Cb Frequecneis Question ch 100+

[nyscan00]

Thanx for all the info.
The reason I asked was not because I was going to transmitt on these ch's but I wanted to monitor them to see if they're active

 

[iceman47]

70 KW out of a mobile unit?
Must have one heck of a electrical system in that mobile.
Maybe, BOULDER DAM!!!!!!!!!!
MUST BE ONE HECK OF AN ANTENNA TOO.

 

[EMS12]

Before you go off and free band or operate on CB channels other than 1-40 I sugest you read this

August 18, 2004

Mr. Peter J. Chiavaro
4465 SE Beaver Lane
Stuart, FL 34997


RE: Warning Notice: Amateur Radio license KC4QHV

Case #EB-2004-2586


Dear Mr. Chiavaro:


On July 13, 2004, we notified you that monitoring information before the Commission indicates that you have been operating radio transmitting equipment on 27.580 MHz, identifying as “KP 203.” A copy of that letter is enclosed.


We advised you that operation of radio transmitting equipment without a license is a violation of Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 301, and will subject you to fine or imprisonment, as well as an in rem seizure of any non-certified radio transmitting equipment, in cooperation with the United States Attorney for your jurisdiction. Monetary forfeitures normally range from $7,500 to $10,000. Unlicensed operation will also jeopardize your Amateur Radio license.


We requested, pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, that you review the complaint and respond to this office within 20 days. You have not responded. Failure to respond to the letter will result in enforcement action against your license. We will initiate enforcement action against you if you have not responded by August 30, 2004.


In an inquiry of this type we are required to notify you that a willfully false or misleading reply constitutes a separate violation made punishable under United States Code Title 18, Section 1001. Please contact me at 717-338-2502 if you have any questions about this matter.


Enclosure


CC: FCC South Central Regional Director

You notice the frequency is 27.580 this is in the so called "free band". Looks like operating in this band may not be so free after all :shock:

 

[nyscan00]

ok thanks for all the replies. Can someone operate legally in the SSB band? (upper/lower ch 1-40) NOT FREE-BAND

from what I understand this is legal as long as you dont go above ch 100 (into Ham band) Freeband is above ch100 and this illegal correct??

Thanks you

 

[loumaag]

ok thanks for all the replies. Can someone operate legally in the SSB band? (upper/lower ch 1-40) NOT FREE-BAND

from what I understand this is legal as long as you dont go above ch 100 (into Ham band) Freeband is above ch100 and this illegal correct??

Thanks you

I am a little confused by your use of channel numbers. There are only 40 CB channels. You can use AM, USB or LSB on any of those 40 channels. There is no legal channel 100. Again, there are only 40 CB channels.

 

[nyscan00]

:arrow: Is USB / LSB illegal or Legal to operate on w/out a Ham licence?????

 

[remedy44]

:arrow: Is USB / LSB illegal or Legal to operate on w/out a Ham licence?????

Legal yes from 26.965 - 27.405 LSB USB and AM

 

[loumaag]

:arrow: Is USB / LSB illegal or Legal to operate on w/out a Ham licence?????

On the CB band, SSB is allowed. That is just an allowed type of modulation. It is where you use it that becomes a problem. For example, it is legal to use AM & SSB on the 40 CB channels, it is illegal to use FM on any of them.

It is illegal to use any frequency for which a license is required if you don't have the license (or the permission of the license holder who is responsible for his station). Each frequency in the spectrum has some allowed type of emissions and some not allowd types. But back to the 40 Channel CB band. It is an unlicesned service, with AM & SSB allowed. Hope this clears it up.

 

[SCPD]

Okay, here's the skinny. In the U.S. C.B. channel 1 is 26.965mhz and channel 40 is 27.405mhz. You can operate a 'Type Acceptance' citizens band radio on any channel (1-40) in any mode (AM,USB,LSB only) using no more than 4 watts AM and 12 watts PEP on SSB. A "gentlemans agreement" here in the U.S. is that SSB operators use only channels 35-40.
'Type Acceptance' means that it's been certified by the FCC to operate as I've previously mentioned and UNMODIFIED in any way. To operate in the "Freeband"(any frequency below CB channel 1-26.965mhz or above channel 40-27.405mhz to the 10 meter Ham band) is illegal in the U.S. Most of the 'Freeband' operations are conducted with modified Ham radios as well as some modified CB equipment. Even if you modified a Ham radio to the legal power limits of CB it would be illegal to use the radio for CB because of type acceptance.

There are users allocated, and authorized, to use those frequencies with some being Federal government users. Please keep in mind that the FCC gets complaints from the authorized users of these frequencies on a regular basis. The FCC has even gone after trucking companies because their drivers were using the "Freeband".

If you're interested in C.B. buy yourself a quality radio with lots of features. Spend more money on the antenna, if you cant' hear 'em you can't work 'em. If you want to work DX, a.k.a. long distance, study for your Ham radio license. Ham radio will offer you more than 40 frequencies and you can LEGALLY use up to 1500 watts.

 

[loumaag]

Just an added bit of information.

Although the FCC does not investigate every radio complaint they get with the same resources, once they have commited themselves they can be pretty impressive. A RF source (read radio signal) almost anwhere between line power and daylight can be located within about 1/4 mile, in a matter of seconds after detection of the signal. After that they send someone out to find out exactly where it comes from. Moving signals are easier because mostly they are on roads and roads are mapped. Think about that before you press that mike button on the not-so-free band. :wink: