CB Emergency Calls Failed — So Truckers Did This Instead

Channel 19 didn’t become the trucker channel by accident. In 1973, CB users — not the FCC — launched one of the first viral communications movements in American radio history: 📡 “19 on the 19th.” They moved highway traffic away from Channel 10 to protect emergency calls on Channel 9 — and changed the airwaves forever. This is the forgotten story behind Channel 19 and the day truckers took over the middle of the CB band. 🎙 Sponsored by BetterSafeRadio.com Use promo code AA4WX7 to save 7% on rugged GMRS and emergency radios. 73, Josh — AA4WX Live, Learn, Transmit. 🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! 🛒 Shop My Amazon Link https://geni.us/HSTVAmazon ***Gigaparts*** Radios, Antennas, Coax, Power Supplies, 3D Printers, and More! Go to Gigaparts.com and Earn 2x Rewards point when using discound code HamShackTV at checkout. 📻 Get Your Ham Radio License the Easy Way Ham Radio Prep makes it simple — save 10% with code HamShackTV https://HamRadioPrep.com 🌍 Join World Radio League Track QSOs like a pro — 10% off Paid Memberships with HAMSHACKTV https://app.worldradioleague.com/?via=josh ABR Industries (COAX AND CONNECTORS) https://abrind.com/?sld=hamshacktv Use coupon code hamshacktv10 at checkout for 10% off 👉 Buy your SEEED T1000 here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html 🔌 Digirig Interface Your all-in-one digital rig solution — plug in and get on the air fast: https://digirig.net/p/8/ 🖥️ Intehill Monitors for POTA & More Crystal-clear portable displays perfect for field ops: https://tidd.ly/46n7BSh 🧢 Official HamShackTV Merch From shirts to mugs — support the shack in style: https://hamshacktv.printify.me/ 📡 BetterSafeRadio Gear Save 7% on solid gear for the prepared ham — use code AA4WX7 https://bettersaferadio.com/pro/aa4wx 🌐 Explore Meshtastic Get started with off-grid comms — click here: https://tinyurl.com/yfuanv2e 🚀 Join This Channel for Perks & Exclusive Content Get member-only videos, badges & more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbVjEmjCQcwcD-Lk91owhw/join 🛍️ Visit the All-New HamShackTV Amazon Store My curated picks in one place: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamshacktv Let’s keep HamShackTV going strong — here’s how you can be a part of it: 💬 Chat with Us on Discord Join the conversation with fellow hams: https://discord.gg/BcqkVCZdZ9 📘 Follow on Facebook Daily posts, updates, and behind-the-scenes: https://facebook.com/HamShackTV 🌐 Visit the website for videos, merch & more: https://HAMSHACKTV.COM ⚠️ FTC Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the shack! Songs that may be used in my videos: Newsmark - 615 Music The Process By LAKEY INSPIRED is licensed under a Creative Commons License.