Horrible youtube clip of the day.

I gotta say it was that song that kindled my interest in CB radio, that lead to ham radio, more electronics and then of course engineering. I owe my professional life to CW McCall and 'Convoy'.

That is so sad :(
 
What am I missing? Why is this sad and what is wrong with the video?
 
Aw c'mon Ed, Convoy's a classic.

The lingo has certainly changed, though. I've only seen maybe two cabover Petes in the last 10 years, I don't even know what a Jimmy is. "Good buddy" now has an entirely different meaning :eek: and I've never heard anyone say "10 roger." I don't know what 10-9 means, only 10-4 and "what's your 20" are left from the 10-code days. I also don't know what a "swindle sheet" is, but I can guess based on context it means logbook.

I don't run in the area at all, so I don't know if anyone actually says "Flagtown" and I don't even know what "Shakeytown" is supposed to be. With city names, you're probably more likely to hear "S#!t-cago" these days. States can be a lot of things - Pennslyvania is pretty much always "PA" and sometimes states are referred to by their nicknames, like "the Badger," "the Hoosier," or "the Buckeye."

While Convoy has basically no musical merit whatsoever (Eminem sings more than CW McCall!), I kinda like it a bit because it is a throwback to the days before cell phones, when people had to depend on each other on the road and also to when truckers actually got some respect.
 
smigaldi said:
San Fransisco
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Actually I think it's Los Angeles since I-one-oh doesn't go through San Francisco. :)

Hey I even liked "Convoy" when it came out. Made me want to hit the road and be a trucker... which I did kinda sorta.
 
smigaldi said:
GMC truck
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But was it a GMC semi tractor, or just the piddly little SUV-like thing? I'm aware of the little one, but I'm pretty sure it's not big enough to be "haulin' hogs." ;)

San Fransisco
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Ah, that makes sense.

Remember the TV show Movin' On? I think every kid wanted to grow and be a trucker after watching that one.
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No. You're old. ;) :rofl:
 
Everskyward said:
Actually I think it's Los Angeles since I-one-oh doesn't go through San Francisco. :)
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Shaky town is SFO

http://www.triviaasylum.com/lists/cities.html

Keep in mind that the guy writing this was an ad executive and not a truck driver. He was expanding the persona he created for a bunch of commercials. Later he has I44 going through Chicago too. A little geographically challenged I would say.
 
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flyingcheesehead said:
I don't know what 10-9 means, only 10-4 and "what's your 20" are left from the 10-code days.
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[SIZE=+1] 10-1 = Receiving poorly
10-2 = Receiving well
10-3 = Stop transmitting
10-4 = Message received
10-5 = Relay message to _____
10-6 = Busy, please stand by
10-7 = Out of service, leaving the air
10-8 = In service, subject to call
10-9 = Repeat message
10-10 = Transmission completed, standing by
10-11 = Talking too rapidly
10-12 = Visitors present
10-13 = Advise Weather/Road conditions
10-16 = Make pick up at _____
10-17 = Urgent business
10-18 = Anything for us?
10-19 = Nothing for you, return to base
10-20 = My location is _____
10-21 = Call by telephone
10-22 = Report in person to
10-23 = Stand by
10-24 = Completed last assignment
10-25 = Can you contact _____
10-26 = Disregard last information
10-27 = I am moving to channel _____
10-28 = Identify your station
10-29 = Time is up for contact
10-30 = Does not conform to FCC rules
10-32 = I will give you a radio check
10-33 = Emergency Traffic
10-34 = Trouble at this station
10-35 = Confidential information
10-36 = Correct time is
10-37 = Wrecker needed at
10-38 = Ambulance needed at
10-39 = Your message delivered
10-41 = Please turn to channel
10-42 = Traffic accident at
10-43 = Traffic tie up at
10-44 = I have a message for you
10-45 = All units within range please report
10-50 = Break channel
10-60 = What is next message number?
10-62 = Unable to copy, use phone
10-63 = Net directed to
10-64 = Net clear
10-65 = Awaiting your next message/assignment
10-67 = All units comply
10-70 = Fire at _____
10-71 = Proceed with transmission in sequence
10-77 = Negative contact
10-81 = Reserve hotel room for ______
10-82 = Reserve room for _____
10-84 = My telephone number is ______
10-85 = My address is _____
10-91 = Talk closer to the microphone
10-93 = Check my frequency on this channel
10-94 = Please give me a long count (1-10)
10-99 = Mission completed, all units secure
10-200 = Police needed at _____
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i believe that CW McCall was also a member of the Omaha based band named Mannheim Steamroller?
 
smigaldi said:
...Keep in mind that the guy writing this was an ad executive and not a truck driver. He was expanding the persona he created for a bunch of commercials. Later he has I44 going through Chicago too. A little geographically challenged I would say.
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tonycondon said:
i believe that CW McCall was also a member of the Omaha based band named Mannheim Steamroller?
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Yeahbut, the musicians behind him (and the studio they used) were Chip Davis and what became Mannheim Steamroller, so he's forgiven for the gaffs.

They were ads for <something> Old Home bread and at the Mom's <something> Cafe and Truck Stop where CW MacCaw hung out.

Oh, and Jeez, Kent, 10-9 is "Say Again," Good Buddy. :D
 
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I'm embarrassed to be thinking this, but Scott, you forgot the unofficial 10-69er. Anyone know where that comes from? (it's not that filthy)

M
 
smigaldi said:
GMC truck

San Fransisco

Remember the TV show Movin' On? I think every kid wanted to grow and be a trucker after watching that one.
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I Did Scott...............I have my class 3 CDL and have around 1 mil. miles logged.
I also wathed SKYKING ,guess that started my thinging about FLYING.
Dave G
P.S. i have 37 episodes of SkyKing on the puter.
 
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yea, Pisgah is it.

and dang its been too long since i saw smokey and the bandit
 
Trapper John said:
Pisgah!

Geez, I can't remember to change my furnace filter, but I remember useless trivia from 35 year old TV ads...

Trapper John
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Hmmm.... According to my 2008 national truck stop directory, there is no longer a truck stop in Pisgah, IA. :(
 
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