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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 ...
CCJ

Review of new Cobra radios equipped with FM

Okay, so I’ve been around the block once or twice and remember when CB radio manufacturers got the green light from the Federal Communications Commission in 1977 to add 17 more channels for a total of ...
Overdrive

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 ...
SlashGear

Common Trucker Lingo On The CB Radio (And What It Means)

Citizen band radio, more commonly known as CB radio, was first developed in 1945, but took a while to reach the truck-driving masses. By 1958, the FCC had established the first regulations and 23 ...
Motor Trend

GMRS Radio Review: We Test Midland's Newest Radios

Being able to communicate reliably off-road is a big deal. GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) has become the go-to voice communication service for many off-roaders. Nowadays, instead of seeing a CB ...