For your convenience we have added also pdf versions of the charts available for download. The service is am but also allows for ssb operation on radios that are capable. Citizens band radio used in many countries, is a land mobile radio system, a system allowing. Channels marked in red are alpha frequencies and can be obtained by using. A guide to the new pmr446 licensefree radio frequencies. 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.
Echo charlie are illegal international freeband radio frequencies similar to the 11 meter band we all use so much. These frequencies are subject to change, and might vary from area to area. The first country which introduced these frequencies for licence free use was ireland on 1 april 1998. Rc indicated frequencies used for radio control and industrial purposes. 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. They were backfilled into the 30khz space between channels 22 and 23 when cb expanded from 23 to 40 channels in 1977. 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. Public am and fm channels and frequency list mobile systems. Citizens band cb scanner frequencies and radio frequency. Frequencies hf cb 80 ch uhf cb old uhf cb hf marine vhf marine uk hf cb electromagnetic spectrum new zealand hf 26mhz. Emergency ham radio frequencies list and usage guide. Cb radios and ham radios can be modified to get freeband channels. It is designed to be used without the need for technical.
Citizens band cb radio spectrum use information and. European table of frequency allocations eco documentation. 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 so called free band, is named by the illegal cbers who use it. Survivalist channel prepper channel cb, freeband, and ham 10 meter band.
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. Citizens band radio frequency table citizens band radio frequency table this table is the frequency chart for the legal citizens band radio service. Patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. Citizen band frequency list cb radio, cb antennas, amateur. 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. Citizens band cb the citizens band radio service is a private, twoway, short. Free band radio cb 11 meter frequency listing these freeband frequencies run from 26. Shtf survivalist radio frequency list page 4 of 7 this document relies upon firsthand physical research, correspondence, and open public domain sources 199720. I still own a cb base station but consider it only a backup. Citizens band cb radio authorising amplitude modulation.
Most serious rc is done on other bands due to the significant potential for interference on the cb band. 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. Many types of amateur transceivers may be found on cb and freeband, ranging from. Cb radio frequencies or citizen band radios frequencies are sometimes referred to as prs, public radio service frequencies, or free to air. Uhf cb provides 77 channels, including 32 channels 16 output, 16 input allocated to repeater stations. Blanket permission is granted universally to reprint, copy, and publish widely. The use, free circulation, and exemption from individual licensing of earth stations. In the united kingdom, cb radio was first legally introduced in 1981, but had been used illegally for some years prior. Only one transmitter and one receiver can be using any. Channels 24 and 25 are out of sequence frequency wise. Freebanding is communicating on the freeband frequencies. 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.
A band by band plan showing where to find different types of activity is available from the american radio relay league arrl. 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. A bandbyband plan showing where to find different types of activity is available from. Feb 09, 2016 patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. 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. Aside from the cost of batteries, they are virtually free to use. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file. These are government, forestry, cap, and mars frequecies that can not be used by the above agencies because of the illegal use by cbers. Over the last 40 years, i have dabbled a little with each of these radio types with varying degrees of success.
The free circulation of radio communication products and the provision of equipment. Citizens band cb radio equipment are the europewide availability of a. It is a shortrange radio service for both hobby and business use. 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 cb radio authorising amplitude modulation am modes of operation 2 section 2 2 introduction and background introduction 2. 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. In november 1998, erc decision 9825 allocated frequency band 446. 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. Citizen band radio originated in the united states. 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. Citizens band radio equipment operation is in accordance with ecc. A radio frequency that is below the citizens band, for example, is often quiet and seemingly underutilized. Only one transmitter and one receiver can be using any given frequency at the same time, though.
Uk low vhf cb citizens band radio there are a lot of cbs in use around the uk and worldwide. What theyre referring to are the freeband frequencies, or those channels below and above the legal 40. Oct 12, 2018 citizen band radio originated in the united states. 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. Ssb radios at cb world cb world home huge selection of. It is outdated and i need your help to get it filled in. Date and time 17 th of april 2020 utc solar xrays and geomagnetic field. 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 01, 20 freeband refers to unlicensed transmitting on the frequencies above, below, and in between normal hf radio bands. Single side band ssb is used both for amateur ham radio and is a capability in some cb radios that include this feature.
Covers what to expext when using single side band on your cb radio setup. 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. Murs, as it is called, uses certified public use grade, vhffm radios similar to those used by others in personal radio services. 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. 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. 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.
This table is the frequency chart for the legal multiuse radio service. This is a list of some common free band users in this spectrum. Mostly truck drivers in the morning but a lot of people use them for general chit chat or long distance contacts. Uk based suppliers of cb radio, amateur radio and shortwave radios. The year was 1945 and the service was regulated by the federal communications commission. Ssb is another way that the radio waves are carried over the air. The murs rules allow voice or data communications for personal or business activities of the general public. As a technician licensee, you have free access to all amateur frequencies above 50 mhz, but what about on the shortwave highfrequency hf bands. Citizens band radio equipment information and operation. Survivalist ssb cb freeband channel frequency list. It is said that the bands were taken from amateur radio to form cbs first 22 channels from the 11 meters band. Murs does not use split and shift operations and has no specific frequency range.
Ssb radios will transmit and receive the standard channels along with lower sideband and upper sideband channels, giving you more channels to operate on. The first country which introduced these frequencies for licencefree use was ireland on 1 april 1998. 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. This table is the frequency chart for the legal citizens band radio service. United states vhf marine frequency list channel number ship transmit mhz ship receive mhz description of communications 1a 156. The original citizen band frequency allocation from the fcc is in the 27mhz band. Operators modify amateur radios specifically to freeband. Cb, as it is called, is a twoway voice communication service for use. 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. Eccerc decisions that designate a frequency band for a harmonised.
The table of frequency allocations as published by the federal register and codified. Freeband radio cb 11 meter frequency listing these freeband frequencies run from 26. Please contribute to the accurate listing of all active users on the band. Other products range from antennas to printed qsl cards, scanners and air band receivers. Jul 29, 2017 covers what to expext when using single side band on your cb radio setup. 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. From the beginning of cb time operators have found ways to extend the capabilities of their radios giving them private frequencies to talk on. Freeband refers to unlicensed transmitting on the frequencies above, below, and in between normal hf radio bands.
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