Design features of transistorized citizens band transceivers in Kit form

Interest shown in Citizens Band Equipment has been growing at a phenomenal rate, to put it mildly. There are roughly two classes of equipment allowed by the Federal Communications Commission; those with a power input of 100 MW or less, requiring no license, and the equipment with over 100 MW input to a maximum of 5 Watts input. The latter requires an FCC License as set forth in Part 19 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Until recently, most hand-held transistorized equipment has been in 100 MW License Free Class, generally restricting useful range to about one mile or less. The price of high frequency Transistors capable of 1 to 2 Watts power input is now economically feasible, making it possible to design Walkie-Talkie Equipment with consistent performance of 2 to 5 miles or more.