CB radio in the UK

CB has been legal in the UK since 1981. At the time "the authorities" were a little snooty about CB and basically did not approve. 

Originally in the UK two bands were allocated. These were at 27MHz (FM only) and 934MHz. The latter was later withdrawn.

In the early days 27MHz CB was very popular as gear was low cost and this was before the Internet. A licence was needed in the early days. Latterly the band was extended and other modes allowed and no licence was needed.

I have not used 27MHz for very many years. I think these days CB is very quiet apart from those chasing DX and farmers mainly.

In the future I can see CB and amateur radio merging.