The Citizens Band lies between the shortwave
broadcast and 10-meter Amateur radio bands,
and was established by law in 1949. The Class D
two-way communications service was opened in
1959.(CB also includes a Class A citizens band
and Class C remote control frequencies.)
FCC Regulations
FCC regulations permit only “transmissions”
(one party to another) rather than “broadcasts”
(to a wide audience).Thus, advertising is not
allowed on CB Channels because that is “broad-
casting.”
FCC Warnings
All transmitter adjustments other than those
supplied by the manufacturer as front panel
operating controls, must be made by,or under
the supervision of,the holder of an FCC-issued
General Radio-Telephone Operator’s License.
Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular
diodes or other parts of a unique nature,with
parts other than those recommended by Cobra,
may cause violation of the technical regulations
of Part 95 of the FCC Rules,or violation of Type
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
You should read and understand Part 95 (included
with this unit) of the FCC Rules and Regulations,
before operating your Cobra radio,even though
the FCC no longer requires you to obtain an oper-
ator’s license.
What’s Included with Your 148 NW ST
1. CB transceiver 6. DC power cord
2. Microphone 7. FCC rules
3. Transceiver bracket 1. (not shown)
4. Microphone bracket
5. Operating Manual
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