Cobra 29 LX CHR LE User Manual - Page 34

How Your CB Can Serve You A Few Rules You Should Know Channel 9 Emergency Messages Note If no response on channel 9, try channels 19 or 14. • Warn of traffic problems • Provide weather and road data • Provide help in event of an emergency • Provide direct contact with home or office • Assist police by reporting erratic drivers • Get "local information" to find destination • Communicate with family and friends • Suggest spots to eat and sleep • Keep you alert while traveling A Few Rules You Should Know A. Conversations cannot last more than 5 minutes with another station. A one minute break is required to let others use the channel. B. You cannot blast others off the air by use of . illegally amplified transmitters or illegally . high antennas. C. You cannot use CB to promote illegal activities. D. Profanity is not allowed. E. You may not transmit music with a CB. F. Selling of merchandise and/or services is prohibited. 1. Set to channel 9 for emergencies Be sure antenna is properly connected. 2. CB Distress Data When transmitting an emergency, you should request a "REACT BASE" and provide the CB . distress data (called CLIP): C all Sign L ocation I njuries P roblem Identify yourself. Be exact. Number. Type. Trapped? Give details and help needed. Transmit CLIP repeatedly so any monitor can assist. 34