What the Hell is Going On at 27.025 MHz?

I never expected to be blown away by CB radio in 2025.

But here I am, hooked on Channel 6 after learning about "gates" from researching CB radio. The contrast hit me immediately - the relative insanity and freedom on these frequencies compared to the rigid structure of ham bands. These aren't the "10-4 good buddy" conversations from Smokey and the Bandit. This is something else entirely: a technical arms race and performance art rolled into one.

I'm Jeremy Fuksa. Radio tech geek, audio enthusiast, and now, completely fascinated by whatever the hell is happening on Channel 6. What started as casual curiosity has turned into a genuine obsession with understanding this subculture.

This Ain't Your Daddy's CB Radio

Let's be real: The Channel 6 Super Bowl smashes every stereotype about CB.

Instead of rural white guys in trucks, I'm hearing predominantly Black and Latino operators from urban centers. Instead of practical "where are the cops?" chats, it's technical flexing and audio performance. Instead of stock equipment, it's custom-built processing chains that would make a recording engineer jealous.

What gets me most is how all these different folks from Detroit to Atlanta to SoCal to the Caribbean have built this parallel universe of technical competition that most people have no clue exists.

I Want to Document This Properly

I'm putting together a real chronicle of the CB Super Bowl culture—not as some academic outsider, but by connecting directly with the people who've built and live this community. I want to capture:

• How Channel 6 became a technical playground with such a diverse group of participants
• The gear evolution from basic Cobras to the monster setups with processing chains
• The regional styles and techniques that give Detroit, Atlanta, SoCal and other areas their unique sound
• How mobile operation changed the game and made this accessible during daily drives
• The technical innovations y'all have created that deserve recognition among fellow tech enthusiasts
• The honest answer to: "Why drop thousands into equipment just to talk shit on skip?"

Why Your Experience Matters

If you've keyed up on Channel 6, recorded gates, or even just been a dedicated listener, I want to hear from you. This culture you've built deserves to be documented by someone who gets the technical side and respects what you've created.

To be clear: This isn't about ratting out operations or practices. I don't give a damn about that. This is about giving credit where it's due for the technical skills and innovation happening on the airwaves.

How This Works

I'm talking with operators, equipment builders, gate recorders—anyone involved in the Super Bowl scene. We can connect through:

• Email exchanges
• Video chats
• Hell, even through CB if skip is good (though my rig runs on 8 AA batteries, so don't expect miracles)

Your privacy is your call. Use your handle, stay anonymous, whatever works for you. I understand the gray areas around high-power operations and that's not my focus. I'm interested in the technical achievement and the culture, not playing FCC hall monitor.

The Breaker Breaker App (Working Title)

I'm also building an app currently called "Breaker Breaker"—a platform specifically for CB enthusiasts. It'll feature:

• Operator profiles where you can showcase your setup and claim your voice on gates
• Skip condition tracking
• Skip log feature to document who you've heard and when (like a digital "gate")

Consider the app my way of giving something useful back to the community while documenting what makes it special.

Get Involved

If you're down to share your Channel 6 experiences, hit me up:

Email: napkin+cb@jeremyfuksa.com

Or just fill out the form below if that's easier.

Where I'm Coming From

I'm coming at this as a fellow tech enthusiast who appreciates both the engineering and the art. I'm not here to judge or sensationalize—I genuinely want to understand how Channel 6 became this unique space where technical skill and performance intersect across communities that wouldn't typically connect.

My background's in radio tech, audio production, and software development. I've always been drawn to systems where technical precision meets creative expression, and the Super Bowl sits right in that sweet spot.

Looking forward to breaking the channel with you,

Jeremy