Make
Granada
Model
FCB-27
Sams #
CB-113
Overview
The Granada FBC-27 is a 23-channel AM Citizens Band mobile radio produced during the 1970s CB radio era. Sold under the Granada name, it was a private-label unit manufactured by an OEM supplier, most commonly from Japan.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Channels | 23 channels (crystal-controlled) |
| Modes | AM |
| Frequency Range | 26.965 – 27.255 MHz |
| Power Output | ~4 watts (FCC legal limit) |
| Power Source | 12V DC |
| Speaker | Internal |
| Controls | Volume, squelch, channel selector |
| Microphone | Handheld dynamic microphone with push-to-talk |
Physical Description
The FBC-27 is a compact mobile CB radio with a metal chassis and front-mounted controls. The layout typically includes a channel selector, volume and squelch controls, and a small signal or modulation meter. Styling follows common mid-1970s mobile CB designs with a straightforward, functional appearance.
History
The Granada FBC-27 was marketed during the peak of the Citizens Band radio boom in the mid-to-late 1970s. As with other Granada-branded radios, it was manufactured by an original equipment manufacturer and distributed under the Granada name through general retail channels. It represents a typical consumer-grade 23-channel mobile CB radio of the period.