The Rock Pile – Rocky mountains. You’ll find mostly the old timers left and those of us newer guys who long to keep the tradition alive…. Rabbit- Speeder in front of you… Roger Rabbit-speeder in front of you, with a CB, Some tanker terms for ya! After the war in the late 1940’s, Gross formed the Citizens Radio Corporation and received the first approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use his new Citizen’s Band radio equipment for personal use. Truck drivers are some of the nicest people in the world. Chicken truck = Junky truck, truck with lots of lights/stickers/pictures, truck hauling chickens Found inside – Page 239It is particularly rooms by listening to the radio . People began popular with truckers , who use CB radios to to listen faithfully to their favorite ... 13 Letter S**t Spreader = International truck Didn’t see ‘slow walkin’ which refers to a vehicle in the passing lane that needs to ‘mash on it’ (speed up) and go on already. (said by on coming traffic). Didn’t hear “Roach Coach” in there anywhere (insulated jobsite food truck) Running Empty Mossy Oak® is a registered trademark of Haas Outdoors, Inc. Hot~Box – Fire Truck Running Code To see that the Citizens Band is still being produced and sold is testament to its reliability and usefulness. Many forms of communication have fallen to the wayside as cell phones become more advanced. They watch out for each other, and they help the ‘little guy’ out too. be safe driver. Mostly, though, it just seems to be dead air. It’s like the phrase, “if you don’t know where you came from, you won’t know where you’re going”. gearhead-a driver that is mechanically inclined and usually has a nice fast truck Found inside – Page 32He adds that when a gay trucker wants to find other gay truckers on the road, he'll click the microphone on his CB radio a few times. The MXT105 and limited edition MXTTR gives you 5 watts of GMRS power. Found inside – Page 314Truckers must use their CB radios to communicate with one another. Using a communication tool cements the fantasy CB LINGO Put your ears on: Please listen ... 1 Year MXT115 mounted in combine / Image from Werner Farms. Clown Car = Load of day laborers carpooling, Yardstick – mile marker I agree with you good buddy, im trying to do the same over here in the UK. By comparison today’s methods of social networking over the internet is huge! Illegally parked – in the median or in the ditch. Found inside – Page 177I found myself rather enjoying the drive, listening to the truckers on the CB (Citizens Band) radio. I installed a CB in her car as well so she could listen ... Nosepickers = kids. Dont know if this was answered. The Baron/Red Baron; ask away!). How about ya (example: west bound) = Does anyone have thier radio on I’m looking for some information So it was known as the Monfort Lane. Meaning pit stop for bathroom food and filling up. I love and appreciate the way the old time truckers know exactly what they are doing on the road. and the challenges they face everyday, Also movies like “Smokey and the bandit” and songs like “Convoy” pushed the CB craze over the top! but texting, chat-rooms and Facebook all lack the fun excitement of CB radio that we all experienced! I was told freight shaker was freightliner because that brand was prone to shaking at higher speeds. The Baron/Red Baron; ask away!) Portable Parking Lot – Is a car hauler Besides being able to easily communicate, the next best thing about CB radios and the new MicroMobile is the fun CB jargon and creative handles. “Aint Nobody Home” – Chicken Coops Are Closed The slang itself is not only cyclical, but also geographical. Tag – tractor with 2 axles only one connected to a drive shaft. Disco Lights – Emergency Vehicle Displaying Lights Hongcouver – Vancouver. Got my tin in the wind – rolling to p/u or del. I still enjoy listening to it and from time to time participating in the jibberish on it. Here are a few I haven’t seen anyone mention. The bridge- george washington bridge DISPATCHERS BRAINS……Running Empty A nationwide speed limit of 55 mph was implemented due to the oil crisis and shortages. In the 1960’s, Midland Radio Corporation became the first CB radio manufacturer in the United States. is there a slang term for a dune buggy? Y’all have a good one, keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down. day cab = truck that is short haul without a sleeper berth Dont forget portable parking lot a car hauler. – Wrong way driver Do not transmit sensitive or confidential information. “Wide~Open” – Chicken Coops Are Open The CB Radio spectrum is broken up into 40 channels with CB frequencies ranging from 26.965 to 27.405 MHz. I listen to the truckers because they know what lanes are open. TECHNICAL & INSTALLATION RESOURCES | 80,000+ SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Frieght shakers also shake bad at night when they regen. Hammer~Lane – The Fast Lane New sneakers: new tires\ treads. The sex workers hide in a “safe truck” when the heat turns up. This police scanner or handheld scanner listens to 32,000 frequencies and covers police band, fire band, ham radio, CB radio, civil aircraft, racing, NOAA weather, railroad, and more. listElementStyle.display="block";} . Step~Deck – Trailer With The Front Higher Than The Rest Found inside“It's my CB radio.” “Your CB what?” Mark asked curiously. “It's a CB radio, you can use it to listen to truckers, and other people who have ... Radio Rambo = All mouth and disapears when you get close Im thinkin about moving to the USA as automatic gearboxes are taking over and it aint good atall, automatics are for sissys! What's in the Box One 29-LTD CB radio, nine foot microphone cord, transceiver bracket, microphone bracket, DC power cord, a user's manual.. Amazon.com. CB radios quickly became popular among farmers, truck drivers, and radio hobbyists. barricade- protecting someone from cops From the hiss and crackle of Britain?s CB radio heyday, only Eyeball cards remain. These are the mysterious business cards of?breakers? exchanged when British CB enthusiasts would meet up in person after chatting on the airwaves. It was 24 years ago…. but texting, chat-rooms and Facebook all lack the fun excitement of CB radio that we all experienced! “washer” truck with drink logo on it (ie.. cola, beer, etc….). I also had a CB in my Bronco at the time. One of our constant means of communication was by CB. Drivers known to have fast trucks, who traveled fast. If you think of a short, clear, and concise message BEFORE you push the talk button it will help keep the channels open — plus you’ll save your battery life. Zipper lane = The lane were two roads merge COMIC BOOK…….. Log Book Drivining in the Monfort Lane = Back in the day the Monfort trucks were the fastest trucks on the road bar none ! Courteous, helping out others, picking up thumbers, and cb jabbing. I’ve been on the road to long. For this reason, CB radios and handheld two-way radios have remained a viable and steadfast form of communication. The Mrs. = Usually the wife of older drivers or the wife that wear the pants. Mash on it – put on your brakes Monfort Lane. Hitting the binders means braking. “Driving dead in the kitchen” and “driving in the cradle” Like to understand these. Two-way radio jargon has been developed over the years to create shorthand messages that allow users to communicate brief, succinct, and clear communication. Road work (summer), “What your 20?” – what’s your location, “20” is short for 10-20, the “10 code” for location I heard a couple of things that I can’t seem to find on the net. It is said that Betty Ford often chatted on CB radios during her time in the White House, and her handle was none other than First Mama. Happy trails drivers!! Gross was a brilliant inventor ahead of his time. Found inside – Page 200I think of years ago, long before cell phones, when I owned a CB radio and loved to listen to motorists and truckers chatter. Occasionally, there would be ... Found inside – Page 172The 23 Channel CB Radio. ... most popular radio we've seen in years It's got everything needed to provide you a total listening package - outstanding AM/FM, ... Found inside – Page 346She listened to her CB for a few minutes then decided to get a good night's sleep for once instead of staying awake to listen to the truckers. Also I’ve heard of Nashville, Tn called “Music City”. Needing to squirt the dirt = needing a break to urinate Broken crayon = vehicle in an accident air ride = suspension on the truck or on the seats Barefoot – driving without tire chains. Please select the number of verifiable months you’ve been driving professionally using your Class B CDL within the last 3 years. Found inside – Page 182Project 7.1 Investigate HD Radio HD radio is digital radio in the United States ... buy a CB radio and listen to what is going on with the truckers or other ... Our top-pick for an incredibly durable, compact (and surprisingly affordable) CB radio, Our #1 selling CB antenna kit features premium components made in the USA, Our premium disconnect makes it easy to remove your antenna quickly—no tools required. Found inside – Page 54A sudden static breaks out over the CB radio . I can never make out the words on CB radios . I've watched truckers listen to that static and talk back to it ... Steering wheel holder- rookie driver, My daddy was a long hauler for a bit when I was a kid. What does it mean? Baby Schneider……Orange construction barrel, Zipper – white dotted center line Back~Her~Down – Slow Or Stopped Traffic Immediately Ahead Of You Or Who Your Talking To Tin Can: Uninsulated tanker (visible ribs) NORTH BOUND IN THE SOUTH BOUND! Before winter (fall/autumn) But our high-tech cell phones and WiFi are unreliable in many environments, especially in the face of severe weather in remote areas. Found inside – Page 183... of thrilling video table tennis, or listen in to truckers' conversations on a CB radio? Then, of course, there was the Bicentennial celebration itself. I was taught to drive this way. Pencil pusher (logging truck) 1-5 Months The house = Home We recommend this as the best SSB CB radio for new users to put in a vehicle, as it offers all the basic features you need and some really useful extra features, but there is not too much you need to learn to enjoy using this transceiver. 3 Years )… I loved letting them know when to be on the lookout for bears. Evil kineivel – motorcycle cop Yahoo = Idiot doing stupid things on the road (cutting people off, swerving, etc.) FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $99+ Sugar bear ( Lady cop ) Additionally, it includes an entertainment section that enables you to switch to the FM radio, listen to an audiobook or MP3, and play games. That’s all I can think of off the top of my head. Kitty Whopper = Kenworth I hope someone has answer for me. F@$%ING MORONS………Swift Drivers 8’s and 6’s and all the good numbers to ya.. keep it between the ditches and be safe driver Looking for a good electronic log book for running US and Canada. PARKIN LOT…………Car Hauler Found inside“There’s nothing semi about Finn Murphy’s trucking tales of The Long Haul.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair More than thirty years ago, Finn Murphy dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker. “The Big M” Memphis,Tn just got a new cb. I have owned this type of CB before and was replacing it after many years of great service. Or Jumpy Juice (coffee) “Gum ball machine” – rotating lights on police car Pen=Pen The MicroMobile isn’t the CB radio from 70’s pop culture. Ice~Skatin’ – Drivin’ On Ice & Snow Originally, CB radios required a users to pay a $20 license fee. Steerin’ an Gearin’ – driving We wanted to grow upon our expertise as the leader in two-way communication since way back when we manufactured the first and best CB radio in the United States. drivin the hump & slinging iron = going over the pass in winter and having to put on chains. Found inside – Page 99Back before cell phones, CB radios were the trend. ... These little radios were quite useful and many Truckers still use them today. Everytime you saw one he was in the left lane gasing on it. I also love how some of the trucks look. powder-usually referred to anfo/blasting agents This high-powered GMRS radio is small but mighty. Front Door = Riding your direction but farther ahead of you conastoga wagon-a flatbed trailer with curtain sides or a big tarp rails that folds, That’s just to name a few. skateboard-a flatbed trailer with axles spread 10 ft apart All 4’s on – four tire chains on and locked up power divider and both axle locks ready for ice or mud off road. I was hitchin’ with my son and they were very good to me. I understand that my consent is not required to get job alerts. Pig Pen = hog trailer It is a two-way radio system that is used by ordinary citizens for personal or business communication. I Need CDL Training After listening to your feedback on our first MicroMobile, we’ve added repeater channels to all of our MicroMobiles 15 watts and higher. Umm, truckers and others call Chicago, Chi (pronounced shy) town. Drive safe ya’ll. By age 12, Gross had learned radio code and became a ham operator. Don’t get me wrong, I drove them things for 23 years and wouldn’t trade any of them for home time. Michigan is called the mitten state,North if the Buckeye State…. By comparison today’s methods of social networking over the internet is huge! Found insideI always had a CB radio in my car to listen to the truckers talk about where the cops were. As soon as that tire blew out and the car started to sway back ... Paper and Tin – Plates (registration) and insurance. Better yet, our newest MicroMobile, the MXT275, has an even smaller head unit and a fully integrated handheld microphone. ! When there’s an accident, and no one’s around, it’s a trucker who’ll stop to help. 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