Buying a CB radio wisely in eight part series
This article advises CB buyers to plan a budget first focusing on antenna and accessories, then radio. It compares buying to a car, notes 23 channels offer value, outlines discounts and testing steps, warns against used gear, and covers warranties and mail order caveats.
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Jethro K. Lieberman
Neil S. Rhodes
Avon Books
Accessories First: A Budget Radio Buying Rule
In evaluating hundreds of CB models, the article advises buying accessories before the radio within a fixed budget. For a $200 budget, consider $35 for a base-loaded antenna, $15 for a sliding mounting bracket, and $35 for a preamp microphone, totaling $85. This leaves $115 for the radio, ensuring a better antenna and overall efficiency. If the radio is bought first, funds for a quality antenna may be sacrificed.
Public opinion sought on car safety and air fare rules
Government seeks consumer input on auto safety and airline fares with proposed rule changes. Topics include extending air bag and seat belt standards, refund formulas for defective products under warranties, and airlines publishing clear fare summaries. Public hearings and comment deadlines are listed.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Transportation Department
General Motors
Transportation
William T. Coleman Jr
Washington
Coleman
Constitution Avenue
12Th
14Th Sts
N.W
Ritten
Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D.C
Federal Trade Commission
Rulemak
Ing
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Civil Aeronautics Board
Aviation Consumer Action Project
Room for 397 fresh at Maine's colleges
Sen Katz announces 397 Maine college vacancies for qualified freshmen across four two year and ten four year institutions in Maine. NEBHE reports more than 7 624 openings across New England with 155 institutions polled and 89 percent responding. The survey aims to aid families and should not be viewed as trend guidance.
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Augusta
Bennett D. Katz
New England Board of Higher Education
NEBHE
Maine
Sen. Katz
New England
Grove St
Wellesley
Mass
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