What are some tips for communicating with others on the CB?
The following is a list that is generally considered proper procedure or polite when using a CB radio. It can also be considered a beginner’s survival guide. This list was compiled from common problems that have plagued beginners since CBs first became popular. – When two people are talking, essentially they temporarily “own” the channel. US FCC regulations say that they have to give other people opportunities to use the channel if they’re going to use it more than several minutes. But it is not up to an outsider to “take” the channel from them. – Take care not to “step on” other units (i.e. transmitting at the same time as they are, thereby making both your transmissions unreadable.) This usually means that you should adjust your break squelch level so that you can hear the other unit and then only begin to transmit when you can’t hear anyone else. – NEVER deliberately key over someone else. Nobody likes that. .- If you hear one unit break for another unit, give some time for the unit
