On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:42:29 -0800, "KeyBoard In The Wilderness"
wrote:

Consider a no-code Amateur Radio license, technician class.
You can access repeaters with 90+ miles range.
Repeaters are usually on mountain tops, hence the extended range.
A mobile 2M rig with a 19" whip antenna will do the trick.
Repeaters are full of traffic reports for the commuting, traveling ham.
Base stations can use the internet to report traffic incidents and traffic
flow.
Also great for getting directions if you are not familiar with the
territory.


This is great if you drive one partciular area. But as drive all over eastern
PA, nothing beat the CB for traffic, speed traps, etc. After Sat, I hope to be
able to do both.

Vinnie S.