The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
General Mobile Radio Service — The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed land mobile FM UHF radio service in the United States available for short distance two way communication. It is intended for use by an adult individual who possesses a valid GMRS license, as… … Wikipedia
Family Radio Service — The Family Radio Service (FRS) is an improved walkie talkie radio system authorized in the United States since 1996. This personal radio service uses channelized frequencies in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band. It does not suffer the… … Wikipedia
Multi-Use Radio Service — In the United States, the Multi Use Radio Service (MURS) is an unlicensed two way radio service similar to Citizens Band (CB). Established by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in the fall of 2000, MURS created a radio service allowing… … Wikipedia
citizens' band — n. that portion of the radio frequency spectrum allocated by the FCC for the use of individual citizens for short distance personal or business use, from either fixed or mobile stations. Abreviated CB. Called also {Citizens Radio Service}. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
citizens band — noun Usage: sometimes capitalized C&B : a range of radio wave frequencies that in the United States is allocated officially for private radio communications * * * a two way radio service (Citizens Radio Service) licensed by the FCC to a U.S.… … Useful english dictionary
citizens band radio — ▪ communications also called Cb Radio, short range radio voice communications system used chiefly by private individuals in motor vehicles, homes, offices, and other locations where wireless telephone service is unavailable. A typical CB … Universalium
Citizens Band — a two way radio service (Citizens Radio Service) licensed by the FCC to a U.S. citizen for short distance personal or business communications between fixed or mobile stations. Abbr.: CB [1960 65] * * * … Universalium
Radio — is the transmission of signals, by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light.Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of… … Wikipedia
Citizens' band radio — Typical 1980s CB base station, used with outdoor antenna. This radio may also be used in an automobile, since it is powered by 13.8V DC. Shown with Astatic Power D 104 desk mic … Wikipedia
Radio Martí — is a radio and television broadcaster based in Miami, Florida, financed by the United States government (Broadcasting Board of Governors), which transmits Spanish radio broadcasts to Cuba. Its broadcasts can also be heard in the United… … Wikipedia
