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From: wetcw@pyuxa.UUCP (T C Wheeler)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Radar detectors
Message-ID: <968@pyuxa.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 22-Aug-84 11:24:19 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 22 11:24:19 1984
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As I have noted before, the cheapest radar detector around is any
CB radio that works reasonably well.  Just keep it on Channel 19
and listen to the traffic.  You will hear about any radar being used
long before a detector can pick it up.  You will also be warned about
any patrol cars that are not using radar, but just lying in wait over
the hill.  The CB band has changed quite a bit from its heyday a
few years ago.  It is a lot easier to listen to now with most of
the wierdos gone.  Besides, it also provides traffic information
and directions when you need them.  About 15% of the cars on the
Garden State Parkway here in New Jersey have CBs and the number
is growing again.  Most of the new people are just interested in
traffic and speed traps and rarely say anything.
T. C. Wheeler