Can I use a 10 meter radio as a CB?

Six Meters (50-54 MHz) is known as “The Magic Band” to many of its fans, but the best description I ever heard came from a ham I worked during a frantic summer Sporadic-E opening: “This is a great band if you like having Mother Nature pull your chain.”

In the USA, RTTY is permitted between 7000 and 7150 , although most US activity is between 7080 and 7100. DX activity is often found between 7020 and 7040. In view of the restrictions of the band, what activity there is can be found between frequencies of 10.110 and 10.150 MHz.

Notes: The frequency 146.40 MHz is used in some areas as a repeater input. … 2 Meters (144-148 MHz) 144.00-144.05EME (CW)146.40-146.58Simplex146.52National Simplex Calling Frequency146.61-146.97Repeater outputsBand Plan – ARRL www.arrl.org › band-plan

10 Meter Radios are not designed to communicate with CB Radios. Unlike a CB Radio, you need to have a license to operate a 10 Meter Radio . The reason for this is because the 10 Meter Radios are allowed to have more wattage/power output than CB Radios.

Go here for in depth propagation information. Ground Wave (How far can I transmit?) Ten meter ground wave (direct) propagation is much more predictable than “sky wave”. Local contacts up to 40 or 50 miles or more can be expected 24 hours a day and is very useful for local communication.

The 10 Meter Band consists of frequencies stretching from 28.000 to 29.700 MHz. This means that you can still use a standard CB antenna – just be sure to get an antenna that has a power rating that will handle the power output of your 10 meter radio.