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Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

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RIC-18 - General Radio Service

Issue 3
August 2002

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy

Radiocommunication Information Circular

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The General Radio Service (GRS), popularly known as "CB", is a public communications, low-cost, short-range two-way radiocommunication service. The range varies, but is typically about 5 to 15 km, for car-to-car use; 12 to 25 km, for car-to-home conversations and 20 to 40 km between base stations.

Created: 2005-06-21
Updated: 2007-09-10
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