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CB Radio

Radio

Citizens' Band Radio (also known as CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. It is mainly used by emergency services to dispatch personnel to areas that require attention whether medical or lawful. It is also used by the U.S. Military to coordinate troop deployment and movement as well as aiding in providing support. Both "ham" and handheld radios are seen throughout The Walking Dead series being used by different personnel.

Usage

The purpose was to remain in contact with other personnel or survivors in the TV Series. People would keep them around in case anyone was broadcasting as well as to listen for instructions from officials about the outbreak. After the apocalypse, people still continued to use radios in the rare event they do reach out to someone.

Used By

TV Series

Fear the Walking Dead

The Telltale Series

TV Series

Lam informing dispatch about the high speed pursuit.
Lam informing dispatch about the high speed pursuit.
Leon's radio being dragged on the ground.
Leon's radio being dragged on the ground.
Glenn talking to Rick over the Tank radio.
Glenn talking to Rick over the Tank radio.
Rick at the beginning of Season 2 telling Morgan they are abandoning Atlanta.
Rick at the beginning of Season 2 telling Morgan they are abandoning Atlanta.
Rick giving Morgan the iconic handheld radio.
Rick giving Morgan the iconic handheld radio.
Rick trying to reach any survivors.
Rick trying to reach any survivors.
Amy trying to respond to Rick's call.
Amy trying to respond to Rick's call.
Rick finds the radio he gave Morgan in Season 3.
Rick finds the radio he gave Morgan in Season 3.

Telltale Series

Lee and the police officer hearing over dispatch about the outbreak before they crash.
Lee and the police officer hearing over dispatch about the outbreak before they crash.
Lee talking to the stranger over the radio.
Lee talking to the stranger over the radio.
Tavia talking on her radio.
Tavia talking on her radio.
Clementine talking to Lee over the radio.
Clementine talking to Lee over the radio.
Clyde operating the prison bus' radio.
Clyde operating the prison bus' radio.

Trivia

  • In the TV Series, Rick Grimes hands Morgan a radio to keep in touch at the beginning of Season 1; the exact radio is seen again in Season 3 when Rick meets Morgan again and briefly in a flashback in "Here's Not Here". It's presumably destroyed when Morgan's Hideout burns down.
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