Make
Actionline
Model
CB-10
Overview
The Actionline CB-10 is a vintage 23-channel CB transceiver from the 1970s Citizens Band era. It is a solid-state AM unit intended for mobile use, operating on the 11-meter band with crystal-controlled channel selection.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Actionline |
| Model | CB-10 |
| Type | CB transceiver |
| Service | 11-meter CB |
| Channels | 23 channels |
| Modulation | AM |
| Frequency Range | 26.965 – 27.255 MHz |
| Power Source | 12 VDC |
| Construction | Solid-state (transistorized) |
| Channel Control | Crystal controlled |
| Speaker | Internal speaker |
Physical Description
The CB-10 is housed in a compact metal chassis typical of mid-1970s mobile CB radios. The front panel includes controls for channel selection, volume, and squelch, along with a microphone connector and an analog signal meter. The styling is consistent with the era, using a dark faceplate with contrasting knobs and simple labeling. Internally, the radio uses printed circuit boards populated with discrete transistor components.
History
The Actionline CB-10 was produced during the height of the 23-channel CB radio market prior to the FCC’s expansion to 40 channels in 1977. Radios of this type were commonly used for mobile communication in personal and commercial vehicles. Documentation for Actionline-branded radios is limited, and surviving examples are primarily found among collectors and vintage radio enthusiasts.
References
- https://www.radiopics.com/CB%20Radio/USA%20CB/2-Mobile/Actionline/Actionline_CB-10.htm
Photo and identification page specifically for the Actionline CB-10.