CB RADIO GUIDE
Introduction
CB Radio Introduction
The Citizens Band
CB Radio or "Citizens Band" Radio has been used as a simple and cost-effective means of communication in the UK since the introduction of the legal 27 MHz frequency band in 1981.
CB can be used by anyone and has a lot to offer all types of users, from truck drivers on the road all day looking for instant travel reports to land-rover owners needing to communicate with fellow motorists whilst 'green-laning', through to farmers using CB as a business tool, and those using CB as a fun hobby to chat with friends.
All CB Radios we sell come with a minimum of 80 channels (40 UK and 40 European) and most are 'multi-band' allowing you to use them all around Europe. In the UK the 40 UK and 40 EU channels can be used, however when using your CB abroad you just select the appropriate frequency band for the county you are in (please note: licences are required in some countries).
CB RADIO LICENCES, DO I NEED ONE IN THE UK?
The simple answer is 'No, you do not need a licence', Ofcom announced that from the 8th December 2006 CB Radio is legal for use in the UK without licence. Therefore you no longer need to buy a license to use Citizens Band Radio in the United Kingdom.
For more information on Citizens' Band (CB) Radio Spectrum Use - Information & Operation click here.
CB RADIO - IS IT LEGAL TO TALK AND DRIVE?
As far as the law is concerned CB radios are not affected by the same regulations as mobile phones. We are not aware of anybody ever being prosecuted for using a CB radio whilst driving (driving without due care and attention is a different thing). As CB uses semi-duplex communication, this is exempt from the mobile phone regulations because the conversation is only one way at a time. Please see the police.uk website.
