Using common 10-codes – Radio Shack TRC-501 User Manual

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Using Common 10-Codes

Citizen’s band operators have largely
adopted the 10-codes for standard
questions and answers. These
codes permit faster communication
and better intelligibility in noisy ar-
eas.

These tables list the codes adopted
by the Associated Public Safety
Communications 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.

10-14

Information.

10-15 Message delivered.

10-16

Reply to message.

10-17

En route.

10-18

Urgent.

10-19

Contact ____________.

10-20

What is your location?

10-21

Call ___________ by tele-
phone.

10-22

Cancel last message.

10-23

Arrived at the scene.

10-24

Assignment complete.

10-26

Estimated time of arrival is
____________________.

10-30 Use

caution.

10-31

Pick up.

10-33

Emergency traffic. Clear
the channel.

10-34

What time is it?

Code

Meaning

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