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Survivalist SSB CB & Freeband Channel Frequency List

Source Radio Master Reports

Information for Survivalist, Prepper, or SHTF Survival Communications using Single SideBand CB radio around 27 MHz.

The original source of this article is the RadioMaster Reports blog.

Freeband
Freeband frequencies around 27 MHz CB have been widely used by thousands and thousands of freebanders worldwide over the past 40+ years. Here in this list, we document the best and most common Single SideBand (SSB, USB, LSB) Freeband frequencies useful for Survivalists. We cover mainly SSB because it is by far the best method. SSB is so much better than either AM or FM, that it should be the the prime choice of survivalists and SHTF preppers everywhere, for direct communication over wide areas between mobiles and base stations.

Extra Super Secret Channels
The Survivalist SSB CB Freeband Channel Frequency List is the essential chart of Secret CB channels, CB SSB channels, …

…enter the zone of Freeband Frequencies, Splinter Channels, Drop Channels, Hidden Channels, Gap Channels, Upper Channels, High Channels, Extra Channels, and Zero Channels, Hidden Frequencies, Private Channels, Secret Channels, Stealth Frequency.

About Freeband
Freeband refers to unlicensed transmitting on the frequencies above, below, and in between normal HF radio bands. Freebanding is communicating on the freeband frequencies. CB radios and HAM radios can be modified to get freeband channels.

Survivalist Channel – Prepper Channel
CB, Freeband, and Ham 10 meter Band: Calling Channels

AM Amplitude Modulation
AM is the basic modulation mode in standard CB radios. It is good for short range communication with common CB radios and CB HT (handheld) radios or walkie talkies. Some CB radios also have Single Sideband (SSB). AM is prone to more interference and doesn’t go as far as SSB.

Single Sideband CB Radio USB Upper Sideband

Video: Typical Vehicle Mobile SSB CB Radio Long Distance Communications

Upper SideBand (USB) or Lower SideBand (LSB)
Single SideBand (SSB) CB radios are very popular for freeband. SSB is by far the best freeband mode. LSB is mostly used for local area and “skip talking” in English language in North America. USB is used often for long distance, International communications, or Spanish language in North or South America. The choice of which sideband to use is not etched in stone. USB is usually selected for prepper and SHTF Survival channels because it is clearer and more compatible with various types of radios.

Single Sideband CB Radio Clarifier

Freeband Radios
Freebanders use one of the following types of radios to talk on these channels:

1. CB radio modified with “extra channels”, “high channels”, “expanded”, or “unlocked clarifier”.
2. Ham “10 meter” SSB radio that has been modified for 11 meters.
3. Export CB SSB radio, often with Band switch ABCDE or ABCDEFG.
4. Ham HF SSB radio modified for general coverage transmit.
5. Commercial land mobile HF SSB radio.
6. Marine HF SSB radio.
7. Military surplus HF SSB radio or manpack.
8. Aeronautical HF SSB radio.

Video: Some Night Activity on Survivalist Prepper Freeband Channel 27.425 kHz SSB

Video: Activity on Survivalist Prepper Freeband Channel 27.425 kHz SSB

Freeband Radio License
“License? Freebanders don’t need no stinkin’ license!” Freebanders don’t have a license for these frequencies. CB radio rules, channels, modes, and frequency bands vary quite a lot from country to country. 99.99% of the time, the governments don’t enforce radio rules or regulations on the common freeband frequencies unless someone uses a high power linear amplifier to create radio interference for neighborhood TV sets or other services. Enforcement pretty much gave up on this part of the spectrum a long time ago, and it is mostly considered “sacrificial spectrum” in the “wild west of radio”. However, there are some frequencies in this spectrum that wise freebanders avoid. For example, between 28.000 MHz and 29.700 MHz, the 10 meter ham band, they are very likely to be tracked by ham operators and reported to the authorities. In USA, many CB truck drivers don’t heed freebander frequency caution; they often talk on 28.085 MHz (sometimes known as “high 19”) where they are easily tracked down by hams. Their trucking companies are often fined by FCC, and the drivers get fired. Most freeband operators look down upon that kind of carelessness.

Video: Typical Long Distance Vehicle Mobile Communications using SSB CB
Why Freeband
So, with all the issues surrounding it, why do people use freeband? Simple. It works. The frequencies are clear; free of the busy chatter and interference of normal CB channels. Freeband goes further than other common unlicensed radios like FRS, GMRS, or MURS. Freeband distance range is similar to ham radio 10 meter HF SSB. Freeband is compatible with the CB radios. The radios are widely available, inexpensive, ubiquitous, and easy to use.

Video: Typical Long Distance Communications using SSB CB Freeband

Freeband Operating Methods
Freebanders usually use fake callsign numbers or letters to anonymize themselves. These are different callsigns than the ones they use on Normal CB Channels. If talking about locations they are usually vague or use informal code words known only to each other. Freeband users often are normal CB users who just want some of the long distance communication advantages of ham radio HF SSB, but without a license. Freebanders go in between or outside the normal CB channels to achieve long distance communication that would be nearly impossible on the normal 40 CB channels. Radios with expanded channels, Export CB Bands or a VFO feature with frequency display, can transmit above the CB band. Even a very old used SSB CB modified with expanded clarifier slider can tune slightly off frequency to the Drop Gap (LSB) or High Gap (USB) clear space between channels. To avoid detection, freebanders often transmit from vehicles instead of base stations. Long distance can be achieved by parking away from power lines on an isolated hilltop, side road, or open parking lot. By limiting conversations on the freeband channels to only what is necessary and avoiding long-winded chat or skip-talking, the detection footprint is minimized. Freebander groups usually have one or two frequencies they use as a “call channel” for initially making contact, and then select another frequency at random for continued conversation. They usually avoid talking about specific activities or using coarse language that might make them stand out. Instead, they try to blend in casually.

Video: Typical CB SSB Solid Local Communications Using Whip Antenna on a Pickup Truck
Freeband Radios for SHTF
Freeband-capable CB radios are well-suited to SHTF survivalist situations. The direct radio-to-radio distance range of freeband CB SSB is much greater than a ham VHF/UHF HT or MURS or FRS or GMRS. This is because 27MHz travels further than line-of-sight, due to ground wave that can extend the range over hills and valleys. A big advantage is that inconspicuous CB SSB radios modified for freeband look exactly like normal CB radios. With a good antenna, these radios can usually cover a wide range around a local town or county area. The radios run on 12 Volt DC, can be powered for many days on a car battery, and then recharged with solar or alternative energy. The addition of high power linear amplifiers to CB SSB can greatly extend the groundwave range. Military surplus manpack HF SSB radios can be used for freeband. Marine HF SSB radios can be modified for freeband, and some Aeronautical HF radios can work on freeband. Keep in mind that many of these radios are only capable of Upper SideBand, so USB is usually selected for SHTF survival HF freeband frequencies.

Video: Unlocking Clarifier and Extra Channels on Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB CB

Video: Unlocked Clarifier and Extra Channels on Cobra 148 GTL SSB CB

Typical CB SSB Clarifer Unlock Modification Schematic

Video: Typical Ham Radio HF SSB Modified for Freeband SSB
Ham Radio 10 Meter Band SSB
Some freeband operators are also ham operators. And some ham operators are also freeband operators. But, a lot of so-called export radios that are made for the 10 meter ham band are utilized on freeband. Keep in mind that there is a ham radio Survivalist-Prepper channel SSB frequency in the 10 meter band. It is available and legal for Technician class operators.
HAM LICENSE ONLY:
========= THE 10 METER HAM BAND= ====== ====== ===============
HAM BAND AMATEUR 10 METER 28.000 TO 29.700 BAND F/G
HAM BAND | 28.305 = USB | 28.305 USB*HAM PREPPER TECH SSB*
========= ============== ======= ====== ======================
* SURVIVALIST/PREPPER CHANNELS

Historic Background of Freeband SSB Survivalist activity.

1971-1976. It was very common to use splinter gap channels with expanded unlocked clarifiers on 23 channel CBs. Survivalist freeband SSBers were found on 27168 USB (just above normal CB channel 16). Frequency modifications for use outside the normal CB band required the use of an external VFO or slider, or else the internal modification with a switch and quartz crystals.

In 1977, the new 40 channel digitally tuned PLL phase-locked-loop radios started to flood the CB market. CB SSB radios could be bought for under $100. Many SSB survivalists tended to call on normal CB channel 37 USB (27375 kHz) and then slid up with unlocked clarifiers or sliders to 27378 USB or down to 27368 to get away from AM interference.

By late 1977, as the new 40 channels became crowded, most began expanding the PLL channel selectors on their radios for the non-official channels above 40, which became known as The Uppers. Freeband PLL modification of those 40 channel CBs was easy: cut some PC board traces and solder wires to add-on toggle switches; re-purpose the noise blanker or PA switch. A lot of the freebander SSBers abandoned their old unlocked clarifier/slider splinter channels for the greener pastures of The Uppers.

By 1978, the freeband 27425 kHz frequency was called Channel 42. These days it is known as Upper 2, or E2, or Hi 425. It was very active with a large number of independent-minded back-to-the-land folks. 27425 USB became a watering hole for backwoods hippies and non-conformist survivalists, way before anyone ever heard of the word “prepper”. Most used 3 digit or 4 digit callsigns, and/or very common names such as John, Mike, Bill, Bob, Mary, etc. [not their real names]. Folks seemed to get along OK on 27425 USB with each other, often talking about hunting, food, bushcraft, vehicles, solar power, cabins, windmills, horses, snares, guns, knives, camping, and modifying radios. There were around 150 to 200 active operators on this channel who mostly knew each other via skip or groundwave. Occasionally, political discussions led to drunken rants or verbal combat But, most were friendly, intelligent folks when they weren’t operating-while-inebriated. 27425 USB continued to be a very active survivalist channel throughout the 1980s.

By the early 1990s, only a small number of the old timer freeband survivalists were still on the air. By the late 1990s it seemed like everyone drifted away from CB/freeband and found the internet.

Fast forward to 2001-2015. A rebirth of survivalism and the growing popularity of prepping led to a resurgence of interest in emergency survivalist communications.

In 2011 the old RadioMaster logbook of channel lists was dusted off and transferred to spreadsheets. These lists were passed around by email among old friends and posted on a few CB and prepper forums.

In 2013, it seemed like the interest in survivalist comms had increased enough to do a series of articles specifically on the subject.

Video: Typical CB Installation with Linear Amplifier
Freeband Radios Channel Charts

Here are some freeband frequency channel charts for various types of radios.

Some possible freeband radios which have ‘extra channels’ in the 11 meter band 27 MHz.

AM/SSB or AM or AM/FM or AM/FM/SSB

ALBRECHT – model: AE-497

COBRA – model: 200 GTL DX

CONNEX – models: 3300, 3300 HP, 3300HP-ZX, 3300 PLUS, CX-3800, 4300 HP, 4300 HP 300, 4400, 4400 HP, 4600, Turbo, 4800 DXL, 4800 HPE, Deer Hunter, General Lee, General Washington, Saturn, CX 33TLM

DRAGON – model: SS-497

EAGLE – models: 2000, Saturn, 5000

GALAXY – models: 33HML, 44V, 45MP, 47, 48T, 55, 55V, 66V, 73V, 77, 77HML, 88HL, 93T, 94, 95T, 98, 99V, 919, 929, 959, 979, 2517, 2527, 2547, DX94HP, DX98VHP, Melaka, Saturn, Turbo, 29HP

GENERAL – General Jackson, Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Lee, Washington, A.P. Hill, Longstreet, Sherman

INTEK – model: Multicom-497

MAGNUM – models: 1012, 257, 357, 357DX, 457, Alpha force, Delta Force, Raptor, Mini, Omega Force,S3, S3RF, S6, S9,

MIRAGE – models: 33HP, 44, 88, 99, 2950, 2950EX, 2970, 6600, 88H/L, 9900, MX-36HP, Stealth

NORTH STAR – models: NS-3000, NS-9000

OMEGAFORCE – models: 45

PRESIDENT – models: Grant, J.F.K., Jackson, Lincoln, HR-2510, HR-2600

PRO STAR – model: 240, 400

RANGER / RCI – models: AR-3500, RCI-2900, RCI-2950, RCI-2950-DX, RCI-2970, RCI-2970-DX, RCI-2980-WX, RCI-2985-DX, RCI-2990,RCI-2995-DX, RCI-6300, RCI-6300 Turbo, RCI-6300F-25, RCI-6300F-150, RCI-6900, RCI-6900 Turbo, RCI-6900F-25, RCI-6900F-150, RG-99, Voyage VR-9000, RHF-618

STRYKER – model: 440

SUPERSTAR – model: 121, 122, 36, 3700, 3900, 3900HP, 3900 American Spirit, 3900 HP G, 3900 Gold, 3900GHPA, 3900GHPM, 4800, 4900, Grant

TEK – model: HR-3950

UNIDEN – models: HR-2510, HR-2600

VIRAGE – model: 3300, 3300 HP, VX-38, VX-39

Note: Most of these are either marketed as 10 meter ham radios, or banned for import into USA, or otherwise looked upon with disdain by do-gooders; so they may show up on auction sites, flea markets, non-mainstream cb places, cb websites, or under-the-counter at truck stops.

Additionally:
MOST HAM HF SSB RADIOS – with modifications, can be used on HF Freeband or CB Freeband.
MOST Military Surplus HF SSB manpacks – can be used on HF Freeband or CB Freeband.

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