Yup, John.  Just to clarify though.  Most of the repeaters sited throughout North America are connected via 2 meter (VHF) and UHF frequencies, and ARRL sells a thick, pocket-sized directory showing repeater sites, frequencies used by repeater, and other information useful to someone attempting to access a specific repeater.
Sam Conant
N1PDL

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From: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>

> On 9/4/07, Sam Conant wrote:
> CB equipment has proven useful and helpful withing the nation's
> trucking industry.
> > Sam Conant (N1PDL)
> >
>
> One advantage a mobile ham transceiver has over CB is the availability
> of "repeater" sites
> that are available almost everywhere. These repeaters are usually
> located on high ground with antennas on towers providing a wide area
> of coverage. When you call into a repeater, your signal is rebroadcast
> over a much wider area than your radio alone could reach.
>
> Many times repeaters are available where cell phone coverage is not.
> These repeaters are monitored almost always by local hams who are more
> than willing to render assistance if needed. Most repeaters can even
> "patch" you into a local phone network so your radio can work like a
> phone in the unlikely event your Vanagon (RVC) would need a tow truck!
>
> When I camp, I usually bring along a small hand held radio and a small
> directional antenna that I use to reach any one of the amateur
> satellites in low orbit. It's really fun to be out on a deserted beach
> or wherever and talk to folks from Canada, US, Mexico and the
> Caribbean. But then I'm kind of a geek that way.
> --
> John Meeks
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL
> Northern Michigan
> KC8ZFN