What is Citizens’ Band, CB

Notes and details describing what citizens’ band is and how it works.

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Citizens band radio, CB, is a form of short-distance radio communications system available in many countries. As can be determined by the name it is aimed at non-professional use by citizens without the need for a licence or if a licence is needed with the minimum of requirements.

Citizens band typically utilises a selection of 40 channels within the 27 MHz (11 m) band.

Ian Poole   Written by Ian Poole .
  Experienced electronics engineer and author.



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