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<h1>Ofcom: SSB and AM for Citizens' Band (CB) radio</h1>
<p><strong>Ofcom</strong> has published a statement confirming its plans to amend current regulations for Citizens’ Band (CB) Radio in the UK, to allow the use of a wider range of transmission standards <br><br>CB radio is a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals.<br>
<br>The use of Amplitude Modulation (AM), Double-sideband (DSB) and Single-sideband (SSB) transmission standards will be allowed on CB radio, which will bring the UK in line with other European countries. <br><br>Ofcoms proposed changes will allow CB users to run a higher power output than holders of the UK Foundation amateur radio licence.<br>
<br>95% of respondents to the Ofcom consultation supported the use of AM and SSB on CB.<br><br>Read the Ofcom statement at <br><a href="http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/citizens-band-radio/statement/" target="_blank">http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/<br>
citizens-band-radio/statement/</a><br><br>Ofcom propose legalising 27 MHz SSB<br><a href="http://www.southgatearc.org/news/october2013/ofcom_propose_legalising_27_mhz_ssb.htm" target="_blank">http://www.southgatearc.org/news/october2013/<br>
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