Maximum Range; Using Common10-Codes - Radio Shack Compact Deluxe CB Walkie-Talkie Owner's Manual

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MAXIMUM RANGE

The maximum range and quality of
CB transmissions vary depending on
the following conditions:
• the type and quality of antenna
used
• the height of the antenna's
mounting location (the higher the
antenna, the better the signal's
range)
• the surrounding terrain (moun-
tains and tall buildings limit the
range)
• weather conditions
• the number of nearby CBs oper-
ating on the same channel
Note: Your walkie-talkie's transmis-
sion range is generally line-of-sight.
To ensure maximum range, always
keep fresh or fully-charged batteries
in your CB.
USING COMMON
10-CODES
Citizen's Band operators have large-
ly adopted the 10-codes for standard
questions and answers. These codes
permit faster communication and bet-
ter intelligibility in noisy areas. While
not all codes are listed, the following
chart contains most of the more popu-
lar ones.
Code
10-1 Receiving poorly.
10-2 Receiving well.
10-3 Stop transmitting.
10-4 OK, message received.
10-5 Relay message.
10-6 Busy, please stand by.
10-7 Out of service.
10-8 In service
10-9 Repeat message.
10-10 Transmission completed, standing
by.
10-11 Talking too rapidly.
10-12 Visitors present.
10-13 Advise Weather/Road
conditions.
10-17 Urgent business.
10-18 Anything for us?
10-19 Nothing for you. Return to base.
10-20 My location is____.
10-21 Call by telephone.
10-22 Report in person to____.
10-23 Please stand by.
10-25 Can you contact____.
10-26 Disregard last information.
10-27 I am moving to channel____.
10-28 Identify your station.
10-32 I will give you a radio check.
10-33 Emergency traffic.
10-36 Correct time is____.
10-37 Wrecker needed at____.
10-38 Ambulance needed at______
10-41 Please turn to channel_____.
10-42 Traffic accident at_____.
Operational Hints
Meaning
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