CB (Citizens Band) Radio
CB (Citizens Band) Radio is an unlicensed service. CB Radio consists of 40 HF channels on AM and SSB. Channel 9 is designated for emergencies and assistance.
The maximum allowable power for a CB radio is 5 watts. Repeaters are not allowed on CB radio.
CB Radio Usage
CB Radio is mainly utilized by truck drivers. CB radio is known for the colorful language utilized by its adherents, such as "10-4 good buddy".
CB Radio Frequencies
| Channel | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26.965 |
| 2 | 26.975 |
| 3 | 26.985 |
| 4 | 27.005 |
| 5 | 27.015 |
| 6 | 27.025 |
| 7 | 27.035 |
| 8 | 27.055 |
| 9 | 27.065 |
| 10 | 27.075 |
| 11 | 27.085 |
| 12 | 27.105 |
| 13 | 27.115 |
| 14 | 27.125 |
| 15 | 27.135 |
| 16 | 27.155 |
| 17 | 27.165 |
| 18 | 27.175 |
| 19 | 27.185 |
| 20 | 27.205 |
| 21 | 27.215 |
| 22 | 27.225 |
| 23 | 27.235 |
| 24 | 27.245 |
| 25 | 27.255 |
| 26 | 27.265 |
| 27 | 27.275 |
| 28 | 27.285 |
| 29 | 27.295 |
| 30 | 27.305 |
| 31 | 27.315 |
| 32 | 27.325 |
| 33 | 27.335 |
| 34 | 27.345 |
| 35 | 27.355 |
| 36 | 27.365 |
| 37 | 27.375 |
| 38 | 27.385 |
| 39 | 27.395 |
| 40 | 27.405 |
Additional Reading on CB (Citizens Band) Radio
For more information on CB, visit the Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service page at the FCC.
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