Citizen Band Radio's Honored Ancestors
from S9 magazine January 1977 issue
"History of early CB RADIO."

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Polytronics 30 was a big radio for the day and included all the RC frequencies

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Heath GW-12 was among the least expensive kit radios ever offered at $40

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Kaar TR-327 D-Phone sold originally for $179

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International Crystal MO-23 was mounted in the trunk and used a remote head.

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Alliance Genie-Phone was manufactured by the  rotor company of the same name.

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Hellicrafters CB-3 from the famous electronics manufactuer.

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Cadet 500 sold for $200 in 1963.

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Pearce-Simpson Companion IV was an early attempt using a telephone handset.