CB is an abbreviation for "civilian band" (eng. CB, Citizen`s Band), adopted to refer to license-free radio communications available to all citizens on short waves in the 27 MHz band (in some countries, "CB" denotes any type of license-free radio communications on any free ranges).
Almost all over the world, starting from the 60s of the last century, the 26-28 MHz frequency range on a secondary basis (initially, this range was used as one of the “radio dumps”, a section of the range for dumping interference from industrial and medical equipment) was allocated for communication of citizens. The process of registering radio stations for operation on the civilian band at that time did not require special permission and was quite simple in this regard, it gained great popularity as a kind of free phone.
Remember! On civil band frequencies, any correspondent has the right to conduct any negotiations that do not violate current legislation, ethical standards and do not interfere with other correspondents.
Any participant in the radio exchange can request control (ask how it is heard, where it is heard, etc.). Respond to such requests, whenever possible, should always be polite.
Any correspondent in an emergency can send a distress signal.
Remember that tomorrow you yourself may find yourself in the same situation. You should not be likened to primitive and mentally unbalanced people who violate the ethics of communication or create all sorts of interference with the work of other correspondents.
In our country, it was allowed to use the civilian range from the beginning of 1989, while imposing severe restrictions on the transmitting equipment, an output power of 0.5 W, channels in “zeros” for AM, and 10 special channels were allocated for FM with a step of ... 12.5 kHz (these requirements corresponded, for example, to the Ural-Farmer radio station).
Later, the requirements for the equipment were relaxed and brought closer to the characteristics of foreign CB radio stations.
At the moment, the civil radio range extends from 26.960 MHz to 27.855 MHz (grids C and D), amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency (FM) and an output power of 10 watts. Until recently, citizens had to register their transmitting equipment. Since November 1, 2011, due to the entry into force of the “Decree of October 13, 2011 N 837 ON AMENDING THE DECISION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OF OCTOBER 12, 2004 N 539”, restrictions for portable radio stations of the civil range have been canceled.
Despite the removal of some restrictions, there are still rules prohibiting the use, for example, amplifiers. To minimize their own moral and material damage it should be remembered that:
Amplifier is illegal! However, only an employee of RSKOMNADZOR authorized and competent in these matters can check its availability, performance and issue a verdict on violation of the law.
If you find an amplifier with an authorized person, you can try to “negotiate” by referring to the communication law, which states that any citizen can use any frequency and operate any output power in an emergency if it is required to save someone's life or health. It is safe to assume that in the event of an accident, being on the outskirts of Moscow, for example, you will not be able to contact a bare station with service 112, the dispatcher of which is located in the center.
All over the world, the civil band is divided into channels (fixed communication frequencies) and grids (each grid contains 40 channels). The minimum frequency difference between the two nearest channels is 10 kHz. Each grid occupies a frequency band of 450 kHz. The frequency difference between the channels of the same name in neighboring grids corresponds to the same 450 kHz. In total, there are two frequency standards: Russian and European (in the jargon “zeros” and “fives”), differing from each other only in that the arithmetic value of the channel frequency of the European range is always 5 kHz higher than the Russian one (for example, the 20th channel of grid C – Russia is on 27.200 MHz, and the same channel in the European standard is 27.205 MHz).
The Russian frequency grid is usually present in modern equipment, but it is used very infrequently. This standard is popular in such regions as Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, the Baltic States, Poland. Very often in this frequency standard they work "for a distance" during passages (calling frequency 27.200 MHz). In other cases, in the civilian band they usually work in "fives".
If in the same channel one of the correspondents works in the Russian standard, and the other in the European one, they will receive each other with strong distortions and only at a short distance.
In the civil range, two types of modulation are also common (methods of superimposing sound on a radio signal): amplitude (AM) and frequency (FM). Amplitude modulation strongly (about one and a half times, other things being equal) loses to frequency modulation in the range of confident communication. To date, all over the world, amplitude modulation in the civil band is used quite rarely. Perhaps, it is traditionally used only by truckers. This has been going on since the 50s, when work in the civilian range was first allowed in America. The fact is that in those years, electronics lagged far behind today's, and stations with frequency modulation simply were not produced. More than half a century has passed, but this tradition is firmly rooted, despite the fact that amplitude modulation is very noticeably inferior to frequency modulation in a number of factors, such as the range / quality of communication, noise immunity, etc. To this day, Americans work at AM.
If in the same channel one of the correspondents works in AM and the other in FM, they will receive each other with strong distortion.
Usually, when denoting the channel of a particular dispatch service or group of individuals, it is customary to indicate, in addition to its number and grid, also the frequency standard and the type of modulation. For example, 9 eC(FM) (9 - channel number, C - grid, e - European frequency standard, FM - type of modulation) - established throughout the world channel of the Rescue Service. In this channel, you can transmit information about offenses, accidents, accidents, ask for help. Our Rescue Service (112) works in this standard only in some cities and towns. 15 eMYSELF) is considered to be a trucker's channel all over the world.
Grids, frequencies and countries
Depending on the country, the use of this range is either minimally regulated by the rules for conducting local communications, or not regulated at all.
The table shows the general frequency grid (AE, BE, CE, DE, EE, FE, GE, HE, IE, JE grids). Each frequency channel ends with 5. Russian grids (AP, BP, CP, DP, EP, FP, GP, HP, IP, JP) end with 0. For example, 45AE - 26295 MHz (European channel), 45AP - 26290 MHz ( Russian financial).
Channels 41 - 45 are "holes", gaps between channels 1 to 40
Colored frequency channels are officially allowed for use in the Russian Federation.
Channel CE9 and CE19 are international distress channels for emergencies.
Channel CE15 - international channel of cargo carriers (truckers).
CB radio frequencies of England
In England, at the beginning of the eighties, its civil radio range was adopted - CB27 / 81 with only NFM modulation, and later they adopted the generally accepted international grid in addition - UK CEPT
UK CB27/81: 40 NFM channels, up to 4W
1 27.60125 11 27.70125 21 27.80125 31 27.90125
2 27.61125 12 27.71125 22 27.81125 32 27.91125
3 27.62125 13 27.72125 23 27.82125 33 27.92125
4 27.63125 14 27.73125 24 27.83125 34 27.93125
5 27.64125 15 27.74125 25 27.84125 35 27.94125
6 27.65125 16 27.75125 26 27.85125 36 27.95125
7 27.66125 17 27.76125 27 27.86125 37 27.96125
8 27.67125 18 27.77125 28 27.87125 38 27.97125
9 27.681 25 19 27.78125 29 27.88125 39 27.98125
10 27.6925 20 27.79125 30 27.89125 40 27.99125
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UK CEPT: 40 FM channels, up to 4W - grid C in the table above
934 UK: 20 channels, up to 8W of power. The canal grid closed in 1998.
1 934.0125 11 934.5125
2 934.0625 12 934.5625
3 934.1125 13 934.6125
4 934.1625 14 934.6625
5 934.2125 15 934.7125
6 934.2625 16 934.7625
7 934.3125 17 934.8125
8 934.3625 18 934.8625
9 934.4125 19 934.9125
10 934.4625 20 934.9625
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CB radio frequencies Australia
Australian 27 MHz: 40 AM channels. up to 4 W
Australian 27 MHz
1 27.9650 11 27.0850 21 27.2150 31 27.3150
2 27.9750 12 27.1050 22 27.2250 32 27.3250
3 27.9850 13 27.1150 23 27.2550 33 27.3350
4 27.0050 14 27.1250 24 27.2350 34 27.3450
5 27.0150 15 27.1350 25 27.2450 35 27.3550
6 27.0250 16 27.1550 26 27.2650 36 27.3650
7 27.0350 17 27.1650 27 27.2750 37 27.3750
8 27.0550 18 27.1750 28 27.2850 38 27.3850
9 27.0650 19 27.1850 29 27.2950 39 27.3950
10 27.0750 20 27.2050 30 27.3050 40 27.4050
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Australian 476 MHz: 40 FM channels. up to 5 W
Australian 476 MHz
1 476.425 11 476.675 21 476.925 31 477.175
2 476.450 12 476.700 22 476.950 32 477.200
3 476.475 13 476.725 23 476.975 33 477.225
4 476.500 14 476.750 24 477.000 34 477.250
5 476.525 15 476.775 25 477.025 35 477.275
6 476.550 16 476.800 26 477.050 36 477.300
7 476.575 17 476.825 27 477.075 37 477.325
8 476.600 18 476.850 28 477.100 38 477.350
9 476.625 19 476.875 29 477.125 39 477.375
10 476.650 20 476.900 30 477.150 40 477.400
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CB radio frequencies New Zealand
New Zealand: 26 MHz 40 channels AM up to 4 W, SSB up to 12 W
New Zealand 26 MHz
CBL-1 26.330 CBL-11 26.450 CBL-21 26.580 CBL-31 26.680
CBL-2 26.340 CBL-12 26.470 CBL-22 26.590 CBL-32 26.690
CBL-3 26.350 CBL-13 26.480 CBL-23 26.620 CBL-33 26.700
CBL-4 26.370 CBL-14 26.490 CBL-24 26.600 CBL-34 26.710
CBL-5 26.380 CBL-15 26.500 CBL-25 26.610 CBL-35 26.720
CBL-6 26.390 CBL-16 26.520 CBL-26 26.630 CBL-36 26.730
CBL-7 26.400 CBL-17 26.530 CBL-27 26.640 CBL-37 26.740
CBL-8 26.420 CBL-18 26.540 CBL-28 26.650 CBL-38 26.750
CBL-9 26.430 CBL-19 26.550 CBL-29 26.660 CBL-39 26.760
CBL-10 26.440 CBL-20 26.570 CBL-30 26.670 CBL-40 26.770
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New Zealand: 27 MHz 40 channels AM up to 4 W, SSB up to 12 W
New Zealand 27 MHz
CBU-1 27.9650 CBU-11 27.0850 CBU-21 27.2150 CBU-31 27.3150
CBU-2 27.9750 CBU-12 27.1050 CBU-22 27.2250 CBU-32 27.3250
CBU-3 27.9850 CBU-13 27.1150 CBU-23 27.2550 CBU-33 27.3350
CBU-4 27.0050 CBU-14 27.1250 CBU-24 27.2350 CBU-34 27.3450
CBU-5 27.0150 CBU-15 27.1350 CBU-25 27.2450 CBU-35 27.3550
CBU-6 27.0250 CBU-16 27.1550 CBU-26 27.2650 CBU-36 27.3650
CBU-7 27.0350 CBU-17 27.1650 CBU-27 27.2750 CBU-37 27.3750
CBU-8 27.0550 CBU-18 27.1750 CBU-28 27.2850 CBU-38 27.3850
CBU-9 27.0650 CBU-19 27.1850 CBU-29 27.2950 CBU-39 27.3950
CBU-10 27.0750 CBU-20 27.2050 CBU-30 27.3050 CBU-40 27.4050
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New Zealand: 476-477 MHz 80 channels AM up to 4W, SSB up to 12W
New Zealand 476-477 MHz
PRS-1 476.4250 Repeater Channel
PRS-2 476.4500 Repeater Channel
PRS-3 476.4750 Repeater Channel
PRS-4 476.5000 Repeater Channel
PRS-5 476.5250 Emergency repeater output
PRS-6 476.5500 Repeater Channel
PRS-7 476.5750 Repeater Channel
PRS-8 476.6000 Repeater Channel
PRS-9 476.6250 General Chat Channel
PRS-10 476.6500 General Chat Channel
PRS-11 476.6750 Call Channel
PRS-12 476.7000 General Chat Channel
PRS-13 476.7250 General Chat Channel
PRS-14 476.7500 General Chat Channel
PRS-15 476.7750 General Chat Channel
PRS-16 476.8000 General Chat Channel
PRS-17 476.8250 General Chat Channel
PRS-18 476.8500 General Chat Channel
PRS-19 476.8750 General Chat Channel
PRS-20 476.9000 General Chat Channel
PRS-21 476.9250 General Chat Channel
PRS-22 476.9500 Data Only (No Voice - No Packet)
PRS-23 476.9750 Data Only (No Voice - No Packet)
PRS-24 477.0000 General Chat Channel
PRS-25 477.0250 General Chat Channel
PRS-26 477.0500 General Chat Channel
PRS-27 477.0750 General Chat Channel
PRS-28 477.1000 General Chat Channel
PRS-29 477.1250 Road Channel between Sydney and Brisbane via Pacific Mwy/Hwy.
PRS-30 477.1500 General Chat Channel
PRS-31 477.1750 Repeater Input
PRS-32 477.2000 Repeater Input
PRS-33 477.2250 Repeater Input
PRS-34 477.2500 Repeater Input
PRS-35 477.2750 Emergency repeater input
PRS-36 477.3000 Repeater Input
PRS-37 477.3250 Repeater Input
PRS-38 477.3500 Repeater Input
PRS-39 477.3750 General Chat Channel
PRS-40 477.4000 Road Channel Australia Wide
PRS-41 476.4375 Repeater Channel
PRS-42 476.4625 Repeater Channel
PRS-43 476.4875 Repeater Channel
PRS-44 476.5125 Repeater Channel
PRS-45 476.5375 Repeater Channel
PRS-46 476.5625 Repeater Channel
PRS-47 476.5875 Repeater Channel
PRS-48 476.6125 Repeater Channel
PRS-49 476.6375 General Chat Channel
PRS-50 476.6625 General Chat Channel
PRS-51 476.6875 General Chat Channel
PRS-52 476.7125 General Chat Channel
PRS-53 476.7375 General Chat Channel
PRS-54 476.7625 General Chat Channel
PRS-55 476.7875 General Chat Channel
PRS-56 476.8125 General Chat Channel
PRS-57 476.8375 General Chat Channel
PRS-58 476.8625 General Chat Channel
PRS-59 476.8875 General Chat Channel
PRS-60 476.9125 General Chat Channel
PRS-61 476.9375 Reserved for Future Expansion
PRS-62 476.9625 Reserved for Future Expansion
PRS-63 476.9875 Reserved for Future Expansion
PRS-64 477.0125 General Chat Channel
PRS-65 477.0375 General Chat Channel
PRS-66 477.0625 General Chat Channel
PRS-67 477.0875 General Chat Channel
PRS-68 477.1125 General Chat Channel
PRS-69 477.1375 General Chat Channel
PRS-70 477.1625 General Chat Channel
PRS-71 477.1875 Repeater Input
PRS-72 477.2125 Repeater Input
PRS-73 477.2375 Repeater Input
PRS-74 477.2625 Repeater Input
PRS-75 477.2875 Repeater Input
PRS-76 477.3125 Repeater Input
PRS-77 477.3375 Repeater Input
PRS-78 477.3625 Repeater Input
PRS-79 477.3875 General Chat Channel
PRS-80 477.4125 General Chat Channel
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CB radio frequencies USA and Canada
CB radio frequency
Ultra Low is used in the US and Canada.
1 25.165
2 25.175
3 25.185
3a 25.195
4 25.205
5 25.215
6 25.225
7 25.235
7a 25.245
8 25.255
9 25.265
10 25.275
11 25.285
11a 25.295
12 25.305
13 25.315
14 25.325
15 25.335
15a 25.345
16 25.355
17 25.365
18 25.375
19 25.385
19a 25.395
20 25.405
21 25.415
22 25.425
23 25.455
24 25.435
25 25.445
26 25.365
27 25.375
28 25.385
29 25.395
30 25.505
31 25.515
32 25.525
33 25.535
34 25.545
35 25.555
36 25.565
37 25.575
38 25.585
39 25.595
40 25.605
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Super Low is used in the US and Canada.
1 25.615
2 25.625
3 25.635
3a 25.645
4 25.655
5 25.665
6 25.675
7 25.685
7a 25.695
8 25.705
9 25.715
10 25.725
11 25.735
11a 25.745
12 25.755
13 25.765
14 25.775
15 25.785
15a 25.795
16 25.805
17 25.815
18 25.825
19 25.835
19a 25.845
20 25.855
21 25.865
22 25.875
23 25.905
24 25.885
25 25.895
26 25.915
27 25.925
28 25.935
29 25.945
30 25.955
31 25.965
32 25.975
33 25.985
34 25.995
35 26.005
36 26.015
37 26.025
38 26.035
39 26.045
40 26.055
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Low Low is used in the US and Canada.
1 26.065
2 26.075
3 26.085
3a 26.095
4 26.105
5 26.115
6 26.125
7 26.135
7a 26.145
8 26.155
9 26.165
10 26.175
11 26.185
11a 26.195
12 26.205
13 26.215
14 26.225
15 26.235
15a 26.245
16 26.255
17 26.265
18 26.275
19 26.285
19a 26.295
20 25.305
21 26.315
22 26.325
23 26.335
24 26.345
25 26.355
26 26.365
27 26.375
28 26.385
29 26.395
30 26.405
31 26.415
32 26.425
33 26.435
34 26.445
35 26.455
36 26.465
37 26.475
38 26.485
39 26.495
40 26.505
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Low is used in the US and Canada.
1 26.515
2 26.525
3 26.535
3a 26.545
4 26.555
5 26.565
6 26.575
7 26.585
7a 26.595
8 26.605
9 26.615
10 26.625
11 26.635
11a 26.645
12 26.655
13 26.665
14 26.675
15 26.685
15a 26.695
16 26.705
17 26.715
18 26.725
19 26.835
19a 26.745
20 26.755
21 26.765
22 26.775
23 26.805
24 26.785
25 26.795
26 26.815
27 26.825
28 26.835
29 26.845
30 26.855
31 26.865
32 26.875
33 26.885
34 26.895
35 26.905
36 26.915
37 26.925
38 26.935
39 26.945
40 26.955
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Mid is used in Canada. US main band: 40 AM/SSB channels
1 26.965
2 26.975
3 26.985
3a 26.995
4 27.005
5 27.015
6 27.025
7 27.035
7a 27.045
8 27.055
9 27.065
10 27.075
11 27.085
11a 27.095
12 27.105
13 27.115
14 27.125
15 27.135
15a 27.145
16 27.155
17 27.165
18 27.175
19 27.185
19a 27.195
20 27.205
21 27.215
22 27.225
23 27.255
24 27.235
25 27.245
26 27.265
27 27.275
28 27.285
29 27.295
30 27.305
31 27.315
32 27.325
33 27.335
34 27.345
35 27.355
36 27.365
37 27.375
38 27.385
39 27.395
40 27.405
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High is used in the US and Canada.
1 27.415
2 27.425
3 27.435
3a 27.445
4 27.455
5 27.465
6 27.475
7 27.485
7a 27.495
8 27.505
9 27.515
10 27.525
11 27.535
11a 27.545
12 27.555
13 27.565
14 27.575
15 27.585
15a 27.595
16 27.605
17 27.615
18 27.625
19 27.635
19a 27.645
20 27.655
21 27.665
22 27.675
23 27.705
24 27.685
25 27.695
26 27.715
27 27.725
28 27.735
29 27.745
30 27.755
31 27.765
32 27.775
33 27.785
34 27.795
35 27.805
36 27.815
37 27.825
38 27.835
39 27.845
40 27.855
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High High is used in the US and Canada.
1 27.865
2 27.875
3 27.885
3a 27.885
4 27.905
5 27.915
6 27.925
7 27.935
7a 27.945
8 27.955
9 27.965
10 27.975
11 27.985
11a 27.995
12 28.005
13 28.015
14 28.025
15 28.035
15a 28.045
16 28.055
17 28.065
18 28.075
19 28.085
19a 28.095
20 28.105
21 28.115
22 28.125
23 28.155
24 28.135
25 28.145
26 28.165
27 28.175
28 28.185
29 28.195
30 28.205
31 28.215
32 28.225
33 28.235
34 28.245
35 28.255
36 28.265
37 28.275
38 28.285
39 28.295
40 28.305
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Super High is used in the US and Canada.
1 28.315
2 28.325
3 28.335
3a 28.345
4 28.355
5 28.365
6 28.375
7 28.385
7a 28.395
8 28.405
9 28.415
10 28.425
11 28.435
11a 28.445
12 28.455
13 28.465
14 28.475
15 28.485
15a 28.495
16 28.505
17 28.515
18 28.525
19 28.535
19a 28.545
20 28.555
21 28.565
22 28.575
23 28.605
24 28.585
25 28.595
26 28.615
27 28.625
28 28.635
29 28.645
30 28.655
31 28.665
32 28.675
33 28.685
34 28.695
35 28.705
36 28.715
37 28.725
38 28.735
39 28.745
40 28.755
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Ultra High is used in the US and Canada.
1 28.765
2 28.775
3 28.785
3a 28.795
4 28.805
5 28.815
6 28.825
7 28.835
7a 28.845
8 28.855
9 28.865
10 28.875
11 28.885
11a 28.895
12 28.905
13 28.915
14 28.925
15 28.935
15a 28.945
16 28.955
17 28.965
18 28.975
19 28.985
19a 28.995
20 29.005
21 29.015
22 29.025
23 29.055
24 29.035
25 29.045
26 29.065
27 29.075
28 29.085
29 29.095
30 29.105
31 29.115
32 29.125
33 29.135
34 29.145
35 29.155
36 29.165
37 29.175
38 29.185
39 29.195
40 29.205
Due to the good communication range and relatively high power, Citizen Band radio stations are common among our fellow citizens. Radio stations with transmitter power up to 10 W do not require licensing in our country. Walkie-talkies are used by truckers (AM modulation, channel 15, C grid), taxi services, cargo carriers, they work well on rough terrain, in forests, so they can be used as an alternative communication between tourists, hunters and fishermen. In case of an emergency, rescuers can be called on grid C channel 9. The only disadvantage of CB 27 MHz portable walkie-talkies is a large battery and too long antenna.
Choice of CB radio: portable or car
There are automobile and portable walkie-talkies of the CB range. The former, as a rule, have more power, they have a full-fledged reception path. The latter are less common. Indeed, for the MW range, an antenna of great length is needed, which is a big minus for a wearable device. It is impossible to infinitely shorten the antenna, as a result of which such models have long “tails”. In addition, a shortened antenna degrades the quality of communication. Therefore, a portable Cb walkie-talkie has a short radio range.
Portable CB radio in the car has the following characteristics:
- have more power (preferably 6–10 W);
- work in a wide range of operating temperatures, have a strong sealed housing with reliable protection against moisture and solid particles;
- have a capacious battery that provides long battery life;
- have good noise suppression;
- have a frequency and amplitude modulation switch (truck drivers' devices are set to AM mode).
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All over the world, the main channels for CBS are channels starting at a frequency of 26.965 MHz and going with a frequency step that is a multiple of 10 kHz (26.975 MHz, 26.985 MHz, etc.). These channels have symbols from 1st to 40th, and in Russia they are called in amateur radio slang " Europe (E)" or " fives".
Due to the growth in the number of users in some countries, additional grids appeared with the same step of 10 kHz, but with shifted frequencies in relation to the main ones, with the same channel numbering. For example, 1 channel will correspond to a frequency of 26.960 MHz. these frequencies are most commonly referred to as " Poland(P)"
In Russia, the Polish frequency numbering was originally adopted, but they call it " Russia (R)" or " zeros". Currently, the bulk of Russian CBS users use the "fives", that is, the "European" numbering, the "Russian" numbering is used by radio amateurs.
For the convenience of users, the grids were marked with letters. Marking is considered classic when the main range is indicated by the letter "C". The most common channel description is the following:
- the first letter (“C”) denotes a grid containing a set of 40 channels. If the first letter is not specified, then it is assumed that it is ("C"). For example (C9EF, 9EF)
- further ("9") - channel number. Sometimes channels below 10 may be indicated by 2 digits. For example (C9EF, C09EF)
- followed by an optional designation ("E") for the "European" or mandatory ("R") for the "Russian" frequency grid. For example (C9EF, C9F, C9RF)
- at the end - the modulation used ("FM") or ("F"), ("AM") or ("A"). e.g. (C9EFM, C9EF, C9EAM, C9EA)
Example of correct designation: C9EF, C9EA, C9RF, C9RA
At some radio stations, the frequency grids may not coincide with the generally accepted standards in Russia, for example, 1 channel of grid C may correspond to 1 channel of grid D (for example, Megajet radio stations).
Sometimes foreign manufacturers get confused with the "Russian" frequency grid and when choosing the "Russia" grid, the radio station is included in the "European" standard (for example, the Alan-42 radio station). In this case, it is necessary to select the "Polish" frequency grid.
All this is shown in the table below.
Some CBS channels are conditionally allocated for special use. Some models of radio stations even have separate buttons for quickly switching to such channels.
C9EF (27.065 MHz)- calling channel of the rescue service.
At the moment, it is practically not used, however, it is forbidden to conduct negotiations on it that are not related to the provision of assistance.
Drivers use their calling channel to get help.
Channel 9 of the "Russian" frequency grid C9RF (27.060 MHz) has no restrictions and can be used for negotiations.
C15EA (27.135 MHz, grid "C", 15 channel, "Europe", AM modulation)
Truckers communicate on it, and everyone who has a radio station in a car throughout Russia.
C15EF (27.135 MHz, grid "C", 15 channel, "Europe", FM modulation)- calling car channel.
Now more and more drivers are switching to FM modulation. This is due to the fact that FM modulation gives better sound quality and greater range in urban environments.
Currently, channel 2 of the PMR range (frequency 446.01875 MHz) is used in parallel with CBS. To obtain a long range in the PMR band, an external antenna must be used.
27.140 MHz- frequency for the operation of low-power devices with a range of several tens of meters.
The empty space ("hole") between 15 and 16 channels is used.
Currently, it is practically not used, since the automobile channel interferes with work at this frequency.
The frequency has been used in "Walkie-Talkie" children's radios, remote-controlled toys, remote gate opening/closing systems, and other devices for transmitting information over short distances.
C19EF, C19EA (27.185 MHz)- information channel.
Designed to transmit automotive information - weather, traffic jams, announcements.
Currently, it is practically not used, all information is transmitted on the automobile channel.
The use of this channel is not recommended, because it interferes with the work of radio amateurs at a frequency of 27.190 MHz.
Channel 19 of the "Russian" frequency grid C19RF (27.180 MHz) has no restrictions and can be used for negotiations.
27.190 MHz- calling amateur radio frequency for long-distance communications with SSB modulation.
The empty space ("hole") between channels 19 and 20 is used.
C20RF (27.200 MHz)- calling amateur radio channel for long-distance communications with FM modulation.
Amplifiers are often used on this channel, and the output power can reach several tens or even hundreds of watts.
C27RA (27.270 MHz)- QRP calling amateur radio channel for long-distance communications with AM modulation.
It is not customary to use amplifiers on this channel, so the output power is usually equal to the power of the radio station and does not exceed a few watts.
The choice is not easy. There are quite a few walkie-talkies, all of them, in fact, are similar, but have their own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. First of all, if you are going to buy a radio station, puzzle yourself with the question: “What will I use it for?” Having painted the range of needs on a piece of paper, you can already consciously make a choice from the whole variety of radio stations on the market. Next, there will be a list of micro-reviews, worthy and not very, in my opinion, radio stations with which I somehow had to work, or collect information on their characteristics, operation, reliability.
There is one more point that I would like to mention. Sellers in the markets themselves do not know what they are selling! Consulting them is useless and even harmful! They are cunning people, seeing who is in front of them, what questions they ask, they draw the appropriate conclusions. Their task is to sell stale goods, which most likely will not suit you. Then, after installation and the start of operation, there comes a disappointment from communication and a complete rejection of it. Of course, not all sellers are like that, but the majority, and this is sad.
The data is current as of the beginning of 2017! Last update 02/26/17!
If errors, inaccuracies and blunders are found, the information will be corrected and supplemented. If you find something similar, please leave a comment at the end of the article.
AnyTone AT-310M
Clones: Albrecht AE-6310, Allamat 409, Megawat PRO-1000, Overmax Delta, Team TS-9M Multi, Optim Pilgrim, Supra VRS-300
Pretty popular model on the market. The Albrecht AE6310 clone, which can also be bought in the country's markets, differs from the Albrecht only in the absence of inscriptions on the muzzle. Good in performance, but strangely designed in terms of control apparatus. The design is primitive, but quite comfortable. Questions remain only to the display, on which it is impossible to understand in which grid the device operates. For those who constantly sit in the same grid and channel, this does not matter much.
Advantages:
- nice sound on reception
- normal modulation out of the box (can be further improved with refinement)
- the presence of 2 adequate noise suppressors (requires refinement and adjustment)
- presence of 0/5 (via processor reset)
Flaws:
- ergonomics of station control (it is not clear in which grid the station is located, switching is confusing)
- - no S-meter
Suitable for an undemanding user, it will work well both in a taxi and in the cab of a trucker. Not recommended for advanced users.
Clones: Stabo XM4006, Avanti Primo, CRUISE 608M.
The station has been on the market for several years. Over the entire period, only about 500 pieces were brought into the country (for 2013). First batch with serial numbers 0670A111200(xxx). Despite all this, at the moment it is the most advanced, of all variety, CB transceiver (without SSB) for a car and even a base. The station has a bunch of settings typical of higher class devices (NB / ANL, ATT, RB, VFO). Individual settings are stored for each channel, including modulation. There is a VFO mode. compressor and expander. Headset with DTMF keypad for direct frequency entry and DTMF codes. However, as practice has shown, cases of marriage are frequent.
Advantages:
- convenient control
- very good receiver sensitivity - the presence of an attenuator
- nice sound on reception
- good modulation out of the box
- the presence of 3 adequate noise suppressors (requires refinement and adjustment)
- the presence of 0/5 (through a processor reset, or the DW button for KRUIZ-608M)
- VFO mode available - 8 display backlight options - full set of CTCSS codes - comfortable headset
Flaws:
- a lot of marriage. You have to choose from a bunch of good stations by testing before buying.
See disadvantages. General impressions of the station are good. Suitable for organizing a closed network with tone noise reduction to protect against long-distance passages. Recommended for users familiar with soldering irons, oscilloscopes and standard signal generators, because sooner or later you will have to fix it.
AnyTone AT-5555
Clones: Alpha 10 Max AM-1000, Aquario RP-80, Avanti Grande, Comtex CT-1000DX, Hannover BR-9000, Intek HR-5500, K-po DX-5000, Maas DX-5000, Superstar SS6900 Close relatives: , CRE 8900 , Kenwood TH-9000
BASIC transceiver for 12-11-10 meters bands. It has all the necessary functionality for carrying out short-range and long-distance communications. It has already gone through 4 revisions, the latest is v6. Full set of modulations (AM, FM, LSB, USB, CW), everything except digital modes. Available attenuator, receiver sensitivity adjustment, output power adjustment (in latest versions power increased to 40W). In general, everything is almost like in adult HF technology, with the exception that the receiver circuitry was inherited from CB equipment with a low dynamic range. In other words, we have a very fancy CB base station. You can operate it right out of the box, but with caution, since there are points that can and should be eliminated before operation, such as replacing the thermal paste on transistors and setting the receive and transmit frequencies.
Advantages:
- wide range of reception and transmission
- high power (adjustable from 2 to 40 watts)
- pleasant sound on reception - very good receiver sensitivity (there is an adjustment)
- the presence of an attenuator, a suppressor of impulse noise
- decent modulation out of the box (it can be further improved, replacing the microphone with an electret one, with the addition of a board for phantom power)
- the presence of 2 noise suppressors (require adjustment)
- availability 0/5 (restructuring by clarifier knob)
- well-read display
- built-in SWR, volt meters
- protection against excess SWR - protection against increased (lower) supply voltage
Flaws:
- the size
- internal adjustment of the frequencies of reception and transmission from the factory, raises questions (needs to be further adjusted)
- little thermal paste on the output stage transistors and stabilizers
- microphone jack on the side
Clones: Anytone AT-5288, CRT Mini, MAXLOG ML-100 Plus, Samlex 1000, Soontone ST-5288, Storm CB100 Plus.
Closest relatives: MegaJet 2701 (technically).
The youngest and simplest model among Alan-Midland. It differs by rather primitive circuitry and mediocre parameters. Works only in 1 grid, 40 channels. It should be said that at the moment, a lot of things are being sold under the Alan 100+ brand, and they have nothing to do with Midland-Alan. Since the model at one time gained popularity with its simplicity and price, everyone rushed to clone it, continuing to simplify the already primitive scheme and reduce the cost of what Midland had already managed to reduce the cost of. I don't even want to talk about the consequences of such simplifications.
Advantages:
- well-read LED display
- comfortable headset
- nice sound on reception
Flaws:
- low receiver sensitivity
- no switching 0/5
- no S-meter
The station is suitable for creating a “Bomzh-Komplekt” in order to give it to someone in the convoy to provide “whatever” class communication. Other than that, it's best not to get involved.
Alan 78 Plus
Clones: Anytone AT-708, MAXLOG M-708, MAXLOG ML-78 Plus, Maxon MCB-78K, Soontone ST-708, Storm Matrix
Closest relatives: Midland 278
In the past, practically a people's station. Not badly conceived and quite reliable, it was well-deservedly popular with truckers, taxi drivers and just amateurs. At the moment, technological progress and the desire for profit from manufacturers who want to make cheaper and sell more expensive have led to the fact that the reliability of the stations produced has fallen dramatically. In the latest releases, those that are multi-standard, and on SMD components, the manufacturer used in the output stage field-effect transistor, powered with violations in the circuit. And since there is no protection there, if you suddenly forget to connect the antenna and accidentally press the transmission, then the output stage will quickly go to the next world, and it costs quite a lot of money. There is also the problem of a strong dimming of the display backlight during transmission (the station is powered through very thin tracks on the board). Often come across bad microphones in headsets. A VCO filled with paraffin, during long-term operation and temperature fluctuations, is able to self-destruct contact at the soldering points of its parts, from which reception and transmission may periodically disappear. I do not recommend contacting these stations.
Advantages:
- nice sound on reception
- convenient control
- wide range of reception and transmission
- multistandard in latest versions -
- comfortable headset
Flaws:
- the size
- poor reliability of the output stage in recent batches
- the headset cord stiffens in the cold
If you have managed to purchase a new version of Alan 78+, you can try to make something similar to a normal station out of it, provided that you need this particular station, otherwise, it is better to get rid of it by giving or selling to the enemy.
Midland 278
Clones: no
Closest relatives: Alan 78+
The next generation of stations after Alan 78+. In fact, an attempt to return the positions of the old Alan 78+. The backlight of the display is blue. The design of the front panel has been changed. The output stage does not fly out of the way. For the rest, we read above about the advantages and disadvantages of Alan 78+. Not recommended for purchase.
Advantages:
- convenient control
- nice sound on reception
- comfortable headset
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue - switching 0/5 (through a processor reset)
- multistandard
Flaws:
- the size
- the presence of one threshold noise suppressor
- the headset cord stiffens in the cold
Clones: no
Closest relatives: Midland 278
A breakthrough among the midlands. The stations finally have an adequately working automatic noise suppressor. Yes, yes, in this midland it is and works. The backlight of the display was changed to white-lunar. The output stage, although made on the field, should not burn out so easily if the PTT is pressed unsuccessfully. The reception sound is quite pleasant. The modulation out of the box is terrifyingly booming. The list of procedures for finalizing the modulation is impressive, however, it allows you to completely change the sound to transmission. The VCO issues common to all Midlands are also there, however, if you like Midland, this is the best option from the entire range of CTE products at the moment .
Advantages:
- convenient control
- nice sound on reception
- comfortable headset
- well-read display
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- multistandard
- toggle 0/5 (via CPU reset)
- the presence of 2 adequate noise suppressors (require adjustment and refinement)
- modulation becomes a virtue only after a major overhaul
Flaws:
- the size
- the headset cord stiffens in the cold
The work is quite labor intensive. After completion, it can be recommended for a wide range of tasks.
Alan 48 Plus
Clones: No
Closest relatives: Alan 248 Plus
The station has been on the market for quite a decent period of time. The old ones built on conventional output components (not SMD) were quite reliable and unpretentious in operation. With the transition to SMD, the introduction of a multistandard, and the absence of any upgrades according to the general scheme, they lost their positions in the market. Despite the transition to SMD, problems with VCOs are also present here, although they are much less common. Against the background of other stations, with the exception of the AT-5555, it has impressive dimensions and will not fit into any interior of the cabin. The blue backlighting of the buttons and the display of the Alan 248 Plus causes nothing but disgust.
Advantages:
- convenient control
- nice sound on reception
- good receiver sensitivity
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- multistandard
Flaws:
- the size
- the headset cord stiffens in the cold
After modifications, it can be operated on the base, however, it is better to look for another option.
Clones: no Next of kin: Alan 248 Excel
Everything said for the Alan 48 Plus is also true for the Alan 48 Excel. The station differs from the Alan 48 Plus, in fact, only by the presence of an S-meter, a different button layout and the ESP2 noise reduction system, which, in fact, almost does not work. The station, in general, is not bad, but is already outdated, and modern modifications are not competitive.
Advantages:
- convenient control
- nice sound on reception
- good receiver sensitivity
- wide range of reception and transmission
- the presence of adjustment of the sensitivity of the receiver after refinement modulation becomes an advantage
- multistandard
- switching 0/5 (via processor reset, in newer models)
Flaws:
- the size
- the presence of one threshold noise suppressor (with the introduction of hysteresis, it becomes much more convenient to use such a station)
- the headset cord stiffens in the cold, the display is clearly visible only from the front and above
As well as Alan 48 Plus, it is able to function on the base, but it is better not to get involved.
Midland 77/120
Clones: No
Quite an interesting model for installation in 1DIN, for example, under or instead of the radio. Has a speaker on the muzzle. Illumination is green. After refinement, the modulation becomes sonorous and beautiful. Noise suppressor only threshold. It is being finalized and after modification it works more correctly.
Advantages:
- size 1 DIN
- convenient control
- good receiver sensitivity
- multistandard
- toggle 0/5 (via CPU reset)
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
Flaws:
- the presence of one threshold noise suppressor (with the introduction of hysteresis, it becomes much more convenient to use such a station)
- the headset cord stiffens in the cold
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
If you desperately need to install the station in a 1DIN connector, then I recommend looking towards Yosan Excaluibur (Turbo).
Midland 203 See Alan 100 Plus
MegaJet MJ-3031M (Turbo)
Clones: Alpha 10 Mini AM-500, Procom PRO-3031MT, Yosan JC-3031M
The first CB radio on the market with automatic squelch. It has been around for quite some time and is still being produced. Due to its popularity, it is actively counterfeited by the Chinese. The only way to tell a fake from an original is to open the case. According to the behavior in the store, the stations are the same. After being installed in a car, a fake, corny, does not work as it should, has a stupid receiver, terrible modulation and non-working noise suppressors. Check when buying by unrolling the case. Fake boards have muzzles on the cables, and not on the connectors. The original station is distinguished by a correctly working automatic noise suppressor, and good ergonomics. After finalizing the modulation and the threshold noise suppressor, the communication quality increases by an order of magnitude. There is a version with a power of 15 watts, but without a threshold squelch, which is suitable for use in a taxi, but not in channel 15. As for the MJ-3031M, then, in general, this is a good station, but already obsolete.
Advantages:
- convenient control
- nice sound on reception
- good receiver sensitivity
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- operational reliability
Flaws:
- the size
- no switching 0/5
- the display is only readable from the front and top
- obsolete
The station is one of the favorites of truckers, and this is about something, yes.
Clones: Procom PRO-100, Yosan JC-100
The youngest model in the family of megajets in terms of functionality, however, is not an analogue of the Alan 100 Plus. The MJ-100 has 3 working grids (B, C, D), 0/5 switching is a good receiver and even an attenuator. Otherwise, a simple, solid station that can be recommended for use in the truckers' canal or for creating a homeless kit.
Advantages:
- sensitive receiver
- 3 working grids
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 (processor reset), operational reliability
Flaws:
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
- no S-meter
Clones: Lafayette Apollo Pro, Yosan Commander, Yosan CB-50
Direct competitor to TTI TCB-551. Everything is simple and concise. It has the same features, nice design and good display, readable from all angles. 0/5 with one button. Modulation, the sore point of all megajets, is fixed quite simply. Otherwise, everything is at the level of competitors and brothers in the line. Decent device. In recent releases, there has been a decline in reliability due to the use of a cheap component base. As a result, you never know what will fail at this station the next moment.
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- sensitive receiver
- nice sound on reception
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- well-readable display from all angles
- 2 types of noise suppressors
Flaws:
- no S-meter
- low reliability
The reliability of the station is not high. But if you close your eyes to this, then it will suit taxi drivers, truckers and those who just need a good connection in the car.
Clones: Lafayette Atena, Procom PRO-110, Yosan JC-200
The station has been on sale for a long time, but has not gained much popularity. In fact, the same as the MJ-100 only in a different design. The Plus version adds receiver sensitivity (gain) adjustment. The design of the front panel has been slightly changed, and the buttons are highlighted and more conveniently located.
Advantages:
- the size
- 3 working grids
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- operational reliability
- receiver sensitivity adjustment (in Plus version)
- toggle 0/5 (via CPU reset)
Flaws:
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
- the presence of only a threshold noise suppressor
- no S-meter
Clones: Allamat 408, Albrecht AE6190HD, Hannover BR-32, Lafayette Ares, Procom PRO-300
The closest relative of the MJ-100. The differences lie in the fact that the threshold noise suppressor was replaced by an automatic one with threshold adjustment. Auto squelch works better in FM modulation and therefore these stations will the best choice for taxi drivers. Years of use by taxi companies have confirmed the exceptional reliability and unpretentiousness of the station. For the trucker channel, they are poorly suited due to the peculiarities of the operation of the automatic squelch in AM.
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- 3 working grids
- toggle 0/5 (via CPU reset)
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- operational reliability
Flaws:
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
- no S-meter
Clones: no
The radio continues the tradition of MJ-300 reliability, but unlike its older brother, it has a huge advantage. The display is illuminated by LEDs, not bulbs. The station has two full-fledged squelch, and 0 and 5 are switched with one button. Having inherited high reliability, almost "indestructibility" from its ancestor, the MJ-333 can become an excellent replacement for the outdated MJ-300, the existence of which after the appearance of the MJ-333 can be called into question.
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- 3 working grids
- switching 0/5 with one button
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- operational reliability
- two full-fledged noise suppressors
Flaws:
- no S-meter
Clones: No
New on the market. Thought, apparently, as a competitor to TTI TCB-551, only better. In addition to the basic functions inherent in the competitor, we added receiver sensitivity adjustment. Why they did this is not entirely clear, since there is no S-meter on the display, you need to navigate, apparently, by ear. In general, the device turned out, the audience of which is rather difficult to determine. In terms of functionality, it resembles a much lighter and cheaper MegaJet MJ-450.
Advantages:
- wide range
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- reliability in operation (little data)
- 2 types of noise suppressors
- receiver sensitivity adjustment
- switching 0/5 with one button
Flaws:
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
- no S-meter
Slightly more deployed version of the MJ-150. It can be recommended both for channel 15 and for taxi services.
MegaJet MJ-400
Clones: Procom PRO-400, Yosan JC-2204 Turbo
The station is based on the MJ-300, which added additional features. S-meter, switching 0/5 with one button, a wider range typical of older models, an informative display, the presence of memory for 4 channels, modulation, unfortunately, is not remembered in memory. Having ennobled, thus, the ascetic MJ-300, nevertheless, they decided to delimit the market and did not introduce a threshold noise suppressor. In this station it is automatic with manual adjustment.
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- wide range of reception and transmission
- good receiver sensitivity
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- reliability in operation (sometimes self-excitation in AM, but treated)
- switching 0/5 with one button
Flaws:
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
- the presence of only automatic noise suppression
The station is suitable for taxi services and a wide range of non-AM tasks.
Clones: Yosan CB-300
The most "classic" among the stations of the 500th series. The case is made of a monoblock, has a super compact size, which allows you to place it in a large number of places in the car. The backlight of the display is blue, green in newer versions. But that's where the good stuff ends and the bad stuff starts. In terms of modulation, noise suppressors, receiver, the device needs a major overhaul, and only after that it can be used for its intended purpose. The main advantage, compactness, is crossed out by dubious circuit design solutions. The second fly in the ointment is the terrible control, which you can get used to if it were adequate, but since they saved a lot on the encoder, adjusting the volume and noise suppressor turns into torment. The S-meter consists of 3 segments and is more of a display meter than a tool to help assess the signal level. After modifications, the station is fully functional and can be operated.
Advantages:
- the size
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- 2 types of noise suppressors
- switching 0/5 with one button
- the presence of an attenuator
Flaws:
- the display is clearly visible only from the front and top
- buggy control knob
MegaJet MJ-550
Clones: Yosan CB-100
Ideologically repeats the MJ-500. The scheme of the apparatus is different, but this does not mean at all that all the problems of the 500 have been solved. Due to the removal of the front panel, the developers tried to further adapt the station for hidden installation, leaving only the muzzle in a conspicuous place. Alas, all the problems of the 500 series are expressed just as strongly here. Plus, the knot with the RG45 connector adds problems, through which the muzzle contacts the carcass. Inadequately working noise reduction, deaf modulation, an “overclocked” receiver, and a buggy encoder take place, just like in the MJ-500. The station is in serious need of improvement before operation. After modifications, the station is fully functional and can be operated.
Advantages:
- the size
- detachable panel
- possibility of hidden installation
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 with one button
- the presence of an attenuator
- full set of CTCSS codes
Flaws:
- inconvenient, confusing management
- lack of a full-fledged S-meter
- a crude, unreliable scheme requiring major intervention
- buggy control knob
- unreliable joint of the muzzle and carcass
At the moment, without modifications, it is not recommended for purchase.
Clones: K-po Venus, Lafayette Venus, Polmar Venus, Yosan CB-200
An attempt to put all control on the headset, for a completely hidden installation of the station. The most popular and most buggy device of the entire series. The problems are the same as those of the brothers, with the exception of the valcoder, which is not here. The station needs serious improvement, including the replacement of the RG45 joint of the carcass and headset with a more reliable one. After completion, the station is fully operational and may even work happily ever after, delighting its owner. However, the amount of improvements here is the largest of all.
Advantages:
- the size
- possibility of hidden installation
- wide range of reception and transmission
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- 3 types of noise suppressors
- switching 0/5 with one button
- the presence of an attenuator
- full set of CTCSS codes
Flaws:
- inconvenient, confusing management
- crude, unreliable scheme requiring serious intervention
- unreliable junction of the headset and carcass causing the lion's share of problems
At the moment, without modifications to the acquisition is not recommended.
Clones: Kamscom Wide-33, Lafayette Ermes, Procom PRO-600, Yosan JC-600
Popular and well-deserved radio station. Has everything you need for comfortable work. 2 types of squelch, excellent receiver. Successful design, well-read display, laconic arrangement of controls. Everything is overshadowed only by a deaf, illegible modulation, which can be successfully treated with a simple refinement. Threshold squelch without hysteresis, which is also quite successfully added. Turbo version, differs only in output power of 15 watts, a radiator at the back, and that's it.
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- wide range of reception and transmission
- reliability
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- 2 types of noise suppressors
- toggle 0/5 (via CPU reset)
Flaws:
- at high volume, the body begins to resonate and ring
- obsolete
MegaJet MJ-600 Plus (Turbo)
Clones: Anytone AT-600M, Lafayette Zeus, Procom PRO-600+, Yosan JC-600 Plus
As well as the MJ-600 is a popular and well-deserved station. Unlike the MJ-600, it has only one type of noise suppressor, an automatic with manual threshold adjustment. When you press the ASQ button, instead of a variable resistor, a constant, hard-wired inside the station, is switched on. There is no threshold squelch in this station! Good design, excellent ergonomics, well-thought-out button layout. From birth, it has a deaf and illegible modulation, which can be successfully treated surgically. Turbo version, differs only in output power of 15 watts, a radiator at the back, and that's it.
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- wide range of reception and transmission
- reliability
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 (through a processor reset) - the ability to work in "holes"
Flaws:
- at high volume, the body begins to resonate and ring
- availability only automatic squelch with adjustable threshold.
- obsolete
Clones: no Next of kin: MJ-600
Very successful model from MegaJet. The station came to replace becoming even better. From innovations, adjustment of sensitivity of the receiver, switching 0/5 with one button, inclusion of "holes" with one button. Management has become even more convenient and understandable. Design for an amateur, otherwise, the station has retained all the advantages and disadvantages of its ancestor. The modulation is deaf out of the box, there is no hysteresis in the threshold squelch. Deficiencies are corrected surgically quite successfully.
Advantages:
- the size
- nice sound on reception
- convenient control
- wide range of reception and transmission
- reliability (little data)
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 with one button - enabling / disabling "holes" with one button
- two noise cancellers.
Flaws:
- at high volume, the body begins to resonate and ring
MegaJet MJ-700
Clones: No
The first super compact model on the market. Unfortunately, there are not very many reviews on it and the bulk are mostly negative. An attempt to create a small station was not very successful. A crude scheme, a large percentage of marriages have done their dirty work. Buying this station is like a lottery, you may or may not get lucky. In any case, I do not recommend contacting her for the above reasons. Out of production!
MegaJet MJ-800
Clones: Albrecht AE6690, Procom PRO-800 Closest relatives: MegaJet 600 Plus
MJ-800 is the same MJ-600 Plus, only with a redesigned muzzle. Everything written for the MJ-600 Plus is also true for the MJ-800. Nothing but the design is not remarkable. The characteristics are average, the presence of only an automatic noise suppressor imposes certain specifics.
Clones: no Immediate relatives: Elix Giant, Jopix Giant, Maas KX-8012, Sommerkamp TS-800DX
New model on the market. Initially, it has a power of about 20 watts. It has a two-stage adjustment of the microphone sensitivity, two noise suppressors, and the level of adjustment is automatic, it has three fixed adjustments (degrees of tightening). Direct input of the channel number from the keyboard. Management takes getting used to.
Advantages:
- the size
- nice sound on reception
- wide range of reception and transmission
- receiver sensitivity adjustment
- reliability (little data)
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 with one button
- the ability to work in "holes"
- 2 types of noise suppressors
Flaws:
- not very convenient control
- sticking in transmission
MegaJet MJ-900
Clones: Procom PRO-900, Albrecht AE6890, Kamscom Wide-Neo
The main advantage is the detachable front panel. Prior to the introduction of the MJ-550, this was the only station on the market with a detachable front panel. Unlike Albrecht AE6890 in MJ-900, AM is absent as a class. Therefore, further narration is meaningless. The station is not recommended for purchase. Out of production!
Yosan JC-2204
Clones: Allamat 295, FreeCit JC2204, Mocoma 27FM
An old device, deservedly loved by all taxi drivers. Stations of the first releases are practically not killed, but now they are almost never found. The station is still being produced in China. It has undergone many changes that have affected reliability and performance, not at all positively. In general, quite a workhorse for an undemanding user. After refinement, it is quite capable of working not much worse than the Korean ancestors.
Advantages:
- convenient control
- nice sound on reception
- wide range of reception and transmission
- reliability (early releases)
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
Flaws:
- the display is only readable from the front and top
- the presence of only one threshold noise suppressor
- no switching 0/5
Workhorse, for the undemanding user .
Clones: Polmar ZX-40
The device, apparently, was conceived as a clone of the Maycom EM-27. Almost repeats the functionality, but has its own advantages and disadvantages. Out of the box it has a terribly booming modulation, almost guaranteed to burn out the internal stabilizer at 9V, no hysteresis in the threshold noise suppressor and a terrifying blue display and headset backlight. However, after refinement and elimination of all the above inherent shortcomings, we get a fairly reliable device with a wide range and pleasant to use. The range of improvements is quite extensive, but the result is worth it.
Advantages:
- the size
- nice sound on reception
- wide range of reception and transmission
- the presence of an attenuator
- reliability (after revision)
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- the ability to work in "holes" - the presence of 2 types of noise suppressors
Flaws:
- not very convenient control
A workhorse for a person who knows how to hold a soldering iron in his hands.
Clones: Albrecht AE6491, Lafayette Trucker
In terms of functionality, it practically repeats Yosan Stealth 5, but has a number of advantages over it. Can be installed in 1DIN radio socket. It has a speaker on the muzzle, adjustable microphone and receiver sensitivity, a wide range and can even work from 24 volts, which makes it possible to connect it directly to the truck's on-board network without converters. In recent batches, marriage has become common due to the failure of the output stage of the transmitter. It's all about poor quality parts. Moreover, it is impossible to predict the failure, since it depends on the weather on Mars.
Advantages:
- 1 DIN size
- wide range of reception and transmission
- receiver sensitivity adjustment
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 via button combination
- the ability to work in "holes"
- 2 types of noise suppressors
- full set of CTCSS codes (option)
- able to work from 24V
Flaws:
- not very convenient control
- the display is only readable from the front and top
Yosan Excalibur Turbo
Clones: No
At the moment, the best station among Yosan'ov. In terms of functionality, it is a complete analogue of Yosan Excalibur, but has a short body, which allows it to be installed in places with limited space. Can be installed in 1DIN radio socket. Unlike the regular Excalibur, it cannot be powered by 24 volts. It has increased transmitter power, about 20W in FM and about 12W in AM.
Advantages:
- 1 DIN size
- pleasant sound on reception (front speaker)
- wide range of reception and transmission
- receiver sensitivity adjustment
- microphone sensitivity adjustment
- reliability
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 via button combination
- the ability to work in "holes"
- 2 types of noise suppressors
- has a higher power output
Flaws:
- not very convenient control
- the display is only readable from the front and top
Vector VT-27 Comfort (HP)
Clones: Maxon CM-10
A successful model among all CB Vectors. It looks ascetic, however, this is a full-fledged transceiver with a very wide receive / transmit frequency range. Management is quite confusing, but you can get used to it. Low price, high level of reliability. The modulation is high-quality, but quiet, which is successfully treated. 2 adequately working noise suppressors, as a rule, do not require further development and adjustment. The downside, against the background of competitors, are the dimensions of the station. The HP version features increased output power up to 20 watts and lower reliability of the transmitter output stage.
Advantages:
- wide range
- multistandard
- reliability (simple, non-HP version)
- easy to read LED display
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 via channel switching - "holes" are available via channel switching
Flaws:
- inconvenient, confusing management
Vector VT-27 Explorer
Clones: Radian C Five
Discontinued, but can still be found on radio markets. In the past, the most sophisticated and at the same time buggy station from the vector family. Design reminds car radio with color display. Of the pluses, a built-in SWR meter, a headset with a joystick that allows you to control the station, power adjustment (up to 18 watts), 0/5 with one button, 3 types of noise suppressors (automatic, threshold, tone), there is a compressor and expander. With all the advantages, the station has an unpredictable set of glitches and due to the complicated circuitry, you never know what surprise it will bring in the future. Due to the rather high price and a large percentage of marriage, it did not gain popularity among users.
Advantages:
- comfortable headset
- wide range
- multistandard
- easy to read display
- switching 0/5 with one button
- holes are present
- built-in SWR meter
- adjustable power, up to 18 watts
- 3 types of noise suppressors
- full set of CTCSS codes
Flaws:
- inconvenient, confusing management
- a crude, unreliable scheme requiring major intervention
Vector VT-27 Navigator
Clones: Radian C-Four, Storm Radian
Essentially the same as the Vector VT-27 Explorer except for the front panel design. Otherwise, everything written for the explorer is also true for the navigator. Raw and buggy scheme does not contribute to the reliability of work Also not recommended for purchase. Out of production!
Clones: no
Closest relatives: TTI TCB-550 Relatively fresh model. It compares favorably with the TCB-550 in the presence of an automatic noise suppressor, in the 550 there is only a threshold one. Despite the external asceticism, it has the necessary functionality for successful work on the air. 2 types of squelch, wide range, convenient operation, reliable volume and squelch controls. The display is only readable from the top and front. Out of production!
Advantages:
- the size
- convenient control
- comfortable headset
- wide range of reception and transmission
- reliability
- after refinement, modulation becomes a virtue
- switching 0/5 with one button
- "holes" available through channel switching
- the presence of 2 types of noise suppressors (need refinement and adjustment)
Flaws:
- no S-meter
Clones: Stabo XM5003
Quite an odd station. In terms of functionality, it resembles the MegaJet MJ-150 produced for the American market. If there is a transition frame, it is possible to install in a 1DIN hole for the radio. After opening, it has a fairly wide reception and transmission range and a power of about 8 watts. In general, not a bad device, if not for the price.
Advantages:
- front speaker
- convenient control
- build quality
Flaws:
- size is not standard
- switching 0/5 implemented through a complicated algorithm
Clones: Uniden 505 Pro, M-Tech Legend I
A very simple station with pretty decent characteristics. Has a plastic body. The minimum required set of functions. Like all presidents, the automatic noise suppressor is tailed. Otherwise, for the money it is quite an adequate device for an undemanding user. It can be recommended for fans of the president brand who do not need various bells and whistles to work in channel 15.
Advantages:
- high receiver sensitivity
- possibility of opening to a wide range
- convenient control
- build quality
- Ease of controls
Flaws:
- "tailed" automatic noise suppressor
Clones: AnyTone Apollo 1
Adapted for our compatriots AnyTone Apollo 1. Controls have been redesigned and changed, minor and major flaws have been fixed. Like the MJ-555, all controls and indications are on the headset. The station has everything you need to work on the air. Separate installation allows you to place the station in the cabin of any car. The radio block is made of die-cast aluminium. The manufacturer is constantly working to improve the operation of the radio station and introduce new functions. A very promising model. At the moment, it has already gone through 3 revisions and the manufacturer is constantly working to improve the operation of the radio station and introduce new functions.
Advantages:
- high receiver sensitivity
- two adjustable noise dampers
- the presence of an attenuator
- ease of installation
- build quality
- Ease of controls
Flaws:
- So far no major deficiencies have been identified.
Clones: AnyTone AT-5289
Radio station with an output power of 50 watts. Adapted for our compatriots AnyTone AT-5289. Redesigned and changed management, fixed minor and major flaws. The station has everything you need to work on the air. Quite large dimensions of the case, relative to the same megajets. At the moment, it has already gone through 4 revisions and the manufacturer is constantly working to improve the operation of the radio station and introduce new functions. If you need power, but you don’t want to install an amplifier, then this is your choice.
Advantages:
- high receiver sensitivity
- two noise suppressors
- high output power
- build quality
- wide range
Flaws:
- somewhat unstable operation of the powerful output stage
Clones: Si-Bishka, Communications M333
The simplest, most affordable and versatile radio on the market today. There is everything you need to work on the air and nothing more. Able to work on 24V voltage. The radio station is produced at the Chinese Nanfone factory by order of Soyuz SV. In this regard, there are some complaints about the build quality of the radio station, marriage is often found.
Advantages:
- high receiver sensitivity
- two noise suppressors
- presence of an attenuator (for AM)
- ease of installation
- Ease of controls
- the ability to work on voltage 24V
Flaws:
- poor build quality
Due to the low quality of the assembly, remosend can only be conditional. When buying, a thorough check for marriage is a must!
CB (eng. CB, Citizen`s Band) - the frequency range is used by license-free radio communications available to all citizens in the 27 MHz band. The CB range is on the border between short waves (HF) and ultrashort waves (VHF). Accordingly, the physical properties of the propagation of CB radio waves are similar to both HF and s. So, for example, CB radio waves are capable of being reflected from the ionosphere under certain conditions, similarly to HF waves. On the other hand, the CB range is quite suitable for communication in "line of sight" - similar to VHF.
For convenience, in most CB radio stations, the frequency is set not by the denomination, but by the channel number. Channels are combined into groups of 40, called "grids". Grids are designated by letters of the Latin alphabet. In some models of radios, the grids do not match. Therefore, for the designation of the frequency, a bunch is used: channel number + grid + radio name. For example, 27.135 MHz would be 15 "C" AM (Alan). That is, channel 15 grid C on the radio Alan. AM means - amplitude. In a popular radio station, the same frequency will be on channel 15 D.
Also, the frequencies of the CBS range can be “Russian” or “European” grid. The channels of the “European” grid have frequencies 5 kHz higher (end in 5), “Russian” frequencies end in 0. In another way, these grids in CBS jargon can be called “zeros” and “fives”. At present, the "Russian" grid is little used.
Some CB channels are conditionally allocated for special use. Some models of radio stations even have separate buttons for quickly switching to such channels.
Channel 9 of the World Cup of the “European” grid is a channel of distress and safety (transmission of messages about accidents, fires, accidents, traffic jams. Round-the-clock duty of operators of the “Scream”, (“Petrovka”) service is organized in this channel. To occupy this channel with negotiations between correspondents forbidden.
Channel 15 AM of the “European” grid is and is used for communication between drivers on the track
Channel 19 FM international distress channel for emergencies.
CB Band Frequency Table
Channel | FREQUENCY GRID (EUROPE), kHz | |||||||||
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
1 | 26065 | 26515 | 26965 | 2741527865 | 28315 | 28765 | 29215 | 25165 | 25615 | |
2 | 26075 | 26525 | 26975 2742527875 | 28325 | 28775 | 29225 | 25175 | 25625 | ||
3 | 26085 | 26535 | 26985 2743527885 | 28335 | 28785 | 29235 | 25185 | 25635 | ||
4 | 26105 | 26555 | 27005 2745527905 | 28355 | 28805 | 29255 | 25205 | 25655 | ||
5 | 26115 | 26565 | 27015 2746527915 | 28365 | 28815 | 29265 | 25215 | 25665 | ||
6 | 26125 | 26575 | 27025 2747527925 | 28375 | 28825 | 29275 | 25225 | 25675 | ||
7 | 26135 | 26585 | 27035 2748527935 | 28385 | 28835 | 29285 | 25235 | 25685 | ||
8 | 26155 | 26605 | 27055 2750527955 | 28405 | 28855 | 29305 | 25255 | 25705 | ||
9 | 26165 | 26615 | 27065 | 2751527965 | 28415 | 28865 | 29315 | 25265 | 25715 | |
10 | 26175 | 26625 | 27075 2752527975 | 28425 | 28875 | 29325 | 25275 | 25725 | ||
11 | 26185 | 26635 | 27085 2753527985 | 28435 | 28885 | 29335 | 25285 | 25735 | ||
12 | 26205 | 26655 | 27105 2755528005 | 28455 | 28905 | 29355 | 25305 | 25755 | ||
13 | 26215 | 26665 | 27115 2756528015 | 28465 | 28915 | 29365 | 25315 | 25765 | ||
14 | 26225 | 26675 | 27125 2757528025 | 28475 | 28925 | 29375 | 25325 | 25775 | ||
15 | 26235 | 26685 | 27135 2758528035 | 28485 | 28935 | 29385 | 25335 | 25785 | ||
16 | 26255 | 26705 | 27155 2760528055 | 28505 | 28955 | 29405 | 25355 | 25805 | ||
17 | 26265 | 26715 | 27165 2761528065 | 28515 | 28965 | 29415 | 25365 | 25815 | ||
18 | 26275 | 26725 | 27175 2762528075 | 28525 | 28975 | 29425 | 25375 | 25825 | ||
19 | 26285 | 26735 | 27185 2763528085 | 28535 | 28985 | 29435 | 25385 | 25835 | ||
20 | 26305 | 26755 | 27205 2765528105 | 28555 | 29005 | 29455 | 25405 | 25855 | ||
21 | 26315 | 26765 | 27215 2766528115 | 28565 | 29015 | 29465 | 25415 | 25865 | ||
22 | 26325 | 26775 | 27225 2767528125 | 28575 | 29025 | 29475 | 25425 | 25875 | ||
23 | 26355 | 26805 | 27255 2770528155 | 28605 | 29055 | 29505 | 25455 | 25905 | ||
24 | 26335 | 26785 | 27235 2768528135 | 28585 | 29035 | 29485 | 25435 | 25885 | ||
25 | 26345 | 26795 | 27245 2769528145 | 28595 | 29045 | 29495 | 25445 | 25895 | ||
26 | 26365 | 26815 | 27265 2771528165 | 28615 | 29065 | 29515 | 25465 | 25915 | ||
27 | 26375 | 26825 | 27275 2772528175 | 28625 | 29075 | 29525 | 25475 | 25925 | ||
28 | 26385 | 26835 | 27285 2773528185 | 28635 | 29085 | 29535 | 25485 | 25935 | ||
29 | 26395 | 26845 | 27295 2774528195 | 28645 | 29095 | 29545 | 25495 | 25945 | ||
30 | 26405 | 26855 | 27305 2775528205 | 28655 | 29105 | 29555 | 25505 | 25955 | ||
31 | 26415 | 26865 | 27315 2776528215 | 28665 | 29115 | 29565 | 25515 | 25965 | ||
32 | 26425 | 26875 | 27325 2777528225 | 28675 | 29125 | 29575 | 25525 | 25975 | ||
33 | 26435 | 26885 | 27335 2778528235 | 28685 | 29135 | 29585 | 25535 | 25985 | ||
34 | 26445 | 26895 | 27345 2779528245 | 28695 | 29145 | 29595 | 25545 | 25995 | ||
35 | 26455 | 26905 | 27355 2780528255 | 28705 | 29155 | 29605 | 25555 | 26005 | ||
36 | 26465 | 26915 | 27365 2781528265 | 28715 | 29165 | 29615 | 25565 | 26015 | ||
37 | 26475 | 26925 | 27375 2782528275 | 28725 | 29175 | 29625 | 25575 | 26025 | ||
38 | 26485 | 26935 | 27385 2783528285 | 28735 | 29185 | 29635 | 25585 | 26035 | ||
39 | 26495 | 26945 | 27395 2784528295 | 28745 | 29195 | 29645 | 25595 | 26045 | ||
40 | 26505 | 26955 | 27405 2785528305 | 28755 | 29205 | 29655 | 25605 | 26055 | ||
41 | 26095 | 26545 | 2699527445 | 27895 | 28345 | 28795 | 29245 | 25195 | 25645 | |
42 | 26145 | 26595 | 2704527495 | 27945 | 28395 | 28845 | 29295 | 25245 | 25695 | |
43 | 26195 | 26645 | 2709527545 | 27995 | 28445 | 28895 | 29345 | 25295 | 25745 | |
44 | 26245 | 26695 | 2714527595 | 28045 | 28495 | 28945 | 29395 | 25345 | 25795 | |
45 | 26295 | 26745 | 2719527645 | 28095 | 28545 | 28995 | 29445 | 25395 | 25845 |
1. Channel CE9 and CE19 are international distress channels for emergencies.
2. Channel CE15 - international CB channel of freight carriers (truckers).
3. For Alan, Vector radios, the grids are shifted one to the left. Those. grid B for Alan will correspond to grid A in the table.
4. Dragon radios have CB grids shifted two to the left. Those. the C grid of the Dragon will correspond to the A grid in the table.