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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 Announces OMB Approval for Video Relay and Inmate Calling Services
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved new information collection requirements related…
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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.…
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 METERS · 40 CHANNELSCH 06 · 27.025 MHz · DEMONOAA Kp 1.0 · Nov 6 16:36 UTC
40-CHANNEL RADIO 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 meter; not a live receiver, signal report, or transmitter. Actual use and mode depend on your equipment and local rules.
MY RADIO SHACKPRIVATE MEMBER SNAPSHOT
Your station, your way.
Save your favorite radio models and reading guides, keep station notes and log DX contacts. Your personal data remains private to your account.
Choose “Load my station” to see your private summary. This information is never included in the public page cache.
SPACE WEATHER MONITORNOAA SWPC
Current observations
Planetary Kp1.0Nov 6, 16:36 UTC
10.7 cm solar flux122.0Nov 5, 22:00 UTC · sfu
Quiet geomagnetic
Measured space weather is not a prediction or confirmation of 11-meter skip.
DX & SKIP ACTIVITYSOURCE-VERIFIED REPORTS ONLY
11-meter DX watch
No source-verified public DX reports are connected right now. Visit the specialized dashboard for available conditions and reports.
RADIO DATABASE & MUSEUMTHE CLASSIC RIGS
From the radio collection
- Cobra 146GTLPublished radio catalog record
- Browning Eagle R27/S23Published radio catalog record
- Cobra 148 GTLPublished radio catalog record
RECENTLY ON THE AIRFROM THE LOGBOOK
Latest articles
CB RADIO TALKCOMMUNITY ACTIVITY
From the forum
- Miscellaneous Chat • Re: Supermarket fridges are being hacked Across Europe. Food Ruined. Are We Next?
- Antenna Help • Re: Is your coax killing your signal? Shireen vs. Times Microwave & the other big brands
- Antenna Help • Re: Is your coax killing your signal? Shireen vs. Times Microwave & the other big brands
- Antenna Help • Re: Is your coax killing your signal? Shireen vs. Times Microwave & the other big brands
THE LEARNING CENTERFIELD GUIDES
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THE RADIO WORKBENCHINTERACTIVE TOOLS