FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions about CB Radio.
Well this where I do my best to answer all the frequently asked questions that I get asked. Below you will find a list of questions and hopefully the answers you are looking for to go with them.
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10 Codes
What are the 10 codes used in CB Radio speak? 10 Codes are not used as often as they used to be in some circles but they are a part of what makes Citizens Band Radio what it is.
Handles
What are Handles as used in CB Radio? Are Handles necessary? Click the link below to find all the answers.
Skip
What is Skip? How does Skip affect the use of CB Radio? Click the link below to find all the answers.
SWR
What is SWR? SWR or "swar" as it is also known, is something that as a CB user you will need to be aware of.
Country Codes
What are Country Codes and do I need to know about these? All the information you need is found at the link below.
CB Slang
What is CB Slang or Lingo? This is the Slang or Lingo that the CB Radio operators use. See the link for a full explanation of this term.
Frequency
What is Frequency? Do not let this put you off it is not that difficult to understand. A good clear understanding will be found here.
Roger Bleep
What is Bleep or Roger Bleep? Click the link below to find all the answers.
Q Codes
What are the Q Codes? Click the link below to find all the answers.
Phonetic Alphabet
I am sure you have heard about the Phonetic Alphabet before. Most people would probably associate it with maybe the Police for example.
CB Radio
What is CB Radio? See the link for a full explanation of this term.
QSL Cards
What are QSL Cards? See the link for a full explanation of this term.
CQ DX
What is CQ DX? This is a term for long distance copy or contact using a Phenomenon known as skip. See the link for a full explaination of this term.
