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Ever since it began, radio transmitting intrigued members of the general public. Ham radio differs from CB radio as a ham radio can have up to 1000 watts. The wavebands available are wider and less crowded, broadcasting can be made via AM, SSB, FM radio teletype, even television. Satellites act as relay stations you can talk to the far corners of the world. Of course with all this power comes responsibility, in order to acquire all this you must pass severl tests..

There are many different types of amateur radio license available.

The Novice license allows operations on several High Frequency bands via Morse code in addition to single sideband broadcasting by voice between 28.3 and 28.5 MHz and also between 28.1 and 28.3 for radio teletype. To access these channels all you need is a 10 Meter Radio Although these radios are commonly referred to as a 10 Meter CB Radio they are actually quite different as a CB radio does not require you to have a license and a 10 Meter Radio does. SSB and FM voice and two-way broadcasting via television frequencies are permissable between 222.01 and 223.91 MHz and 1270 to 1295 MHz.They make it rather simple to be granted a Novice license, just complete a simple theory test and be a little profecient in Morse code.

Becoming a Technician class broadcaster allows transmission on the VHF and Ultra High Frequency bands.Acquiring a Technicians license grants access to the VHF and UHF bands.~The Technicians license means that you can now broadcast on the UHF and VHF channels. Getting a Technicians License is not that problematic, you need to pass a radio theory test and FCC requirements test..

Next after the Technicians Class is the General Class. The General Class aloows transmitting on HF and UHF across the spectrum and even a couple television frequencies. To get this license you have to have the ability to work Morse code at the rate of 13 words per minute and pass an exam on general radio theory plus FCC requirements.

Once you have passed the more advanced theory test the Advanced License grants access to more channels.

The best license for ham radio operators in the USA is the Extra Class license. Extra class license holders are access to the complete spectrum of HF VHF and UHF frequencies allowed to ham radio. To get this license you need to have passed the previos licencing tests and pass a new, more advanced theory and morse code exam..

An organization called The American Radio Relay League assists in providing all the materials you may need to complete your license exam..

CB radio offers an excellent alternative for individuals not inclined in taking tests. The beauty of CB radio is that it is available to all people. CB channels tend to have more conversation and a fun atmosphere. You can get started immediately all you require is the right equipment. Sound fun?

Written by David Jay Thorson

You have radio waves coming into all of our dwellings each day in the form of Tv shows and radio broadcasts, but the splendor of citizens band radio is the fact that we all are able to respond, and as opposed to a cellphone, we do not have to spend money for the opportunity. Always meant for short range communications, citizens band radio has incredibly risen to the trials of time and advancing technologies.

1. Licensing. Unlike CB Radio users in the UK and Europe, CB users in the USA do not need a license. CB Radio is regulated by the FCC inside the USA and you are required to have a copy of the applicable rules. In the US cb radio uses Am frequencies. The European CB Radio operates on FM frequencies.

2. Choice of ‘rigs’.There are three main types of cb radio setups. These are CB Base Station ,mobile in-vehicle units and Handheld CB Radios. Handheld CB Radio units can be very useful, but usually have more limited range than in-vehicle or base station radios, this is partly because they are lower power, and partly because they have much shorter antennae.

3. Call Signs. Although official call signs in the US are long gone, in Europe they are still somewhat common. Many US CB radio users have a cool nickname or ‘handle’.

4. CB Radio Channels. CB Radio useres currently have 40 standard channels in the US. Channel 9 is regulated to be the emergency channel, it is reccomended to avoid channel 8 and 10 to allow channel 9 to come through loud and clear.

5. Squelch. The squelch dial on your radio is designed to get rid of all the irritating beeps, squeaks and static. Turn the squelch down until most of the annioying static has dissapeared and then leave the dial there. You should be able to hear someone trying to break through.

6. Long Distance Communication. CB radio is intended to be a short range communications tool only. If the conditions in the ionisphere are right you can talk over hundreds or even thousands of miles. Take care when communicationg with someone far away. Communicating by CB radio with someone more than 150 miles way is not legal in the USA.

7. Cb radios can be useful in lots of situations, not just when travelling or communicating from a vehicle to a home base. Base stations cb radios can be life savers in an emergency and people often set them up to run on alternative sources of energy.

Although CB radio is in the technology stoneage it does do one thing that you cell phone cant, it allows you to meet new people anonymously over the road.. CB lets you talk with other drivers as you go, so even in isolated areas you can find someone to chat to or give you useful directions.

You have radio waves coming into all of our dwellings each day in the form of Tv shows and radio broadcasts, but the splendor of citizens band radio is the fact that we all are able to respond, and as opposed to a cellphone, we do not have to spend money for the opportunity. Always meant for short range communications, citizens band radio has incredibly risen to the trials of time and advancing technologies.

1. Licensing. Unlike CB Radio users in the UK and Europe, CB users in the USA do not need a license. CB Radio is regulated by the FCC inside the USA and you are required to have a copy of the applicable rules. In the US cb radio uses Am frequencies. The European CB Radio operates on FM frequencies.

2. Choice of ‘rigs’.There are three main types of cb radio setups. These are CB Base Station ,mobile in-vehicle units and Handheld CB Radios. Handheld CB Radio units can be very useful, but usually have more limited range than in-vehicle or base station radios, this is partly because they are lower power, and partly because they have much shorter antennae.

3. Call Signs. Although official call signs in the US are long gone, in Europe they are still somewhat common. Many US CB radio users have a cool nickname or ‘handle’.

4. CB Radio Channels. CB Radio useres currently have 40 standard channels in the US. Channel 9 is regulated to be the emergency channel, it is reccomended to avoid channel 8 and 10 to allow channel 9 to come through loud and clear.

5. Squelch. The squelch dial on your radio is designed to get rid of all the irritating beeps, squeaks and static. Turn the squelch down until most of the annioying static has dissapeared and then leave the dial there. You should be able to hear someone trying to break through.

6. Long Distance Communication. CB radio is intended to be a short range communications tool only. If the conditions in the ionisphere are right you can talk over hundreds or even thousands of miles. Take care when communicationg with someone far away. Communicating by CB radio with someone more than 150 miles way is not legal in the USA.

7. Cb radios can be useful in lots of situations, not just when travelling or communicating from a vehicle to a home base. Base stations cb radios can be life savers in an emergency and people often set them up to run on alternative sources of energy.

Although CB radio is in the technology stoneage it does do one thing that you cell phone cant, it allows you to meet new people anonymously over the road.. CB lets you talk with other drivers as you go, so even in isolated areas you can find someone to chat to or give you useful directions.