There are several additional things to consider when using a CB device, including:
You may not raise the power output of a CB transmitter.
You may not attach a "linear," "linear amplifier" or any other type of power amplifier to your CB transmitter.
There are no height restrictions for antennas mounted on vehicles or for hand-held devices.
For structures, the highest point of your antenna must not be more than 20 feet above the highest point of the building or tree on which it is mounted, or 60 feet above the ground. There are lower height limits if your antenna structure is located within two miles of an airport.
You may use an on-the-air pseudonym ("handle") of your choosing.
You must at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency communications.
“Amps ARE still illegal!”
Yes, but because of the mass noncompliance since the 70s everyone who is anyone has one. Far too many to regulate or enforce. There are 2000 watt kickers out there. and Hammers with legal kickers are using the 11 meter CB band all the time even though they are not supposed to.
We have started a channel 1 patriot CB club/neighborhood watch around here. Trying to get it spread around the country. 11 meter is just about dead, no one using CB much anymore because it is not as popular as it used to be. But if we don’t use it we will lose it is how we look at it. So we are trying to bring it back. :)
Even an old 23 channel that can be found for $5 at a yard sale will work just fine.