what about 169MHz for "VHF CB"?

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Re: what about 169MHz for "VHF CB"?

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Re: what about 169MHz for "VHF CB"?

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One thing I've observed about social media is something I saw on CB way back when - vitriolic abuse and even physical threats. I think it's easier for a person to do when the other person is not stood in front of them.

So yes, controversial subjects best avoided :D
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Re: what about 169MHz for "VHF CB"?

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No idea about CB (but I suspect it's not official) but inmates are allowed to make phone calls and send and receive emails - using a proper prison system, which I guess is monitored.
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I watched a prison documentary where they have laptops in the cells... who is to say that they can't hack a wifi network and use unmonitored internet? I also heard that some of the prison staff bring stuff in for them they shouldn't.

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If they were using CB and PMR at least that could be monitored.

"Breaker on the side. This is Janglekeys reminding you not to coordinate escapes on the emergency channel".
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Re: what about 169MHz for "VHF CB"?

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I heard 446 being used as a kind of in-house CB by a mother and her daughter. It was very touching and funny, the banter between them.

I had the decency not to break in on the side :D
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