Portland Observer, May 22, 1906, Page 9
CB radio a big part of summertime travel preparation
It's sum mertim e again For many
o f us, that means it ’s tim e for the
fam ily vacation. T h e time to pile
A lte r days o f driving and a few
Fights between the kids, you reach
your destination. Y o u ’re ready for the
the kids in the car and take o ff on the
road in search o f adventure.
U n fo rtu n a te ly , the fam ily vacation
fun to begin W hether it ’s camping or
slaying in a hotel, y o u ’ll probably en
too often turns out more like this:
It's 95 degrees.
are
in
the
Bobby and Sally
back
seat
com plaining
about the heat Y o u 're driving along a
state road on the way to the G rand
Canyon. Then you see it. T he smoke
rolls out fro m under the hood, and
joy some sort o f outdoor activity
while on vacation. U n fo rtu n a te ly ,
m inor accidents during outdoor vaca
tions are almost as com m on as having
car trouble somewhere along the way.
T here’ s not a lot you can do to pre
vent an accident when, for example,
stark realization hits: the car is over
hiking or canoeing, except be careful
and rax lake any unnecessary chances.
heating.
O r — you're driving through the
This includes not going .in w h e re alone.
The “ buddy system" seems basic, but
most
tt’s a M U S T .
remote
part
of
the
Sm oky
Whenever you’re going to be away
your signal can be heard. L oo k fix
the new C B models, many o f which
the car o ff the road and out o f the line
o f tra ffic . Slay close to the ear. Espe
with items such a a compact first aid kid,
are designed w ith special convenience
features, such as compact size, carry
main calm if there’s an accident while
you’re hiking or fishing, because
compass i» map o f the area (usually
available in most state parks), a can
teen o f water and a pocket flashlight
with spare batteries.
cially since it's summer, find a shady
place nearby to void heat exhaus
ing cases and cases that can clip to
tion. T ry to conserve fuel by not run
your belt or pocket. Prices for the
portable models range fro m $80 to
$150
you’re not as easily spotted. Slay
where you are. I f you're carrying a
portable C B ra d io , use it to call for
ning the car for air conditioning pur
from your car for any length o f tim e,
you should cany a small backpack filled
Now you’re aware o f how to pre
pare your car and yourself for the
fam ily vacation. But what do you do
A good rule o f thum b is to also car
ry a portable C B radio (a "w a lk ie -
ta lk ie " ) to call f ix help in case o f an
in the event o f a real emergency?
The most im portant thing to re
emergency. W hen shopping for a
w alkie-talkie, make sure it has ample
power and sufficient channel access so
member is to stay calm You need to
keep a clear head and think rationally.
I f the emergency is car trouble, pull
poses. I f you have a rescue-oriented
C B radio, tune to Channel 9, the
help. M em orize the landm arks and
check your compass or m ap m i you
channel most m onitored by police and
highway patrol units. M a n y models
can give good directions to the rescue
unit A gain, by using a ( ' H , assistance
will be on the w ay w ithin a short time
on the market today have a switch
that instantly accesses Channel 9.
Fam ily vacations provide some o f
the happiest memories that last a life
Once you’re receiving Channel 9,
make your call for help W ith a C B ,
time. T ake the extra tim e and money
rescue is just moments away.
It's even more im portant
to re
necessary to prepare for your fa m ily ’s
well-being. By planning ahead, you’ ll
have a safe and exciting trip!
M ountains with the car air condition
er going full blast and (he car in
low gear chugging up the winding
roads. A ll o f a sudden , the car dies.
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T he warning lights on the dash light
up. T he car rolls to the side o f the
road, but w o n ’t turn over or make
any sound when you try to start it.
T heelctrical system has failed
O r maybe you’ re one o f the fo r
tunate ones who arrive at their vaca
tion paradise without any car tro u
ble. You and the fam ily are enjoying
a nice, quiet hike through Y e llo w
stone N ational Park when suddenly
your foot slides on a rock, causing
you to fall and twist your ankle.
Scenes like these have become all too
fam iliar
to
many
vacationers.
But
there are safety precautions you can
take to avoid turning the fam ily vaca
tion into a circus.
The key to a trouble-free vacation
begins with preparing your car for
long-distance travel. I t ’s wise to take
your car to a diagnostic center and
follow through with their suggested
repairs.
Although
spending
this
money may seem unnecessary, it
could save you a bundle later by spar
ing you serious car trouble.
You yourself can check the car's
air Filter, oil level, coolant fo r the air
conditioner, and windshield washer
fluid. You should also check your
tires for wear, and make sure they
have the correct air pressure before
leaving town.
It ’s also a good idea to have sev
eral safety items handy in the glove
com partm ent
or
tru nk.
You
may
want to have a flashlight and extra
batteries, a jug o f water and some
high-protein food on hand. Even in
the summer, sleeping bag or warm
blanket could come in handy, as eve
ning temperatures drop in m o u ntain
ous areas. A small First aid kit is also
a good item to have, just in case.
The
most
im portant
item
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you’ll
need is some way to call for help in
case o f an emergency, such as a citi
zens band radio. Some C B radios
today are designed specifically for
use in emergency situations.
Once you have the car ready for
travel,
loaded
dow n
with
Manor
House,
supplies
(and kids), y o u ’ re ready to go. As you
travel, be sure to m ake regular slops
at filling stations to fill the gas tank
and have the oil and water checked.
Also check the air pressure in your
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tires during these slops. A n d d o n ’ t
forget to make regular rest stops, to
keep from getting overtired.
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Rankins' new term will begin July
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He
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The Comm ission on Black A ffa irs
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