The 40 cb channels in the united states can become overcrowded at times, which drives many cb radio operators to use frequencies that are above or below the permissible cb frequencies. Jul 29, 2017 covers what to expext when using single side band on your cb radio setup. Citizens band cb scanner frequencies and radio frequency. Citizen band radio originated in the united states.
Emergency ham radio frequencies list and usage guide. Citizens band cb radio spectrum use information and operation. Citizens band cb radio authorising amplitude modulation. I still own a cb base station but consider it only a backup. Other products range from antennas to printed qsl cards, scanners and air band receivers. Freeband refers to unlicensed transmitting on the frequencies above, below, and in between normal hf radio bands. Citizens band radio equipment information and operation. Since the early american rigs began finding there way to these shores, the demand for citizen band radio was met by a number of changes in. The new pmr446 frequencies to ensure continued availability of licensefree analogue and digital pmr446 frequency bands and reduce congestion, new pmr446 frequencies are being introduced across europe in line with harmonised european standards en 300 2962, en 300 12 and en 301 1662.
Although echo charlie is a section of particular frequencies, we will be dedicating all freeband frequencies, other than the popular 11 meter band, to echo charlie. United states vhf marine frequency list channel number ship transmit mhz ship receive mhz description of communications 1a 156. Over the last 40 years, i have dabbled a little with each of these radio types with varying degrees of success. Only one transmitter and one receiver can be using any.
Oct 12, 2018 citizen band radio originated in the united states. The table of frequency allocations as published by the federal register and codified. Jul 01, 20 freeband refers to unlicensed transmitting on the frequencies above, below, and in between normal hf radio bands. Channels 24 and 25 are out of sequence frequency wise. The year was 1945 and the service was regulated by the federal communications commission. It is said that the bands were taken from amateur radio to form cbs first 22 channels from the 11 meters band. Frequencies hf cb 80 ch uhf cb old uhf cb hf marine vhf marine uk hf cb electromagnetic spectrum new zealand hf 26mhz. Freeband radio cb 11 meter frequency listing these freeband frequencies run from 26. They were backfilled into the 30khz space between channels 22 and 23 when cb expanded from 23 to 40 channels in 1977.
Uk based suppliers of cb radio, amateur radio and shortwave radios. Since the early american rigs began finding there way to these shores, the demand for citizen band radio was met by a number of changes in legislation. A guide to the new pmr446 licensefree radio frequencies. This is a list of some common free band users in this spectrum. The so called free band, is named by the illegal cbers who use it. Citizens band radio used in many countries, is a land mobile radio system, a system allowing. In the united kingdom, cb radio was first legally introduced in 1981, but had been used illegally for some years prior. Free band frequency allocations free band cb radio is the use of frequencies or channels that are not designated to the cb radio service for use as private channels or for attempting long distance contacts dx.
Uhf cb provides 77 channels, including 32 channels 16 output, 16 input allocated to repeater stations. It is said that the bands were taken from amateur radio to form cb s first 22 channels from the 11 meters band. Covers what to expext when using single side band on your cb radio setup. From the beginning of cb time operators have found ways to extend the capabilities of their radios giving them private frequencies to talk on. Channels marked in red are alpha frequencies and can be obtained by using. Patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. Freebanding is communicating on the freeband frequencies.
Cheap radios, am modulation and license free operation made this a very popular communication for mobile users like truckers, and civic minded groups like react international who. Eccerc decisions that designate a frequency band for a harmonised. Radioshack guide to scanners band allocation to help you decide which frequency ranges to search, compare the following listing of typical services to the frequencies that your scanner receives. Citizens band radio frequency table citizens band radio frequency table this table is the frequency chart for the legal citizens band radio service.
Citizens band radio also known as cb radio, used in many countries, is a land mobile radio system, a system allowing shortdistance persontoperson bidirectional voice communication between individuals, using two way radios operating on 40 channels near 27 mhz 11 m in the high frequency a. Murs does not use split and shift operations and has no specific frequency range. Among several other services that share the cb frequencies is the former class c citizens band service, renamed to the radio control radio service rcrs in 1976, outlined in subpart c of the part 95 rules for radiocontrolled rc devices. These frequencies are subject to change, and might vary from area to area. Rc indicated frequencies used for radio control and industrial purposes. A bandbyband plan showing where to find different types of activity is available from. These are government, forestry, cap, and mars frequecies that can not be used by the above agencies because of the illegal use by cbers. Blanket permission is granted universally to reprint, copy, and publish widely. Mostly truck drivers in the morning but a lot of people use them for general chit chat or long distance contacts. For your convenience we have added also pdf versions of the charts available for download. Many types of amateur transceivers may be found on cb and freeband, ranging from. Murs, as it is called, uses certified public use grade, vhffm radios similar to those used by others in personal radio services. The first country which introduced these frequencies for licencefree use was ireland on 1 april 1998. In november 1998, erc decision 9825 allocated frequency band 446.
Export cb radio frequency chart ch ss low s low low mid high s high ss high ch band a band b band c band d band e band f band g 1 25. To all concerned certain text files and messages contained on this site deal with activities and devices which would be in violation of various federal, state, and local laws if actually carried out or constructed. Feb 09, 2016 patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. Unlicensed vhf frequencies summary the ts4000 radio modem can be used without a license, with some restrictions, in the united states on five specific vhf frequencies under the murs multiuse radio system rules of the fcc. Most serious rc is done on other bands due to the significant potential for interference on the cb band. It is a shortrange radio service for both hobby and business use. Shtf survivalist radio frequency list page 4 of 7 this document relies upon firsthand physical research, correspondence, and open public domain sources 199720. Aside from the cost of batteries, they are virtually free to use. As a technician licensee, you have free access to all amateur frequencies above 50 mhz, but what about on the shortwave highfrequency hf bands.
Most of the available frequencies in the cb band are shared, which means that they are publicly accessible and can be used by anyone with the right equipment. A radio frequency that is below the citizens band, for example, is often quiet and seemingly underutilized. Cb radio frequencies or citizen band radios frequencies are sometimes referred to as prs, public radio service frequencies, or free to air. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file. Echo charlie are illegal international freeband radio frequencies similar to the 11 meter band we all use so much. Citizens band cb the citizens band radio service is a private, twoway, short. Public am and fm channels and frequency list mobile systems. Dec 8, 20 here are some general mobile radio service transceivers from the past, present and new upcoming radios see more ideas about walkie talkie, two way radio and emergency radio. Cb, as it is called, is a twoway voice communication service for use.
Survivalist channel prepper channel cb, freeband, and ham 10 meter band. Survivalist ssb cb freeband channel frequency list. A band by band plan showing where to find different types of activity is available from the american radio relay league arrl. Free band radio cb 11 meter frequency listing these freeband frequencies run from 26. Uk low vhf cb citizens band radio there are a lot of cbs in use around the uk and worldwide. It is designed to be used without the need for technical. Citizens band radio equipment operation is in accordance with ecc. Only one transmitter and one receiver can be using any given frequency at the same time, though.
Ssb radios will transmit and receive the standard channels along with lower sideband and upper sideband channels, giving you more channels to operate on. Citizens band radio often shortened to cb radio is a system of shortdistance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27mhz 11 m band. Citizen band frequency list cb radio, cb antennas, amateur. The use, free circulation, and exemption from individual licensing of earth stations. This table is the frequency chart for the legal multiuse radio service. Please contribute to the accurate listing of all active users on the band. In my neck of the woods, cb was great for a number of years until the channels became so clogged with nonsense and vulgarity that i finally gave it up. Earlier in the last century before the time of email, and mobile phones, the cb radio was an excellent way to connect with friends all over. Cheap radios, am modulation and license free operation made this a very popular communication for mobile users like truckers, and civic minded groups like react international who provide volunteer radio communications for events. What theyre referring to are the freeband frequencies, or those channels below and above the legal 40. The first country which introduced these frequencies for licence free use was ireland on 1 april 1998. It is outdated and i need your help to get it filled in.
Citizens band cb radio spectrum use information and. Single side band ssb is used both for amateur ham radio and is a capability in some cb radios that include this feature. Survivalist ssb cb freeband channel frequency list radiomaster. Date and time 17 th of april 2020 utc solar xrays and geomagnetic field. The new pmr446 frequencies to ensure continued availability of license free analogue and digital pmr446 frequency bands and reduce congestion, new pmr446 frequencies are being introduced across europe in line with harmonised european standards en 300 2962, en 300 12 and en 301 1662. Ssb is another way that the radio waves are carried over the air. This table is the frequency chart for the legal citizens band radio service. The original citizen band frequency allocation from the fcc is in the 27mhz band. Citizens band cb radio authorising amplitude modulation am modes of operation 2 section 2 2 introduction and background introduction 2. Chirp free radio programming software chirp is constantly being updated and improved to work on more and more radio models, but often has major or minor issues when attempting to program baofeng hts, depending on the radio firmware version, and the baofengs firmware cannot be updated. Citizens band cb the citizens band radio service is a private, twoway, shortdistance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public.
Citizens band cb radio equipment are the europewide availability of a. Oct 08, 2016 citizens band cb the citizens band radio service is a private, twoway, shortdistance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public. The 20 khz jump every 4 channels in the lower half of the band was to protect radiocontrol channels that existed before the citizens band was created. The murs rules allow voice or data communications for personal or business activities of the general public. The service is am but also allows for ssb operation on radios that are capable. Channel 23 is shared with rc but the allowed power for rc is 25 watts on this one channel 4 watts on the others, like cb.
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