You may recall last year I made posts asking all readers to submit comments to the FCC on their NPRM (notice of proposed rule making) regarding deregulation of the GMRS frequencies, to include no licensure, no repeaters, and slashing the power allowed from 50 watts to something ridiculous. Obviously, those of us that use and operate repeaters didn’t think that was a good idea.
The radio service remains a viable service for families (which are covered under one license) or groups that want a respite from others. We still operate and enjoy using our two repeaters in the central Virginia area, and support and use a third in the area from time to time.
While the future is still uncertain, I thought I should share this article from the November 1958 edition of Radio and TV News Magazine. Stay thirsty, my friends.
I started out using a Hallicrafters S12o receiver and I was able to pick up a lot of CB traffic,along with short wave too.Back then the operators used their call signs and proper radio procedure.Of course all of that changed during the oil embargo.
When I was old enough to drive I purchased a 23 channel mobile rig and I fell into the routine of using a handle and giving Smoky reports.My handle was Thunder Road.
I still have the S120,however,it is not operable.
73,
Tom