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A CB radio or (citizens band) radio is the perfect medium range communications tool. The average store bought 2 way radio usually operates on GRMS or FRS frequencies. These frequencies are limited to a few miles and are limited even further by buildings, tress, mountains and all obstacles. CB radios can obtain ranges up to 150 miles, sometimes more. CB’s operate on a different frequency than traditional consumer radios which allows them to obtain these extended ranges and makes them a preferable communications tools.
CB Radio Slang
In EOTW times amateur, HAM and CB radio will become much more popular than it is today. It may be the only way of communicating using modern terms. Until then you can practice talking on the CB radio using these popular slang terms.
Popular terms for law enforcement officers
• “Bear” – a law officer. The terms “Smokey” & “Bear” are both direct references to Smokey Bear, a character image commonly seen along U.S. highways. He wears a flat-brimmed forest ranger’s hat very similar to the hat included in many highway patrol uniforms in the U.S.
• “Bear Cave” / “Bear’s Den” / “Bear’s Lair” – a police station.
• “Bear / Smokey in a plain brown wrapper” – a law officer in an unmarked police car. The term “plain white wrapper” is sometimes used, depending on the color of the vehicle.
• “Bear in the air” / “Fly in the sky” / “Spy in the sky” – a police aircraft. While state police often use fixed-wing airplanes to monitor highway traffic, “fly” refers specifically to a helicopter.
• “Bear in the grass” / “Smokey in the bush” – a speed trap. (more…)