Section
96.01 Definitions
96.02 Channels and frequencies
96.03 Antennas
96.04 FCC-approved transmitters
96.05 Transmitter power output
96.06 Amplifiers prohibited
96.07 Responsibility for communications
96.08 Prohibited communications
96.09 Emergency communications
96.10 Remote control prohibited
96.11 Connection to telephone prohibited
96.12 Causing interference prohibited
96.13 Inspection of CB station equipment and CB station records
96.99 Penalty
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA. The radiating system (for transmitting, receiving or both) and the structure holding it up (tower, pole or mast) and everything else attached to the radiating system and the structure.
CB. Citizens' Band.
CITIZENS' BAND RADIO SERVICE or CB RADIO SERVICE. Private, two-way, short distance voice communications service for personal or business activities or for voice paging.
CITIZENS' BAND STATION or CB STATION. A radio station transmitting in the CB radio service.
CITIZENS' BAND TRANSMITTER or CB TRANSMITTER.
(1) An apparatus that converts electrical energy received from a source into radio frequency energy capable of being radiated; and
(2) An apparatus authorized by the FCC, pursuant to an application filed after September 9, 1976, for use in the operation of a CB station.
C.F.R. Code of Federal Regulations.
FCC. Federal Communications Commission.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE. Radio frequency energy which:
(1) Is radiated from a CB station; and
(2) Interferes with the operation of electronic devices located off the premises of the CB station.
(Ord. 05-06-06, passed 6-6-2005)
No person may operate a CB radio station on any channel or at any frequency other than the channels and frequencies authorized by 47 C.F.R. 95.407 which is adopted herein by reference.
(Ord. 05-06-06, passed 6-6-2005) Penalty, see § 96.99
(A) Antennas in fixed locations. Antennas installed at fixed locations (whether receiving, transmitting or both) must comply with either of the following:
(1) The highest point must not be more than 20 feet higher than the highest point of the building or tree on which it is mounted; or
(2) The highest point must not be more than 60 feet above the ground.
(B) Portable antennas. Antennas mounted on hand-held portable units need not comply with the limitations imposed upon antennas installed at fixed locations.
(Ord. 05-06-06, passed 6-6-2005) Penalty, see § 96.99
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