Originally Posted By: wileycoyote
let me play the devil's advocate:

question for Outdoor_Quest -

if you haven't had a need for one in the past, why would you think it would be needed in the future? who will you talk to? who would you need to contact? what would it do for you? you might wish to analyze that first.

i personally have no reason to own a CB. that's just me. OTOH, for some folks they're invaluable and useful tools. you have to decide for yourself. don't just accept a "recommendation" from a list you read on line.



Great question Wileycoyote.

I thought CB might be a good method to reach out to neighors (spread out, in the country) in an emergency.

For example, last winter power, phone lines and cell service was down due to heavy snow and wind.

I thought CB might be a more affordable means of communications for those near by such as senior citizens and the single parent up the road.

Might a portable Midland be satisfactory?

Thank you all for responding.

Blake

www.outdoorquest.blogspot.com