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A Truckers CB Radio is a tool with many uses, information for road conditions ahead, directions to and from pick up and delivery points, an alarm clock and a way to communicate with other truckers and motorists.

This is a list of Citizens Band Radio terms, common and some terms that have been forgotten.

It is a long list and we hope you'll enjoy.


Popular Trucker CB Radios:

Cobra | Uniden | Connex | Galaxy | Ranger | Midland

Popular Trucker CB Radio Antennas:

Firestik | Wilson | Monkey Made | Francis | K-40 | Hustler


Glossary of CB Radio Terms

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Pack it in - Ending transmission.

Pair of sevens - No contact or answer.

Papa Bear - State trooper with CB.

Paper hanger - Police giving ticket.

Paperwork - Speeding ticket.

Parking Lot - Traffic jam, Car Carrier.

Pavement Princess - Hooker, Lot Lizard.

Pass the numbers - Best wishes.

Patch City - Town.

Peanut butter in his ears - Is not listening.

Pedal to the metal - Drive fast, wide open.

Pedaling in the middle - Straddling both lanes.

Peeling Off - Getting of the freeway.

Petro Refinery, Gas Can - Truck hauling gas or oil.

Plain Wrapper - Unmarked police car.

Play Dead - Stand by.

Pedal to the metal -Running flat out, in excess of the speed limit.

Peel your eyeballs - Be on the lookout.

Peter Rabbit - Used in the Western US for Smokey or Police.

Pick em up - Pickup truck.

Picture taking machine - Radar.

Piece of paper - Speeding ticket.

Pigeon - someone caught speeding.

Pigeon Plucker - Police ticketing speeders.

Pig Pen - Another name for weigh station / chicken coop

Pink Panther - Unmarked police vehicle, one with CB radio.

Pinning, pegging the needle - Strong signal being received.

Pipe Line - Specific Channel.

Pit Stop - Gas stop; Restroom stop; just about any kind of stop.

Play Dead - Stand by.

Pole Cat - Black and white patrol car; sometimes refers to sneaky person.

Politz-eye - The police.

Popcorn - Hail.

Porcupine - Car with a lot of antennas on it.

Porky Bear - Cops.

Portable Barnyard - Cattle Truck.

Portrait Painter - Radar gun.

Positive - Yes.

Posse - Police.

Post Mile - Marker post along the highway.

Pounds - Units on your meter. You're giving me 10 pounds over on this end.

Pounding the pavement - Walking.

Prescription - FCC rules.

Pregnant Roller Skate - VW Beatle.

Press some sheets - Sleep.

Professional Beaver - Hooker, Lot Lizard.

Pull in for a short - Quick stop.

Pull the big one - Signing off for good.

Pull the hammer back - Slow down.

Pull the plug - To signoff the air and turn the radio OFF.

Pushing a truck - Driving a rig.

Put an eyeball on him - Saw him.

Put it on the floor and looking for some more - Full speed.

Put your foot on the floor and let the motor toter - Accelerate.



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