Storm in a CB cup?
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MORE correspondence on /ell-worn CB theme, but first e state that I am totally noun the matter.
m amazed at the degree of [ion and bias in the argu ts over such an irrelevant as this. Even the emotive act of tachographs did not :e such a stir, and that does t the industry, ere is no evidence to sugthat it saves life in this !try, and equally, there is no Dn ce to suggest that the ap ved communications ams cause casualties. There possibility that it can help in prevention of crime, but it aqually assist in its commis . It would appear, therefore, neither faction has a strong aining point.
hat does emerge, though, is the circumstances responsi for its introduction in !rice do not exist here, while restraint applied by the orities here does not exist a.
cab" communication does its uses, though. A cusar of mine uses a Pye/GPO o-telephone to organise .loads, repairs, and the like St on the move, and in doing as increased the efficiency us operation. He does, ever, point out that it can be
.acting when someone calls especially when he is negoig heavy traffic.
the subject of road safety, professional driver will have lifficulty in coping with the em, as he already copes with lg his sandwiches, drinking tea, waving at the "talent", his mates, and doing a myof other stupid (depending you look at it things.
le CB fraternity mean to a their radio for reasons that unclear, and the authorities In to deny them for reasons are also unclear.
le issue appears to be enshed in the wheels of aucracy, and will probably emerge for several years. When it does, it will, in all likelihood, be expensive for the user, and strictly controlled. The obvious danger here, is that if the CBers think they've had a bad deal, they will continue to use the system they have at present.
There must surely be a wavelength that the existing sets can be readily adapted to, without disrupting other radio users. The authorities should authorise it without delay, then yourselves, and your good readers, can get back to discussing important issues like the Armitage report, and the anti-lorry campaign, etc. GEOFF (SOLOMON) BEAUMONT Mobile Truck Services Newport, Gwent