Galaxy DX-959B Mobile CB Radio with Frequency Counter and Starlite Faceplate This radio is FCC-certified for use on the Citizens Band. Among its many features is Single Side Band (SSB). SSB transmissions utilize the frequencies just above and below the standard 40 CB channels, can legally transmit at 12 watts (instead of 4 watts for standard CBs), and can achieve significantly improved range. SSB radios can communicate on the standard 40 CB AM channels with all CB users, but are able to use SSB for long-range communication only if BOTH parties have an SSB-equipped radio. Five-digit frequency counter with large orange LED digits, two-digit channel display with large blue LED digits. Large Galaxy meter with 4 scales: "S" Meter indicates up to 60 dB over S9. Modulation Percentage Scale for use on AM. Power Scale Calibrated for AM and SSB. SWR Scale. Talkback feature. Optimized high performance receive circuit to aid in the recovery of even the weakest signals. The extremely sensitive front end compares favorably to expensive Amateur radios from leading imported manufacturer's products. Variable power output control, variable talkback circuit with on/off switch, automatic SWR circuit and an SWR Alert LED, Roger Beep with on/off switch. Variable Dimmer Control with push switch to turn off the meter lamp, display digits and StarLite back lighting, 3-position tone switch for receive, proprietary Galaxy Noise Filter (GNF) Circuit reduces noise to aid in the recovery of weak SSB signals. The Galaxy StarLite faceplate features back lighting of the white faceplate lettering in blue or red color back lighting. All faceplate lettering is white during daylight. The picture shows how the color back lighting circuit turns the lettering blue or red. Frequency and Channel LED digits are always orange or blue - day or night. Galaxy CB radios are designed with features that a serious CB operator can appreciate and a new user can easily master. The radio functions are laid out in a driver friendly format essential for ease of use while keeping your eyes focused on the road ahead. Each knob or button controls its own task, minimizing the need to look at a display or cycle through multiple menus. What's in the box besides the radio: Handheld 4-pin Microphone, Radio Mounting Bracket and Microphone Mounting Hardware, Power Cord, Owner's Manual.