Howdy from New Mexico.
Been in CB Radio since 1973 and was very active as a REACT member for many years until it faded away.
I had at that time a fairly good rig ( for military pay) a Pierce Simpson Panther SSB radio, a Turner Plus-3 microphone and a tube amp for emergency use.
Now retired, I use a CB radio for off-road 4-wheeling to keep in touch with other club members since there is little to no cell service where we ride.