[_Jim]

My understanding of FCC rules on CB prohibit the use of such for political and commercial purposes.

I don't know about the rules expressly prohibiting politcal activities - but CB was established to facilitate 'bidness' ...

Now, the rules on amatuer radio *do* expressly forbid 'bidness' use of same.

[mindprism.com]

but CB was established to facilitate 'bidness' ...

Facilitate. Whadyathink would happen if you grab your CB and start doing a version of the Home Shopping Network?