A new 40-channel CB Radio System has been developed by a major automotive manufacturer as a regular production option for a number of its 1978 cars and trucks. To maximize theft resistance, the system uses a remote chassis, detachable microphone, and a tri-band antenna. The factory-installed CB features a uniquely styled power microphone, digital channel display, automatic scan, switchable noise blanker, memory for emergency channel 9, automatic noise limiter, and extensive vehicle noise suppression. Vehicle speaker(s) are time-shared with the entertainment system. This state-of-the-art system is presented here in terms of component functions, design development, manufacture, and test equipment and procedures.
