Citizens band radio in India

In many countries CB operation does not require a license, and (unlike amateur radio) it may be used for business or personal communications.

The aforesaid amended Rules, 2005 are governing the licensing of CB radio equipment and its usage in India now.

The Indian band plan consists of 40 frequencies spaced a relatively tight eight kHz apart, plus a few offset channels used for mountaineering and radio-controlled devices.

These are generally "multi-norm" radios that provide the user with flexibility in regards to different frequency plans and mode (AM, FM, SSB) regulations.

There does not appear to be an official CB channel-to-frequency table as part of the legislation listed as a reference for the "offset" frequency plan.

It is possible that the older 44/33 channel list is obsolete, as no radios are produced that offer the offset frequency plan.

The 27-channel plan offers wider channel spacing to reduce interference, compatibility with internationally agreed channel plans, and provision for five dedicated and one shared remote control (R/C) for toys, aircraft, boats, telemetry, paging and other non-voice communications.

Updated 27 channel CB radio channel plan (with 5 R/C frequencies annotated): Citizens Band radio is a good option for long-haul truck drivers to communicate directions, traffic problems and other relevant matters.