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  • 3 months later...
Posted

in regards to ten codes it's legal as long as you're not talking in codes to commit a crime. The other party said is correct here's a full list of the cb ten codes that can be legally used

 

 

The Definitive List of Citizens Band Radio or CB 10 Codes, and what they mean.

  • 10-1: Receiving Poorly or I can’t hear you
  • 10-2: Receiving well or I can hear you
  • 10-3: Stop transmitting
  • 10-4: Message received
  • 10-5: Relay message
  • 10-6: Busy, 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
  • 10-16: Make pick up at ___
  • 10-17: Urgent Business
  • 10-18: Anything for us?
  • 10-19: Nothing for you, return to base
  • 10-20: Your current location
  • 10-21: Call by telephone
  • 10-22: Report in person to [location]
  • 10-23: Stand by
  • 10-24: Completed last assignment
  • 10-25: Can you contact [person’s name]
  • 10-26: Disregard Last Information/Cancel Last Message
  • 10-27: I’m moving to channel [channel number]
  • 10-28: Identify your station
  • 10-29: Time is up for contact
  • 10-30: Does not conform to FCC Rules
  • 10-32: I will give you a radio check
  • 10-33: Emergency traffic at this station
  • 10-34: Trouble at this station, help needed
  • 10-35: Confidential information
  • 10-36: Need correct time
  • 10-37: Wrecker needed at [location]
  • 10-38: Ambulance needed at [location]
  • 10-39: Your message delivered
  • 10-41: Please tune to channel [channel #]
  • 10-42: Traffic accident at [location]
  • 10-43: Traffic jam
  • 10-44: I have a message for you
  • 10-45: All units within range please report
  • 10-50: Break channel
  • 10-60: What is next message number?
  • 10-62: Unable to copy, please use phone
  • 10-65: Awaiting your next message or assignment
  • 10-67: All units comply
  • 10-70: Fire at [location]
  • 10-71: Proceed with transmission in sequence
  • 10-73: Speed trap
  • 10-75: You are causing interference
  • 10-77: Negative contact
  • 10-84: My telephone number is
  • 10-85: My address is
  • 10-91: Talk closer to the mike
  • 10-92: Your transmitter is out of adjustment
  • 10-93: Check my frequency on this channel
  • 10-94: Please give me a long count
  • 10-95: Transmit dead carrier for 5 seconds
  • 10-99: Mission completed; all units secure
  • 10-100: Bathroom break
  • 10-200: Police needed at [location]
Posted
56 minutes ago, back4more70 said:

I disagree.  10-100 means I have to go #1, and 10-200 means I have to go #2. 🤣

Carrie aka Frog: Would a cop, taking a leak on the side of the road interest you?

Bandit:  Yes, it would! He's taking a 10-100.

Carrie aka Frog: At least, it's better than 10-200.

 

Posted

Hey if 10 codes work with your coms, it works and isn't dumb.

Lol, I have to admit when someone uses a 10 code other than 10-4 or 10-100, I have no idea what they mean.

(I also assume they are of a certain age or might be tactical LARPing.)

If you use them, you be you, use 10 codes, wear 5.11, have fun... there's room for all!

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

I just remembering when I used to go out patrol with Tacony Town Watch. We tried not utilizing the Ten Codes, since the PPD didn't use them. However, we did use a few, but we cut it down.

Town Watch Ten Codes

10-4 Yes or Copy            10-7 Out of Service

10-8 In Service                10-20 Location

10-33 Emergency           10-100 Break 10 to 15 minutes

10-Double 100 END OF TOUR

Philadelphia Police Department & Town Watch Codes

5292 - Request For ME Deceased Person

FLASH - Information about Suspect or Suspects

Local - Fire Activity Fire Department Requested

NAT - Necessary Action Taken 

RTF - Report to Follow

Posted
On 2/25/2024 at 5:00 PM, WSAE510 said:

in regards to ten codes it's legal as long as you're not talking in codes to commit a crime. The other party said is correct here's a full list of the cb ten codes that can be legally used

 

 

The Definitive List of Citizens Band Radio or CB 10 Codes, and what they mean.

  • 10-1: Receiving Poorly or I can’t hear you
  • 10-2: Receiving well or I can hear you
  • 10-3: Stop transmitting
  • 10-4: Message received
  • 10-5: Relay message
  • 10-6: Busy, 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
  • 10-16: Make pick up at ___
  • 10-17: Urgent Business
  • 10-18: Anything for us?
  • 10-19: Nothing for you, return to base
  • 10-20: Your current location
  • 10-21: Call by telephone
  • 10-22: Report in person to [location]
  • 10-23: Stand by
  • 10-24: Completed last assignment
  • 10-25: Can you contact [person’s name]
  • 10-26: Disregard Last Information/Cancel Last Message
  • 10-27: I’m moving to channel [channel number]
  • 10-28: Identify your station
  • 10-29: Time is up for contact
  • 10-30: Does not conform to FCC Rules
  • 10-32: I will give you a radio check
  • 10-33: Emergency traffic at this station
  • 10-34: Trouble at this station, help needed
  • 10-35: Confidential information
  • 10-36: Need correct time
  • 10-37: Wrecker needed at [location]
  • 10-38: Ambulance needed at [location]
  • 10-39: Your message delivered
  • 10-41: Please tune to channel [channel #]
  • 10-42: Traffic accident at [location]
  • 10-43: Traffic jam
  • 10-44: I have a message for you
  • 10-45: All units within range please report
  • 10-50: Break channel
  • 10-60: What is next message number?
  • 10-62: Unable to copy, please use phone
  • 10-65: Awaiting your next message or assignment
  • 10-67: All units comply
  • 10-70: Fire at [location]
  • 10-71: Proceed with transmission in sequence
  • 10-73: Speed trap
  • 10-75: You are causing interference
  • 10-77: Negative contact
  • 10-84: My telephone number is
  • 10-85: My address is
  • 10-91: Talk closer to the mike
  • 10-92: Your transmitter is out of adjustment
  • 10-93: Check my frequency on this channel
  • 10-94: Please give me a long count
  • 10-95: Transmit dead carrier for 5 seconds
  • 10-99: Mission completed; all units secure
  • 10-100: Bathroom break
  • 10-200: Police needed at [location]

This list used to come with a little manual enclosed with just about every CB radio sold between 1975 and 2000 or so.

  • 1 month later...
Posted

I volunteer with the local Sheriff's office, and they prohibit 10-codes for radio use, just plain speech.  The county I used to live in (California) only used 10-codes, and I suspect it is because that county had over 10x the population and calls.  Hmm...

Posted

Most law enforcement I’ve been involved with didn’t use 10codes just codes like code 2 no light or siren but get here quick code 3 full lights and sirens get here fast code 4 clear ect…. 
 

10- codes are very useful for relaying info quick and easy to understand.  On a busy radio it rather hear 10-4 then “I understand” or im 10-19 rather then I’m in my way.  

Posted

When I picture civilians who use 10-codes, I also picture their belt-worn radios (multiple), shoulder worn mic, and basketweave leather belt. Likely they also drive a former police car and/or have an amber light bar.

In a past life I met some of those people.

Posted
That's me... sort of. No basket weave belt (its a tac trainer) and only 1 radio. I don't use 10 codes, though. Have to draw the line somewhere. 

One radio and no 10-codes, you’re ok Marc.

Wait….ex-cop car?
Posted

the FCC says t0 codes are premissable but i can you that 98% of Generation Z has no idea what the most common 10 code, 10-4 means..   Before i retired, i would always have fun answering simple yes questions emails from these young folks with a simple 10-4..  It amazed me that most these folks would answer back,   Ahh??  or what do you mean or what does that mean...    But since the FCC says 10-codes are permissible,,   10-Code away and have fun..  

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

"What's the proper 10-Code for " I got a cabover Pete with a reefer on, and Jimmy haulin' hogs." 

10-420 on the reefer, bring on the hogs, we got the munchies

Posted
On 5/8/2024 at 11:22 AM, WRUE951 said:

the FCC says t0 codes are premissable but i can you that 98% of Generation Z has no idea what the most common 10 code, 10-4 means..   Before i retired, i would always have fun answering simple yes questions emails from these young folks with a simple 10-4..  It amazed me that most these folks would answer back,   Ahh??  or what do you mean or what does that mean...    But since the FCC says 10-codes are permissible,,   10-Code away and have fun..  

Hilarious. I guess your generation was just born with that knowledge 🙄

  • 2 months later...
Posted
On 11/23/2023 at 10:01 PM, JoCoBrian said:

What's the proper 10-Code for " I got a cabover Pete with a reefer on, and Jimmy haulin' hogs." 

As far as Ten Codes for a particular type of freight truck, I wouldn't have a clue.

Bull Dog Mack = MACK Truck Cabover or Conventional

Cabover Pete with a reefer = Cabover Peter Built Track Hauling a Refrigerated Trailer.

Jimmy Hauling Hogs = GMC Cabover or Conventional Hauling Pigs or other Livestock.

Freight Shaker = Freight Liner Truck

Can on Back = Any type of Liquid Manifest Trailer 

Posted
8 minutes ago, Adamdaj said:

 

Freight Shaker = Freight Liner Truck

 

Just need to drive one, especially one that's a bit on the old side to know why they call them Freight Shakers...

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