Question:
Difference between CB and 10 Meter Radio?
David Keffer
2010-12-03 10:07:34 UTC
I am wondering... can i use a 10 meter radio as a cb radio also? what are the differences? What can one do but not the other?
Four answers:
2010-12-03 21:32:17 UTC
You can use a 10m amatuer radio as a CB if the radio can be modified to transmit and receive on the 11m band. However, this is not a good idea as many HF amatuer radios transmit over the legal wattage of 4 watts for the CB band designated by the FCC.



The differences between a 10m amatuer radio and a CB is the 10m radio operates specifically on the designated frequency range for amatuer radio operators who have a valid FCC license. A CB is a HF radio that transmits in the 26.965MHz to 27.405MHz range and is completely open to the public.
berta
2016-06-01 06:12:17 UTC
Adding to the previous answer. The 10 meter radio cannot be used to communicate with the CB, and CB certainly cannot be used to communicate with 10 meters. Modifying a 10 meter radio to operate on CB frequencies is illegal. Use of a 10 meter radio by unlicensed folks is illegal.
ccrider
2010-12-04 05:09:58 UTC
Let me add to this by answering your second question. 10m radios generally have, in addition to higher RF output power, additional modes of operation. CW (Morse Code) and FM (for repeater operation) are two of these modes, and sometimes digital modes are also included. The other difference is variable-frequency oscillation (VFO) meaning you can "spin the dial" rather than choosing specific channels found on a CB. On the other hand, CBs often have instant Channel 9, WX, and PA capabilities not found on 10m rigs. Most CBs do not have a frequency counter built into the display.
Richard G
2010-12-03 10:11:33 UTC
MAYBE!!!...if its possible that your radio will extend its frequencies between the two bands which are very close together


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