CB Radio For Preppers

Citizens Band Radio (CB Radio for Short) is mostly employed for short-range radio communication. Using the 11 meter band with frequencies between 26.965 MHz and 27.405 MHz, this two-way voice communication service is an ideal tool for localised emergency communication during disasters, highway communication between truckers, and of course, good old-fashioned fun for radio hobbyists and enthusiasts.

Made prominent during the 1970s, because of films like Smokey and the Bandit, for decades C.B. Radio was among the most popular kinds of short distance communications. Its popularity has faded during recent years, largely due to the development of mobile phones, the internet, and the Family Radio Service, it still remains a highly popular option for truckers, radio hobbyists, and survivalists.

One reason these communication devices are still popular is because they are very reliable during emergency situations. Unlike conventional telephone lines and cell towers that could stop working during severe weather, Citizens Band Radio functions even when other types of communication have failed.

On the keeping it totally legal front, the best suggestion I have is to focus on your antenna. A good antenna can make even a bad radio transmit better, but a good radio paired with a bad antenna is guaranteed failure.

While Ham radio would usually be the first line of emergency radio communications because of its greater range, a C.B. Radio should be another important part of any good survival communications plan. One advantage these radios have over Ham Radios is they do not require a license to operate, making them a good option for kids or people who prefer not to take the Ham Test.


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