Using Common 10-Codes - Radio Shack 21-1599 Owner's Manual

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Using Common 10-Codes

Citizen's band operators have largely
adopted the 10-codes for standard
questions and answers.
codes permit faster communication
and better intelligibility in noisy ar-
eas.
This table lists the codes adopted by
the Associated Public Safety Com-
munications Officers (APCO).
Code Meaning
10-1 Cannot understand your
message.
10-2 Your signal is good.
10-3 Stop transmitting.
10-4 Message received and
understood.
10-5 Relay information to
________________.
10-6 I am busy or are you
busy?
10-7 Out of service.
10-8 In service.
10-9 Repeat last message.
10-10 Negative (No).
10-11 ____________ in service.
10-12 Stand by.
10-13 Report ____________
conditions.
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Code
10-14
These 10-15
10-16
10-17
10-18
10-19
10-20
10-21
10-22
10-23
10-24
10-26
10-30
10-31
10-33
10-34
Meaning
Information.
Message delivered.
Reply to message.
En route.
Urgent.
Contact ____________.
What is your location?
Call ___________ by tele-
phone.
Cancel last message.
Arrived at the scene.
Assignment complete.
Estimated time of arrival is
____________________.
Use caution.
Pick up.
Emergency traffic. Clear
the channel.
What time is it?