CB radio clubs were formed and hobbyists developed their own unique CB slang language along with 10-codes similar to the codes used by emergency services. Suddenly, the general public had access to a communications medium that previously had only been available to specialists. By the late 1960’s, advancements in solid state electronics allowed the size of the radio to be greatly reduced as well as the cost. ![]() CB radio channels are shared by many users at the same time and other stations must listen and wait for the shared channel to be available.īy the 1960’s, the CB radio was popular with businesses and radio hobbyists. Unlike amateur radio, CB radio does not require a license (although at one time, they did require a license to operate). In the United States, Citizen’s Band Radios operate on the 27-Mhz band whereas in Canada it is known as General Radio Services and operates on the 26 Mhz and 28 Mhz bands. Most countries have similar radio services. When Al Gross invented the CB radio in 1945, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) quickly opened up radio services for personal users of the radio. FCC opens up CB radio channels to the public By 1973, coinciding with the onset of the oil crisis, the CB Radio craze erupted. By 1960, the costs to produce the 23 channel radio were low enough that everyday Joes could afford to buy one. The radio became popular with small businesses and blue collar workers like carpenters, plumbers, and electricians who used the radio as a tool to communicate with coworkers. If you have any doubts or want further information please contact the RSM team on 0508 776463 or via the web site -īig thanks to RSM for preparing this post, we hope readers find it useful.The CB radio was invented in 1945 by Al Gross, the inventor of the walkie-talkie and owner of the Citizens Radio Corporation. If you are considering trading radio transmitters you also require a Licence to Supply. Sellers can legally only sell compliant walkie talkies in New Zealand and must ensure they are correctly labelled. This will indicate the radio meets the NZ requirements for use. If you are considering buying or selling one of these, please ensure the walkie talkie has either a Supplier Code Number (SCN) or RCM mark. Operation of FRS/GMRS, MURs and PMR radios will cause interference to these services. In New Zealand, the walkie talkies above all fall into areas that are licensed for commercial fixed and land mobile services, such as fire, ambulance, transport, rail and forestry. The USA also uses radio transmitters in the Multi Use Radio service ( MURs). There are 16 channels dispersed between the FRS channels on 462.550MHz – 462.725MHz and 467.550MHz – 467.725MHz. In addition they operate the General Mobile Radio Service ( GMRS). The USA utilises the Family Radio Service ( FRS), which operates on 14 channels in the frequency range of 462.5625MHz – 462.7125MHz and 467.5625MHz - 467.7125MHz. ![]() Walkie talkies from other countries aren’t acceptable in NZ. Equipment must meet the standard for use in either country and have the correct compliance labelling. The UHF band is referred to as the Personal Radio Service ( PRS) and is also used in Australia. ![]() Operation is covered by a free General User Radio Licence (GURL). ![]() This article focuses only on UHF services. New Zealand makes provision for Citizen Band radio usage on 40 channels in the frequency range 26.330MHz – 27.405MHz, and 80 UHF (ultra-high frequency) channels between 476.425MHz - 477.4125MHz. With the growth in online shopping, buyers and sellers alike can come unstuck by trading the wrong device. Interested in buying or selling walkie talkies? If so, read on. Trade Me has a great working relationship with RSM and we work actively with them to try and keep the static to a minimum. The walkie talkie product supplied on the site must meet the Radiocommunications Regulations. While RSM's post is fairly technical, its meaning is clear. What's also great is this guest post by MBIE's Radio Spectrum Management about the responsibilities one has when selling walkie talkies and CB radios in NZ. One set had a morse code button for tapping out secret messages. As kids my brothers and I used to play with walkie talkies for hours and hours running round the mean streets of Hastings.
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