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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Fast Index to CB Rules ..... Page 1
10-Code ..... Pages 2-3
Q-Signals ..... Pages 3-4
International Morse Code ..... Page 4
Channel Frequencies ..... Page 4
CB Rules (FCC Part 95) ..... Pages 5-12
Author's Notes ..... Page 13
Page 1
FAST INDEX TO CB RULES
95.401 What is the Citizens Band Radio Service?..........................Page 5
95.402 How do I use these rules?.........................................Page 5
95.403 Am I eligible to operate a CB station?............................Page 5
95.404 Do I need a license?..............................................Page 5
95.405 Where may I operate my CB station?................................Page 5
95.406 Are there any special restrictions on the location of my CB
station?..........................................................Page 6
95.407 On what channels may I operate?...................................Page 6
95.408 How high may I put my antenna?....................................Page 6
95.409 What equipment may I use at my CB station?........................Page 7
95.410 How much power may I use?.........................................Page 7
95.411 May I use power amplifiers?.......................................Page 7
95.412 What communications may be transmitted?...........................Page 8
95.413 What communications are prohibited?...............................Page 8
95.414 May I be paid to use my CB station?...............................Page 9
95.415 Who is responsible for communications I make?.....................Page 9
95.416 Do I have to limit the length of my CB communications?............Page 9
95.417 Do I identify my CB communications?...............................Page 9
95.418 How do I use my CB station in an emergency or to assist a
traveller?........................................................Page 9
95.419 May I operate a CB station by remote control?....................Page 10
95.420 May I connect my CB transmitter to a telephone?..................Page 10
95.421 What are the penalties for violating these rules?................Page 10
95.422 How do I answer correspondence from the FCC?.....................Page 11
95.423 What must I do if the FCC tells me my station is causing
interference?....................................................Page 11
95.424 How do I have my CB station transmitter serviced?................Page 11
95.425 May I make any changes to my CB station transmitter?.............Page 11
95.426 Do I have to make my CB station available for inspection?........Page 12
95.427 What are my station records?.....................................Page 12
95.428 How do I contact the FCC?........................................Page 12
Page 2
Ten Code
10-1 Receiving poorly.
10-2 Receiving well.
10-3 Stop transmitting.
10-4 OK, message received.
10-5 Relay message.
10-6 Busy, stand by.
10-7 Out of service, leaving air, not working.
10-8 In service, subject to call, working well.
10-9 Repeat message.
10-10 Transmission completed, standing by.
10-11 Talking too fast.
10-12 Visitors present.
10-13 Advise weather/road conditions.
10-16 Make pickup at __________.
10-17 Urgent business.
10-18 Anything for us?
10-19 Nothing for you, return to base.
10-20 Location; My location is __________.
10-21 Call by telephone.
10-22 Report in person to __________.
10-23 Stand by.
10-24 Completed last assignment.
10-25 Can you contact __________?
10-26 Disregard last information.
10-27 I am moving to channel __________.
10-28 Identify your station.
10-29 Time is up for contact.
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules.
10-32 I will give you a radio check.
10-33 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC AT THIS STATION.
10-34 TROUBLE AT THIS STATION - HELP NEEDED.
10-35 Confidential information.
10-36 Time; Correct time is __________.
10-37 Wrecker needed at __________.
10-38 Ambulance needed at __________.
10-39 Your message delivered.
10-41 Please tune to channel __________.
10-42 Traffic accident at __________.
10-43 Traffic tieup at __________.
10-44 I have a message for you (or for __________).
10-45 All units within range please report.
10-46 Assist motorist.
10-50 Break channel.
10-55 Intoxicated driver (DWI).
10-60 What is next message number?
10-62 Unable to copy, use phone.
10-63 Network directed to __________.
10-64 Network is clear.
10-65 Awaiting your next message.
10-66 Cancel message.
10-67 All units comply.
10-68 Repeat message.
10-69 Message received.
10-70 Fire at __________.
Page 3
Ten Code (continued)
10-71 Proceed with transmission in sequence.
10-73 Speed trap at __________.
10-74 Negative.
10-75 You are causing interference.
10-77 Negative contact.
10-81 Reserve hotel room for __________.
10-82 Reserve room for __________.
10-84 My telephone number is __________.
10-85 My address is __________.
10-88 Advise phone number of __________.
10-89 Radio repairman needed at __________.
10-90 I have TV interference.
10-91 Talk closer to mike.
10-92 Your transmitter is out of adjustment.
10-93 Check my frequency on this channel.
10-94 Please give me a long count.
10-95 Transmit dead carrier for 5 seconds.
10-97 Check test signal.
10-99 Mission completed, all units secure.
10-100 Restroom stop.
10-200 Police needed at __________.
73's Best wishes.
88's Love and kisses.
Q-Signals (Used by Hams, Sidebanders, and Skip-talkers)
- - Used mainly in CW (International Morse) transmissions.
QRB How distant are you? My distance is __________.
QRG What is my frequency? Your frequency is __________.
QRH Is my frequency steady? Your frequency is steady.
QRI How is my tone? Your tone is (1 to 9). *
QRJ Are my signals weak? Your signals are weak.
QRK Are my signals legible? Legibility is (1 to 5). *
QRL Are you busy now? I am busy now.
QRM Do you have interference from other stations? I have interference from
other stations.
QRN Do you have static interference? I have static interference.
QRO Should I increase my power? Increase your power.
QRP Should I decrease my power? Decrease your power.
QRQ Should I send faster? Send faster. *
QRS Should I send slower? Send slower. *
QRT Should I stop sending? Stop sending.
QRU Do you have any messages for me? I have no messages for you.
QRV Are you ready? I am ready.
QRW Should I notify __________ that you are calling him? Notify __________
that I am calling him.
QRX Should I stand by? Stand by until I call you.
QRZ Who is calling me? You are being called by __________.
QSA What is my signal strength? Your signal strength is (1 to 9).
QSB Does my signal strength vary? Your signal strength varies.
Page 4
Q-signals (continued)
QSD Is my keying correct? Are my signals distinct? Your keying is in-
correct; your signals are bad. *
QSK May I break in on your transmission? You may break in on my trans-
mission.
QSL Can you acknowledge receipt (send postcard)? I will acknowledge re-
ceipt.
QSM Should I repeat last message? Repeat last message.
QSO Can you communicate with __________? I can communicate with __________.
QSP Will you relay to __________? I will relay to __________.
QSV Should I send a series of v's (a common test signal)? Send a series of
v's. *
QSW Will you send on __________ kHz with __________ type transmission? I
will send on __________ kHz with __________ type transmission.
QSX Will you listen for __________ on __________ kHz? I will listen for
__________ on __________ kHz.
QSY Should I change to ___________ kHz? Change to __________ kHz.
QSZ Should I duplicate each word? Duplicate each word. *
QTC How many messages do you have? I have __________ messages.
QTH What is your location? My location is __________.
QTR What time is it? The correct time is __________.
International Morse Code (used on CW)
A .- L .-.. W .-- 7 --...
B -... M -- X -..- 8 ---..
C -.-. N -. Y -.-- 9 ----.
D -.. O --- Z --.. 0 -----
E . P .--.
F ..-. Q --.- 1 .---- Question mark ..--..
G --. R .-. 2 ..--- Period .-.-.-
H .... S ... 3 ...-- Comma --..--
I .. T - 4 ....- Dash -...-
J .--- U ..- 5 ..... Slash -..-.
K -.- V ...- 6 -....
Channel Frequencies (in MHz)
1 - 26.965 11 - 27.085 21 - 27.215 31 - 27.315
2 - 26.975 12 - 27.105 22 - 27.225 32 - 27.325
3 - 26.985 13 - 27.115 23 - 27.255 33 - 27.335
4 - 27.005 14 - 27.125 24 - 27.235 34 - 27.345
5 - 27.015 15 - 27.135 25 - 27.245 35 - 27.355
6 - 27.025 16 - 27.155 26 - 27.265 36 - 27.365
7 - 27.035 17 - 27.165 27 - 27.275 37 - 27.375
8 - 27.055 18 - 27.175 28 - 27.285 38 - 27.385
9 - 27.065 19 - 27.185 29 - 27.295 39 - 27.395
10 - 27.075 20 - 27.205 30 - 27.305 40 - 27.405
Page 5
FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS (PART 95 - CITIZENS BAND RADIO SERVICE)
95.401 (CB RULE 1) WHAT IS THE CITIZENS BAND RADIO SERVICE?
The CB Radio Service is a private, two-way, short distance voice communi-
cations service for personal or business activities. The CB Radio Service may
also be used for voice paging.
95.402 (CB RULE 2) HOW DO I USE THESE RULES?
(a) You must comply with these rules (see CB Rule 21 for the penalties for
violations) when you operate a station in the CB Service from:
(1) Within or over the territorial limits of places where radio services
are regulated by the FCC (see CB Rule 5);
(2) Aboard any aircraft or vessel registered in the United States, OR
(3) Aboard any unregistered aircraft or vessel owned or operated by a
United States citizen.
(b) Your CB station must comply with the technical rules found in Subpart
E of Part 95.
(c) Where the rules use the word "you," "you" means a person operating a
CB station.
(d) Where the rules use the word "person," the rules are concerned with an
individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a joint stock com-
pany, a trust, a state, territorial, or local government unit, or other legal
entity.
(e) Where the rules use the term "FCC," that means the Federal Communi-
cations Commission.
(f) Where the rules use the term "CB station," that means a radio station
transmitting in the Citizens Band Radio Service.
95.403 (CB RULE 3) AM I ELIGIBLE TO OPERATE A CB STATION?
You are authorized to operate a CB station unless:
(a) You are a foreign government, a representative of a foreign govern-
ment, or a federal government agency; OR
(b) The FCC has issued a cease and desist order to you, and the order is
still in effect.
95.404 (CB RULE 4) DO I NEED A LICENSE?
You do not need an individual license to operate a CB station. You are
authorized by this rule to operate a CB station in accordance with the rules in
this Subpart.
95.405 (CB RULE 5) WHERE MAY I OPERATE MY CB STATION?
You are authorized to operate your CB station from:
(a) Within or over any area of the world where radio services are regu-
lated by the FCC. Those areas are within the territorial limits of:
(1) The fifty United States.
(2) The District of Columbia.
Carribean Insular Areas
(3) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(4) Navassa Island.
(5) Unites States Virgin Islands.
Pacific Insular Areas
(6) American Samoa (seven islands).
(7) Baker Island.
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CB Rules (continued)
(8) Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
(9) Guam Island.
(10) Howland Island.
(11) Jarvis Island.
(12) Johnston Islands (islets East, Johnston, North, and Sand).
(13) Kingman Reef.
(14) Midway Island (islets Eastern and Sand).
(15) Palmyra Island (more than 50 islets).
(16) Wake Island (islets Peale, Wake, and Wilkes).
(b) Any other area of the world, except within the territorial limits of
areas where radio services are regulated by --
(1) An agency of the United States other than the FCC. (You are subject
to its rules.)
(2) Any foreign government. (You are subject to its rules.)
(3) An aircraft or ship, with the permission of the captain, within or
over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC or upon
or over international waters. You must operate your CB station according to any
applicable treaty to which the United States is a party.
95.406 (CB RULE 6) ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE LOCATION OF MY CB
STATION?
(a) If your CB station is located on premises controlled by the Department
of Defense, you may be required to comply with additional regulations imposed by
the commanding officer of the installation.
(b) If your CB station will be located on land of environmental or
historical importance (such as a location significant in American history,
architecture, or culture), you may be required to provide information and to
comply with Subparts 1.1305 through 1.1319 of the FCC's Rules.
95.407 (CB RULE 7) ON WHAT CHANNELS MAY I OPERATE?
(a) Your CB station may transmit only on the following channels (fre-
quencies):
[Frequencies listed on Page 4 of this booklet.]
(b) Channel 9 may be used only for emergencies or for traveler assist-
ance.
(c) You must, at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency
communications messages concerning the immediate safety of life or the immediate
protection of property.
(d) You may use any channel for emergency communications or for traveler
assistance.
(e) You must share each channel with other users.
(f) The FCC will not assign any channel for the private or exclusive use
of any particular CB station or group of stations.
(g) The FCC will not assign any channel for the exclusive use of CB sta-
tions transmitting single-sideband or AM.
95.408 (CB RULE 8) HOW HIGH MAY I PUT MY ANTENNA?
(a) "Antenna" means the radiating system (for transmitting, receiving, or
both) and the structure holding it up (tower, pole, or mast). It also means
everything else attached to the radiating system and the structure.
(b) If your antenna is mounted on a handheld portable unit, none of the
following limitations apply.
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CB Rules (continued)
(c) If your antenna is installed at a fixed location, it (whether trans-
mitting, receiving, or both) must comply with either one of the following:
(1) The highest point must be no more than 20 feet (6.1 meters) higher
than the highest point of the building or tree on which it is mounted; OR
(2) The highest point must be no more than 60 feet (18.3 meters) above the
ground.
(d) If your CB station is located near an airport, and if your antenna
structure is more than 20 feet (6.1 meters) high, you may have to obey addition-
al restrictions. The highest point of your antenna must not exceed one meter
above the airport elevation for every hundred meters of distance from the near-
est point of the nearest runway. Differences in ground elevation between your
antenna and the airport runway may complicate this formula. If your CB station
is near an airport, you may contact the nearest FCC Field Office for a worksheet
to help you figure the maximum allowable height for your antenna. Consult Part
17 of the FCC's Rules for more information.
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95.409 (CB RULE 9) WHAT EQUIPMENT MAY I USE AT MY CB STATION?
(a) You must use an FCC type-accepted transmitter at your CB station.
You can identify an FCC type-accepted transmitter by the type-acceptance label
placed on it by the manufacturer. You may examine a list of type-accepted
equipment at any FCC Field Office or at FCC Headquarters. Use of a transmitter
which is not type-accepted voids your authority to operate the station.
(b) You must not make, or have made, any internal modification to a type-
accepted CB transmitter (see CB Rule 25). Any internal modification to a type-
accepted transmitter voids your authority to operate the station.
95.410 (CB RULE 10) HOW MUCH POWER MAY I USE?
(a) Your CB station transmitter power output must not exceed the following
values under any conditions:
AM (Amplitude Modulation) - 4 watts (carrier power).
SSB (Single-sideband) - 12 watts (peak envelope power).
(b) If you need more information about the power rule, see the technical
rules in Subpart E of Part 95.
(c) Use of a transmitter which has carrier or peak envelope power in
excess of that authorized voids your authority to operate the station.
95.411 (CB RULE 11) MAY I USE POWER AMPLIFIERS?
(a) You must not attach the following items (power amplifiers) to your
type-accepted CB transmitter in any way:
(1) External radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers (sometimes called
linear amplifiers or linears); OR
(2) Any other devices which, when used with a radio transmitter as a sig-
nal source, are capable of amplifying the signal.
(b) There are no exceptions to this rule, and use of a power amplifier
voids your authority to operate the CB station.
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CB Rules (continued)
(c) The FCC will presume you have used a linear or other external RF power
amplifier if --
(1) It is in your possession or on your premises; AND
(2) There is other evidence that you have operated your CB station with
more power than allowed by CB Rule 10.
(d) Paragraph (c) of this section does not apply if you hold a license in
another radio service which allows you to operate an external RF power ampli-
fier.
95.412 (CB RULE 12) WHAT COMMUNICATIONS MAY BE TRANSMITTED?
(a) You may use your CB station to transmit two-way plain-language com-
munications. Two-way plain language communications are communications without
codes or coded messages. Operating signals such as "Ten Codes" [see pages 1 and
2 of this booklet] are not considered codes or coded messages. You may transmit
two-way plain-language communications only to other CB stations, to units of
your own CB station, or to authorized government stations on CB frequencies
about --
(1) Your personal or business activities or those of members of your
immediate family living in your household;
(2) Emergencies (see CB Rule 18);
(3) Traveler assistance (see CB Rule 18);
(4) Civil Defense activities in connection with official tests or drills
conducted by, or actual emergencies announced by, the civil defense agency with
authority over the area in which your station is located.
(b) You may use your CB station to transmit a tone signal only when the
signal is used to make contact or continue communications. (Examples of cir-
cuits using these signals are tone-operated squelch and selective calling cir-
cuits.) If the signal is an audible tone, it must last no longer than 15
seconds at one time. If the signal is a sub-audible tone, it may be transmitted
continuously only as long as you are talking.
(c) You may use your CB station to transmit one-way communications (mess-
ages which are not intended to establish communications between two or more par-
ticular CB stations) only for emergency communications, traveler assistance,
brief tests (radio checks), or voice paging.
95.413 (CB RULE 13) WHAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE PROHIBITED?
(a) You must not use a CB station --
(1) In connection with any activity which is against federal, state, or
local law;
(2) To transmit obscene, indecent, or profane language, words, or meaning;
(3) To interfere intentionally with the communications of another CB sta-
tion;
(4) To transmit one-way communications, except for emergencies, traveler
assistance, brief tests (radio checks), or voice paging.
(5) To solicit or advertise the sale of any goods or services;
(6) To transmit music, whistling, sound effects, or any material to amuse
or entertain;
(7) To transmit any sound effect solely to attract attention;
(8) To transmit the word "MAYDAY" or any other international distress sig-
nal, except when your station is located in a ship, craft, or other vehicle
which is threatened by grave and imminent danger and you are requesting imme-
diate assistance;
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CB Rules (continued)
(9) To communicate with, or attempt to communicate with, any CB station
more than 155.3 miles (250 kilometers) away;
(10) To advertise a political candidate or political campaign (you may use
your CB radio for the business or organizational aspects of the campaign, if you
follow all other applicable rules);
(11) To communicate with stations in other countries, except General Radio
Service stations in Canada; OR
(12) To transmit a false or deceptive communication.
(b) You must not use a CB station to transmit communications for live or
delayed rebroadcast on a radio or television broadcast station. You may use
your CB station to help you gather news items and to prepare programs.
95.414 (CB RULE 14) MAY I BE PAID TO USE MY CB STATION?
(a) You may not accept direct or indirect payment for transmitting with a
CB station.
(b) You may use a CB station to help you provide a service, and be paid
for that service, as long as you are paid only for the service and not the
actual use of the CB station.
95.415 (CB RULE 15) WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATIONS I MAKE?
You are responsible for all communications which are made by you from a CB
station.
95.416 (CB RULE 16) DO I HAVE TO LIMIT THE LENGTH OF MY COMMUNICATIONS?
(a) You must limit your CB communications to the minimum practical time.
(b) If you are communicating with another CB station, or stations, you,
and the stations communicating with you, must limit each of your conversations
to no more than 5 continuous minutes.
(c) At the end of your conversation, you, and the stations communicating
with you, must not transmit again for at least 1 minute.
95.417 (CB RULE 17) DO I IDENTIFY MY CB COMMUNICATIONS?
(a) You need not identify your CB communications.
[Author's Note - The following represents text of repealed rules:]
(b) [You are encouraged to identify your CB communications by any of the
following means:
(1) Previously assigned CB call sign;
(2) "K" prefix followed by operator initials and residence zip code;
(3) Name; OR
(4) Organizational description including name and any applicable operator
unit number.]
(c) [You are encouraged to use your "handle" only in conjuction with the
methods of identification listed in paragraph (b) of this section.]
95.418 (CB RULE 18) HOW DO I USE MY CB STATION IN AN EMERGENCY OR TO ASSIST A
TRAVELER?
(a) You must, at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency
communications.
(b) When you are directly participating in emergency communications, you
do not have to obey the rule about the length of transmissions (CB Rule 16).
You must obey all other rules.
(c) You may use your CB station for communications necessary to assist a
traveler to reach a destination or to receive necessary services. When you are
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CB Rules (continued)
using a CB station to assist a traveler, you do not have to obey the rule about
the length of transmissions (CB Rule 16). You must obey all other
rules.
95.419 (CB RULE 19) MAY I OPERATE MY CB STATION TRANSMITTER BY REMOTE CONTROL?
(a) You may not operate a CB station transmitter by radio remote control.
(b) You may operate a CB transmitter by wireline remote control if you
obtain specific approval in writing from the FCC. To obtain FCC approval, you
must show why you need to operate your station by wireline remote control. Send
your request and justification to FCC, Gettysburg, PA 17325. If you receive FCC
approval, you must keep the approval as part of your station records. (See CB
Rule 27.)
(c) Remote control means operating the CB transmitter from any place other
than the location of the CB transmitter. Direct mechanical control or direct
electrical control by wire from some point on the same premises, craft, or ve-
hicle is not considered remote control.
95.420 (CB RULE 20) MAY I CONNECT MY CB TRANSMITTER TO A TELEPHONE?
(a) You may connect your CB transmitter to a telephone if you comply with
all of the following:
(1) You or someone else must be present at your CB station and must --
(I) Manually make the connection (the connection must not be made by re-
mote control);
(II) Supervise the operation of the transmitter during the connection;
(III) Listen to each communication during the connection; AND
(IV) Stop all communications if there are operations in violation with
these rules.
(2) Each communication during the connection must comply with all of these
rules.
(3) You must obey any restriction that the telephone company places on the
connection of a CB station transmitter to a telephone.
(b) The CB transmitter you connect to a telephone must not be shared with
any other CB station.
(c) If you connect your CB transmitter to a telephone, you must use a
phone patch device which has been registered with the FCC.
95.421 (CB RULE 21) WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THESE RULES?
(a) If the FCC finds that you have willfully or repeatedly violated the
Communications Act or the FCC Rules, you may have to pay as much as $2,000 for
each violation, up to a total of $5,000. (See Section 503(b) of the Communica-
tions Act.)
(b) If the FCC finds that you have violated any section of the Communica-
tions Act or the FCC Rules, you may be ordered to stop whatever action caused
the violation. (See Section 312(b) of the Communications Act.)
(c) If a federal court finds that you have willfully and knowingly vio-
lated any FCC Rule, you may be fined up to $500 for each day you committed the
violation. (See Section 502 of the Communications Act.)
(d) If a federal court finds that you have willfully and knowingly vio-
lated any provision of the Communications Act, you may be fined up to $10,000 or
you may be imprisoned for 1 year, or both. (See Section 501 of the Communi-
cations Act.)
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CB Rules (continued)
95.422 (CB RULE 22) HOW DO I ANSWER CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FCC?
(a) If it appears to the FCC that you have violated the Communications Act
or these Rules, the FCC may send you a discrepancy notice.
(b) Within the time period stated in the notice, you must answer with:
(1) A complete written statement about the apparent discrepancy;
(2) A complete written statement about any action you have taken to
correct the apparent violation and to prevent it from happening again; AND
(3) The name of the person operating at the time of the apparent vio-
lation.
(c) If the FCC sends you a letter asking you questions about your CB radio
station or its operation, you must answer each of the questions with a complete
written statement within the time period stated in the letter.
(d) You must not shorten your letter by references to other communications
or notices.
(e) You must send your answer to the FCC office which sent you the notice.
(f) You must keep a copy of your answer in your station records. (See CB
Rule 27.)
95.423 (CB RULE 23) WHAT MUST I DO IF THE FCC TELLS ME MY CB STATION IS
CAUSING INTERFERENCE?
(a) If the FCC tells you that your CB station is causing interference for
technical reasons, you must follow all instructions in the official FCC notice.
(This notice may require you to have technical adjustments made to your equip-
ment.)
(b) You must comply with any restricted hours of operation which may be
included in the official notice.
95.424 (CB RULE 24) HOW DO I HAVE MY CB STATION TRANSMITTER SERVICED?
(a) You may adjust an antenna to your CB transmitter and you may make
radio checks. (A radio check means a short one-way transmission in order to
test the equipment.)
(b) Each internal repair and each internal adjustment to your FCC type-
accepted CB transmitter (see CB Rule 9) must be made by or under the direct
supervision of a person licensed by the FCC as a General Radiotelephone
operator.
(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, each internal re-
pair and each internal adjustment of a CB transmitter in which signals are
transmitted must be made using a non-radiating ("dummy") antenna.
(d) Brief test signals (not longer than one minute during any five-minute
period) using a radiating antenna may be transmitted in order to:
(1) Adjust an antenna to a transmitter;
(2) Detect or measure radiation of energy other than the intended signal;
(3) Tune a receiver to your CB transmitter.
94.425 (CB RULE 25) MAY I MAKE ANY CHANGES TO MY CB STATION TRANSMITTER?
(a) You must not make, or have anyone make, any internal modification to
your CB station transmitter.
(b) Internal modification does not include:
(1) Repair or servicing of your CB station transmitter (see CB Rule
24); OR
(2) Changing plug-in modules which were type-accepted as part of your CB
station transmitter.
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CB Rules (continued)
(c) You must not operate a CB transmitter which has been modified by any-
one in any way, including modification to operate on unauthorized frequencies or
with illegal power (see CB Rules 9 and 11).
95.426 (CB RULE 26) DO I HAVE TO MAKE MY CB STATION AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION?
(a) If an authorized FCC representative requests to inspect your CB sta-
tion, you must make your CB station and records available for inspection.
(b) A CB station includes all of the equipment you use.
95.427 (CB RULE 27) WHAT ARE MY STATION RECORDS?
Your station records include all of the following documents, as applicable:
(a) A copy of each response to an FCC violation notice or an FCC letter.
(See CB Rule 22.)
(b) Each written permission received from the FCC. (See CB Rule 19.)
95.428 (CB RULE 28) HOW DO I CONTACT THE FCC?
(a) Write to your nearest FCC Field Office if you:
(1) Want to report an interference complaint; OR
(2) Want to know if the FCC has type-accepted a transmitter for CB.
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Author's Notes:
Part 1 - Legal mumbo-jumbo.
The FCC rules contained in this booklet were current as of 1987. They may have
been altered as of this writing; if so, any updates will supersede the text con-
tained in this booklet. Text of FCC laws was entered verbatim from an official
FCC publication, and no alteration has been made by the author to the text or
intent of these rules. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
codes listed in this booklet; however, a few may be incorrect or have non-
standard definitions.
Text of the FCC laws contained may be copyrighted material, property of the
United States Government or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Author
of this booklet claims no right or ownership over any material contained herein.
This booklet must be distributed absolutely without charge. Any persons asking
any price for the distribution of this file may be guilty of illegal sale of
copyrighted material. I have composed this booklet strictly for the information
of any persons operating in the Citizens Band, or those interested in doing so.
No other purpose is intended or implied.
Part 2 - The other stuff.
This file was originally composed in January 1988. Minor revisions to the
format of the file were made in December 1990. I do not have a current copy of
the rules, so I was forced to stay with the 1987 version. Sorry!
I am not a lawyer, nor am I training to be one. (The legalese was necessary to
cover my backside. . .) I am, however, a CB operator who takes an active
interest in his hobby and enjoys talking with others who feel the same. If
anybody receiving this file knows of any updates or changes which have been made
to any of the FCC rules in this book, please update the text from the OFFICIAL
FCC TEXT and recirculate the file. Append your name and location to the end of
this page (to cover YOUR backside!). Please do not substitute bogus text for
the real stuff, as this can get us all into big trouble! Let it be known here
and now that all text is valid at the origin of this file. 73, all. 905 Live
on the side!
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12/09/1990 Originating Author: Ken Harris, "Crossfire," El Monte CA.