cobra hhroadtrip 40-channel cb radio
cobra s aptly named hh road trip 40-channel handheld cb radio is ready to travel anywhere you do bringing access to 10 noaa weather channels and a four-mile range from its 4 watts of power . the onboard soundtracker system reduces audible noise and interference by up to 90 percent over non-soundtracker devices . whether you re using it for emergency backup or convenient conversation between vehicles or camps the hh road trip brings you quality cb communication . high low power switch reduces power consumption extending battery life during spells when high power is not required . the unit operates on nine aa batteries alkaline or ni-cd batteries not included or runs off your vehicle battery through the supplied dc cord with cigarette-lighter plug . an included magnet-mount antenna ensures maximum range . the citizens band lies between the shortwave broadcast and 10-meter amateur radio bands and was established by law in 1949 . the class d two-way communications service was opened in 1959 . fcc regulations permit only transmissions one party to another rather than broadcasts to a wide audience advertising is not allowed on cb channels because it is considered broadcasting . citizens band cb radio operators are not required to obtain an fcc license to operate their cb equipment or provide station identification . nevertheless an operator of a cb radio station is still required to comply with the communications act and with the rules of cb radio operation . what s in the box handheld radio receiver dc cord with cigarette lighter plug magnet-mount antenna user s manual .