My post was simply a list of facts as they appear to me. The use of
communications to assist in the delivery of medicine, food, clothing,
building materials, etc. is of more importance than the use of airways for
recreation.
Since most would accept that the law of "...the greatest good for the
greatest number..." would apply, if push came to shove--the truckers would
probably end up with the frequencies in question...

Regards

"cl" wrote in message
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"John Smith" wrote in message
...
"Freebanding" is quite common these days.
However, from my observations, you are much more likely to find a ham on
CB
having fun and rabble-rousing with the truckers and "country folk" than a
trucker on the 10 meter band.
Be it as it is... truckers probably well outnumber hams in the US... and
CERTAINLY provide a much more valuable service.

Regards


Yes they do provide a valuable service, however, that does not give them
the right to disobey the law - be it the FCC's laws or even speed laws.
What you seem to be implying is that their service gives them carte blanch
to do as they please.

Maybe Hams do go on CB bands, so what! As long as it is with Type accepted
equipment, meaning a "legal" CB set, there is nothing wrong with that
picture. IF they are using HAM gear to talk out of Ham bands, then it too
is illegal. To go into the ham bands with out a license is also illegal.

There's no other way to cut it - you either operate within the law or
contrary to it. IF contrary, then you have no claim in your defense, as
they do not accept the "ignorance" excuse. The law is the law until
someone decides to change it.

With all the disobedience in this country, no wonder it is going to hell
in a hand basket.

cl