH and other multiple personality organizations.

The same guys that talk trash and foul language on the Citizens Band (yes, Citizens Band, not Truck Trash Radio) that the average motoring public can listen too, and say: "Wow, those truckers are trashy scum", instead of what use to be the White Knights of the Road.

So keep trashing our industry with all the illegal activity, cause many of you (and maybe even me) will not have jobs before too long, with the Mexican border opening and all. Hmm, get me thinking, you guys think you have big radios, heck, some of those Mexican trucks have radios that can talk to the moon.

And yes, if any of your BS is interfering with my communication and training as a EmComm volunteer, I will be more than happy to drop a dime on your activities. Snitch, NO, just a law abiding citizen and PROFESSIONAL Truck Driver.

And do not even try to say you cannot make money running legally, that is total BS.

Good night and Best Wishes!

I have a 10 meter and I dont do any of the things you mentioned, but I understand that you are better than any of us because you have a license, (or claim to) I am glad that you have never done anything wrong, you could really be a positive influence on all of us low-lives. keep posting , maybe some day we will understand

[Malaki86]

Ok - let's see if I got this right:

If you run an illegal radio, you drive illegal.
If your radio is legal, you drive 100% legal.

I don't run my radio at all - where's that put me?

[Cluggy619]

Ok - let's see if I got this right:

If you run an illegal radio, you drive illegal.
If your radio is legal, you drive 100% legal.

I don't run my radio at all - where's that put me?

Then your not driving. Simple logic for simple people, eh? :P :P

[Doctor Who]

I have a 10 meter and I dont do any of the things you mentioned, but I understand that you are better than any of us because you have a license,

So why don't you get an amateur radio license the test is not that difficult.
Just drop by the local Radio Shack and pick up the book Now You're Talking read it and take the practice tests. When you think you're ready, find a local amateur radio club and find out when the next test session is, take the test and get the license. Then you can chat with truckers all over the world not just the handful in a truck stop.

[Fredog]

I have a 10 meter and I dont do any of the things you mentioned, but I understand that you are better than any of us because you have a license,

So why don't you get an amateur radio license the test is not that difficult.
Just drop by the local Radio Shack and pick up the book Now You're Talking read it and take the practice tests. When you think you're ready, find a local amateur radio club and find out when the next test session is, take the test and get the license. Then you can chat with truckers all over the world not just the handful in a truck stop.

I have a license. No one ever bothered to ask... Ray just assumes that anyone who runs a 10 meter doesnt have one. I guess he thinks he is the only one smart enough to get one. there are 6 drivers were I work and we all all have them and we all have licenses. and we dont talk on the 28 mhz band

[Doctor Who]

I have a license. No one ever bothered to ask...

That's all fine and good but why not offer up the information from the start.

[Fredog]

I have a license. No one ever bothered to ask...

That's all fine and good but why not offer up the information from the start.

because it's way more fun to piss off ray

if people are using channel 19 for emergency broadcasts then i do not think i want to rely on these people in an emergency. by the way... i run a 10 meter and a kicker, hope no one turns me in

[Fredog]

if people are using channel 19 for emergency broadcasts then i do not think i want to rely on these people in an emergency. by the way... i run a 10 meter and a kicker, hope no one turns me in

you will be going to prison shortly. just ask Ray if you dont believe me

[countryhorseman]

I have a 10 meter and I dont do any of the things you mentioned, but I understand that you are better than any of us because you have a license,

So why don't you get an amateur radio license the test is not that difficult.
Just drop by the local Radio Shack and pick up the book Now You're Talking read it and take the practice tests. When you think you're ready, find a local amateur radio club and find out when the next test session is, take the test and get the license. Then you can chat with truckers all over the world not just the handful in a truck stop.

I have a license. No one ever bothered to ask... Ray just assumes that anyone who runs a 10 meter doesnt have one. I guess he thinks he is the only one smart enough to get one. there are 6 drivers were I work and we all all have them and we all have licenses. and we dont talk on the 28 mhz band

Then I quess my statements from early would not apply to you, since the message specified illegal radios and operation.

[countryhorseman]

if people are using channel 19 for emergency broadcasts then i do not think i want to rely on these people in an emergency. by the way... i run a 10 meter and a kicker, hope no one turns me in

Despite the degradation of the CB community over the years, there are still those that can be quite useful in an Emergency situation on the road. But as many have pointed out, with Cell Phones and On-Star most would not look at that as an issue. Several weeks ago we were able to get a driver assistance in a breakdown by a radio relay to someone that had a decent cell signal in a bad area.

Also, being on the road, if there was a flooded road, severe weather or even another bridge collapse, as a trucker I would like to know about it before I got there. The ability to save a life or prevent damage is still a valuable service that every person alive has the abiltity to assist.

dude, my radio does not leave 19, unless an emergency. i don't thing i am going to jail jackass.

[Fredog]

dude, my radio does not leave 19, unless an emergency. i don't thing i am going to jail jackass.

IT WAS A JOKE!! GEEZ LIGHTEN UP

[greg3564]

dude, my radio does not leave 19, unless an emergency. i don't thing i am going to jail jackass.

IT WAS A JOKE!! GEEZ LIGHTEN UP

These radio hobbiest take their hobby very seriously. They need to lighten up a little.

[Fredog]

dude, my radio does not leave 19, unless an emergency. i don't thing i am going to jail jackass.

IT WAS A JOKE!! GEEZ LIGHTEN UP

These radio hobbiest take their hobby very seriously. They need to lighten up a little.

sometimes they can be real s

sorry. i see that now after looking back.

[Orangetxguy]

So..does all this mean that I can not go dig out my mother's old set of "moonraker's", mount them on my truck, and go zipping along, chatting to Russian driver's on the sidebands? If I remember right...the old amplifier was still in the box with the base station. Might need a new rotater for the beam though.






MAaaaaaaaaaw....would you turn that dam* thing off...we got schoooooool in the mornin'!!!!!

[century451]

Just put a weather vane on it and talk to whoever is on the air in that direction. Just make sure your not over height or it will turn into a "bay" station and a "Broken Arrow"