Trucking in Canada and VHF radios

hey mad trapper who tuned your antenna?

 

Laird's website had a cutting chart. Just go to the website of your antenna base manufacturer.

 

I've never had need for a VHF. As has already been stated, for the most part on the CB it's 19 from BC to the Quebec border, then 1 the rest of the way. Once I'm down in the US, I usually have it turned down because of all the Radio Rambos out there, ESPECIALLY near large urban centers.

 

Well for me VHF is the only way. I travel up to the Yukon on a regular basis. 1 out of a 100 trucks up north run a CB.

 

They just banned CBs in Alberta for recreational use. And now have given Compliance the ability to decide whether professional drivers are using their CBs for work or #### chat. If they deem the conversation is NOT work related, they can fine them $172!
Nuts huh? This is all under the distracted driving law that is to be implemented in a few months. Its NOT the same as texting.
Just my opinion.
Sara

 

I'm sure it will be selective enforcement, at best.

 

Well if a person uses their head, you won't get caught. Personally i only use my radio when out on the open road. If you use it in town and get in an accident then they will come down on ya.

 

Someone will come out with a CB and VHF that's Hands Free.

 

Already have there Bluetooth radios coming out now