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Finding the best CB radio out there just got easier. There is no denying the significant influence radio technology has on communication today, just look around. Companies all over the world are competing to produce products with the latest technological features to rival those already in the market while attracting more customers.<\/p>\n
However, there is one means of communication that has been making waves, literally, for a very long time and still going stronger by the day; CB radios.<\/p>\n
A Citizen\u2019s Band or CB radio as it is commonly known is a way for people to communicate within a limited distance on a selection of about 40 channels. CB radios have been of great help in times of emergencies as well and can be used both privately and for business-related communication. I bet you have seen these radios on cars and most popularly on trucks as drivers communicate using coded language.<\/p>\n
The coded language might be more of a driver thing, but there is no doubting the influence these radios have had on communication since their invention in 1945. However, these radios rose to fame in the 70\u2019s, especially after the 1973 oil crisis and the introduction of new speed limit nationally, which turned out to be perfect for truckers with CB radios.<\/p>\n
Popular movies such as the Dukes of Hazzard also added to these radios fame, and they have been on the rise ever since. Unlike most cell phones lately, CB radios do not have a broad range of features; in most cases, they only have a squelch control button, volume control, on\/off button, and a button to flip through various channels. I love CB radios because they offer a different way to communicate and they require no license or extra fee after purchase.<\/p>\n
CB Radios usually have a selection of 40 channels inside a 27 MHz band. Originally, the CB radio was designed with 23 channels, which were upgraded to 40 in 1977. Truckers were given channel 19 while emergency communications were reserved for channel nine. While these rules were put in place by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1969, designated channels such as channel 19 still offer updates on accidents, radar traps, and conditions of the road for truckers.<\/p>\n
With 4 watts of transmission power flowing though these radios, their range is limited by a couple of factors. These include but are not limited to weather conditions, the day of the week, the route used, and even the population density in a city. As such, their range is often limited to one or two miles from your CB antennae. The low transmission power has its advantages too such as helping reduce interference between the CB Radio and other devices.<\/p>\n
Portable CB Radios have a lower range of about 100 yards. To get wider coverage, choose a good antenna, tune it properly, and make sure that you install it in a proper position on your vehicle.<\/p>\n