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[Long2Retire]

Thank you again.

Betty Ford. First CB Mama.

However, it wasn’t all smooth, First Mama’s temporary license sparked some pretty strong outrage among CBers. The FCC field offices were flooded with complaints after the First Lady’s quick license turnaround. It usually took about 70 days for the FCC to process a license due to the sheer volume of requests and it was perceived that the First Lady was granted a favor.

The FCC stated that emergency licenses had been granted in the past, and with Mrs. Ford’s special campaigning circumstances, time was of the essence and a temporary license was granted immediately.

Instead of trying to explain itself further, the FCC immediately announced plans to make instant temporary licenses for CB operators. Users would receive a 60 day license when they bought a radio and they would be able to get on the airwaves after the they filled out their application and put it in the mail. The FCC said that the plan had been in the works long before the complaints, but few bought that.

https://cardboardamerica.org/2016/11/08/come-on-first-mama-betty-ford-and-citizens-band-radios-role-in-the-1976-presidential-election/

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