CB Radios: Who Needs One?
CB stands for Citizens Band radio, which is a certain range of frequencies that may be used by anyone with the means. There are all kinds of different brands, styles and prices of these unique mobile CB radios, and each model may have certain features another may not. All will have a volume knob, a channel changing knob, RF (radio frequency) and squelch settings, a microphone and an antenna. The high-end ones may feature lit dials for night driving, side-band capabilities, signal strength meters and lots of chrome. All will also have a 4 watt output, since that’s the maximum the FCC will allow everyday people to possess. Linear signal amplifiers are available, but illegal in most areas. A CB radio can not only come in handy, but can save a life. The emergency channel is always 9, and many truckers, off-road enthusiasts and law enforcement monitor this channel quite a bit. Of course, you can call for help on any CB channel in the event of an emergency, but it’s widely accepted that 9 is
