About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 69. Chapters: 1970s slang, Streaking, Toys of the 1970s, Atari 2600, Citizens' band radio, Magic 8-Ball, Batman action figures, Vertibird, Big Jim, Kid Acero, Streaking at educational institutions, Kenner Star Wars action figures, Microman, Crissy, Waterbed, Nerf, Spirograph, Silly String, Boogie, Micronauts, Monchhichi, Mego Sonny & Cher Toys, Shogun Warriors, Jumbo Machinder, Pet Rock, Stretch Armstrong, Square, Shrinky Dinks, Tente, Britains Deetail, Shaker Maker, Metal House Robots, Mood ring, Clackers, Weeble, Lite-Brite, Grow monsters, Leisure suit, Atlantic Galaxy, Dawn doll, Pulsar, Slime, Adventure People, Johnny West, Oobi, Safari suit, Pippa, Crossfire, Action Jackson, Inchworm, Bump, Philiform, Sit 'n Spin, Hugo: Man of a Thousand Faces, Super Jock. Excerpt: Citizens' Band radio (often shortened to CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. The CB radio service is distinct from FRS, GMRS, MURS, or Amateur ("ham") Radio. In many countries, CB does not require a license and, unlike Amateur Radio, it may be used for business as well as personal communications. Like many other two-way radio services, Citizens' Band channels are shared by many users. Only one station may transmit at a time. Other stations must listen and wait for the shared channel to be available. Over time, several countries have created similar radio services, with varying requirements for licensing and differing technical standards. While they may be known by other names, such as General Radio Service in Canada, they often use similar frequencies (26 to 28 MHz), and have similar uses, and similar difficulties with antennas and propagation. Licenses may be required, but eligibility is generally simple. Some countries have personal radio...
