50 Jahre „CB-Funk“

1945: The American Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the Citizens Radio Service as a radio service for the general public. Citizens Band (CB) radio was approved for public use in West Germany on July 1, 1975. Initially, however, quite strict restrictions applied: Approval: July 1, 1975 Channels: initially only 4 to 15 (12 channels) Modulation type: AM only Maximum transmit power: 0.5 watts (fixed and mobile stations), 0.1 watts (handheld radios) Fixed stations: had to be registered and cost a monthly fee of 15 DM. In the following years, CB radio was gradually expanded: 1981: Expansion to 22 channels, FM was permitted. 1983: Expansion to 40 channels with up to 4 watts FM. End of 1988: Expansion to 80 channels, as used in Germany today. Today, CB radio in Germany is free of charge and requires no registration. It may be used by anyone within the framework of the applicable general allocation by the Federal Network Agency. Therefore, July 1, 1975, is considered the official start of public CB radio in Germany.