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Getting started with CB radio
Learn how the 40 CB channels work, choose an operating mode, and make your first on-air contact with confidence.
YOUR HOME ON THE 11-METER BAND
The radio may be classic.
The signal never gets old.
Welcome to Bozo’s CB Radio Page. Explore the world of CB radio, antennas, DX skip, vintage equipment and the hobby that connects us across the miles.
◉ 40 CB channels
⌁ Antennas & DX
✦ Radio history
◉ BOZO’S RADIO SHACKEST. ON THE AIR
CIRCUSMOBILECLASSIC CITIZENS BAND • 40 CH
CH 06AM / CB
27.025 MHzS-METER+30
RX • MONITOR11 METERSRADIO ILLUSTRATION
MAKE CONTACT. SHARE KNOWLEDGE. KEEP TALKING.
ON THE AIR • CHANNEL 6 • 27.025 MHz
The circus is back on the air.
Classic CB radio spirit. Fresh guides, better antennas, DX adventures, and stories from the shack.
Explore the new CB library →EXPLORE THE AIRWAVES
Everything CB radio.
One familiar place.
We’re restoring the best of the old site and building an organized home for radio knowledge. Find the right guide, get your station working better and explore the history of the airwaves.
CB Radio Basics
Channels, operating tips, etiquette and practical radio know-how.
GUIDES & HOW-TO
Antennas & SWR
Installation, tuning, grounding and getting more from your setup.
EQUIPMENT & TUNING
Skip & DX
Propagation, long-distance contacts and the magic of 11 meters.
ON THE AIR
Vintage Radios
Classic rigs, unforgettable models and the gear we grew up with.
RADIO HISTORY
Radio Resources
A refreshed directory of useful sites and trustworthy references.
LINKS & TOOLS
Radio Community
Stories, traditions and the people behind the radio handles.
PEOPLE & HERITAGE
BOZO’S FIELD GUIDE
Find your way around the airwaves
From your first CB radio contact to a carefully tuned antenna, there is always something new to learn. These topic paths connect you to published guides, interactive tools, and the history of the hobby.
BUILD YOUR STATION
Antennas, SWR, and better range
Your antenna system matters. Explore mounting, feed line, SWR measurements, and mobile installation fundamentals.
CHASE THE SIGNAL
Skip, DX, and solar conditions
Understand ionospheric propagation and what space-weather observations can—and cannot—tell you about 11-meter conditions.
RADIO WORKBENCH
CB radio tools and calculators
Find interactive references for channel frequencies, antenna lengths, SWR, and common radio measurements.
CLASSIC AIRWAVES
Vintage CB radios and the Museum
Browse classic equipment and collecting guides. Museum records clearly distinguish researched specifications from catalog placeholders.
KEEP TALKING
Troubleshooting and on-air resources
Track down weak reception, installation problems, and unfamiliar radio terms with practical learning resources.
THE OLD WEB. A NEW SIGNAL.
Some things are too good to leave behind.
CircusMobile is getting a fresh look, but the spirit stays the same. This rebuild preserves useful CB knowledge and adds fresh, practical guides for the next generation of operators.
Thanks for stopping by the shack. Pull up a chair, check the skip and stay awhile.
73s, Bozo
LATEST FROM THE SHACK
Fresh off the airwaves.
New guides and updates will appear below as we build out the library.
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FCC Notice on AM/FM Proposals to Change Community of License
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice regarding proposals by AM and FM radio broadcasters to change their community of…
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FCC Receives Petition for Reconsideration in Rulemaking Proceeding
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received a petition for reconsideration filed by Harold Feld on behalf of Public Knowledge and others.…
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FCC Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Burden Reduction
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a request for public and federal agency comments on its information collection practices. This initiative…
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?
Find your next frequency of interest.
● BOZO’S RADIO SHACK · CONTROL ROOM
Your station. Your airwaves.
Explore radio tools, real observations, learning guides, and the CB Radio Talk community.
11 METER CHANNEL CONSOLEDEMO • NO TRANSMISSION
CH 06AM · SUPER BOWL
27.025MHz
S-METER+30
Channel 6 is known for lively AM DX activity. Listen first.
Illustrative tuner and animated meter, not a live radio signal.
YOUR PERSONAL STATIONMEMBERS ONLY
My Radio Shack
Save favorite radio models and guides, build your station profile, and keep your private DX logbook.
SPACE WEATHER MONITORNOAA SWPC
Current observations
Planetary Kp1.0Nov 5, 11:44 UTC
10.7 cm solar flux112.0Nov 4, 22:00 UTC · sfu
Quiet geomagnetic
Measured space weather is not a prediction or confirmation of 11-meter skip.
DX & SKIP ACTIVITYCOMMUNITY REPORTS
11-meter DX watch
No public DX reports are connected right now. The specialized DX dashboard remains available.
RADIO DATABASE & MUSEUMTHE CLASSIC RIGS
From the radio collection
No public radio records are available to feature yet. Browse the dedicated Museum to explore its catalog.
RECENTLY ON THE AIRFROM THE LOGBOOK
Latest articles
CB RADIO TALKCOMMUNITY ACTIVITY
From the forum
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- Miscellaneous Chat • Supermarket fridges are being hacked Across Europe. Food Ruined. Are We Next?
- General Discussions • Re: Why Truckers Are Going Back To CB Radio In 2026
THE LEARNING CENTERFIELD GUIDES
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THE RADIO WORKBENCHINTERACTIVE TOOLS