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The forgotten era of factory-installed CB radios

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, factory-installed CB radios became a staple in many vehicles, reflecting a unique cultural ...
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Why Truckers Still Use CB Radios (And How It's Different From GMRS)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite the rise of smartphones, satellite communication, and modern two-way radios, CB (Citizens Band) radios remain a relevant part of ...
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GMRS Radio: The Best Way to Communicate Off-Road in Your Jeep and 4x4?

What is GMRS? Why do those four letters keep popping up in campfire conversations when discussing off-road communication? What do those four letters mean? Why should you care? To answer those ...
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Cobra unveils first line of FM-capable CB radios

Considered the biggest change to the industry since CB radios were expanded from 23 channels to 40 channels in 1977, the new dual-mode AM/FM capabilities are now featured on Cobra's best-selling CB ...
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How CB radios became all the rage in the 1970s (good buddy)

On this date 65 years ago, the FCC established what became known as citizens band — or CB radio. We reflect on how it rose to immense popularity and the ways the radios are still in use today. On this ...