Presentation of the SCBO
Who is the SCBO (Swiss CB Organisation) ?
In 1973, CB radio was introduced in Switzerland.
At that time 28 channels with 0.5 watt AM were allowed.
Poor devices and a wrong understanding of our "pioneers" led to malfunctions in
Radio and television.
After only four months, the PTT therefore limited our licenses to 12 channels in AM with 100 mW transmission power.
In response, radio associations formed across Switzerland, which belong to the PTT
Submitted proposals for a liberalization of CB radio.
This led to the foundation of the SCBO in 1979 as a representative of the CB radio
at PTT
The SCBO has been an umbrella organization of the Swiss CB organizations since its foundation.
Active organizations paid a kind of 'poll tax' depending on the number of active contributors there. Rounds paid a fixed amount.
However, legal and natural persons who are familiar with the
Everyone's radio is closely related or interested in its proper use, become a member.
We called this membership passive membership.
Today the SCBO is only a club and NO umbrella organization and receives radio operators from all bands and HF enthusiasts as members.
What have we been able to achieve so far ?
- 1979 SCBO founded
- 1981 Submission of the 933/934 MHz concession studies
- 1982 Introduction of 22 channels with 0.5 watt AM / FM / SSB)
Mobile and base antennas and trial license 934 MHz - 1984 Introduction of 40 channels FM with 4 watt transmission power
Trial operation on 933/934 MHZ - 1985 Introduction of the Swiss DF championship in CB radio direction finding
- 1986 Introduction of the SCBO Pentecostal Contest
- 1987 concession by payment slip
- 1988 First test of a mast preamplifier for 933 / 934 MHz
- 1989 Participation in Kom'89 in the Lucerne Transport House
- 1992 Introduction of circulations - Card
- 1993 Concession on person
- 1994 Introduction of the CEPT test for our radios
- 1995 Concession format credit card size (before AFU!)
- 1996 Introduction of digital modes (e.g. packet radio, PSK31, etc.)
- 1997 Introduction of 40 channels with 4 WFM / SSB, 1 Watt AM
- 2000 Authorization for any antennas! Amendment to the Regulation PMR
- 2004 Introduction of PR-Link to 70 cm
- 2005 First Gateways on PMR
- 2006 Concession of the first PR link to 70 cm
- 2008 Join the EUROPEAN CITIZEN'S BAND FEDERATION
- 2011 OFCOM expressly confirms the release of PSK31 etc. in CB radio
- 2011 Release of 12 Watt PEP to SSB and 4 Watt to AM (Ri IR1102-02)
- 2012 Cross-border AM and SSB Conteste in cooperation with the German CB Organisation
- 2013 Abolition of OFCOM - Concession obligation. SCBO takes over the call name management
- 2016 Comprehensive Revision of the Articles of Association: SCBO goes USKA!
How are we organized ?
- In February 2018, the newly formed SCBO will be included as the 33rd section of the USKA.
- The SCBO is the 'farm team' of the USKA.
- The members of the SCBO are close to CB radio.
- Radio amateurs with CB - past, - present or - future are very welcome in the SCBO
- All members are entitled to vote on SCBO matters.
- In USKA matters only the radio amateurs who are also members of the USKA.
- Our "parliament" is the general assembly taking place in the 1st quarter. It determines the activities and elects the board.
- Important information reaches the members through the SCBO homepage.
What are our goals ?
At the 1995 delegates' meeting, a spokesman for the authorities described the SCBO as a "tough but fair negotiating partner". This compliment proves how seriously the SCBO is committed to the concerns of CB radio. Our concrete goals today are:
- Promotion of radio in general, but especially CB radio
- Information of the CB radio operators about regulations and innovations
- Removing enemy images
- Representation of members and CB radio operators in trade, other radio operator interest groups and via USKA to regulating authorities.
How do we achieve our goals?
The SCBO will continue to stand up for liberal solutions.
Changes and advances prove daily that nobody can rest on their laurels.
This way we will never forget where the microphone is:
- We do not want to cause interference with our broadcasts.
- Answering a CQ call is a matter of honor.
Anyone who shares this idea is also very welcome in the new SCBO!
Throughout the years since the SCBO was founded in 1979, there has always been an active CB radio operator at the SCBO.
The ancient Romans called it 'primus inter pares', first among equals.
Back then, the 'same' people knew where the base's shoe was pressing.
SCBO memberships
Active members are amateur radio operators with HB9 or HB3 license. They have the right to vote and to vote at the general meetings and general meetings. The general meeting decides on admission.
Individual members are CB radio operators without an HB9 or HB3 license. They have the right to vote and vote at the general meetings and at the general meetings, except in USKA matters. The general meeting decides on admission.
Youth members are radio operators up to the age of 18.
Foreign Members are radio operators residing abroad.
Special Members are sponsors and people who are benevolent to the association.
Honorary Members are individual members who are entitled to vote and vote and who have made a special contribution to CB radio. The General Meeting is responsible for your choice.
Annual contributions:
- Active members SFr. 10.–
- Individual members SFr. 10.–
- youth members SFr. 0.–
- Foreign members SFr. 10.–
- Special members SFr. According to the arrangement
Presentation sheet in PDF → imagination_scbo_2020.pdf