Cobra Electronics 148 GTL Section VI Appendix, FEW Rules That should be Obeyed, Code

Section VI Appendix

Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the “10-code” for standard questions and answers. Its use permits faster communications and better under- standing in noisy areas. The following table lists some of the more common codes and their meanings.

Section VI Appendix (Continued)

A FEW RULES THAT SHOULD BE OBEYED

1. You are not allowed to carry on a conversation with another station for more

than five minutes at a time without taking a one-minute break, to give others

a chance to use the channel.

	10 CODE
Code	Meaning
10-1	Receiving poorly
10-2	Receiving well
10-3	Stop transmitting
10-4	OK, message received
10-5	Relay message
10-6	Busy, stand by
10-7	Out of service, leaving air
10-8	In service, subject to call
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	My location is
10-21	Call by telephone
10-22	Report in person to
10-23	Stand by
10-24	Completed last assignment
10-25	Can you contact
10-26	Disregard last information
10-27	I am moving to channel
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
10-34	Trouble at this station
10-35	Confidential information
10-36	Correct time is

Code	Meaning
10-37	Wrecker needed at
10-38	Ambulance needed at
10-39	Your message delivered
10-41	Please turn to channel
10-42	Traffic accident at
10-43	Traffic Tie up at
10-44	I have a message for you
10-45	All units within range
	please report
10-50	Break channel
10-60	What is the next message
	number?
10-62	Unable to copy, use
	phone
10-63	Net directed to
10-64	Net clear
10-65	Awaiting your next
	message/assignment
10-67	All units copy
10-70	Fire at
10-71	Proceed with transmission
	in sequence
10-77	Negative contact
10-81	Reserve hotel room for
10-82	Reserve room for
10-84	My telephone number is
10-85	My address is
10-91	Talk closer to mike
10-93	Check my frequency on
	this channel
10-94	Please give me a long
	count
10-99	Mission completed, all
	units secure
10-200	Police needed at

2.	You are not allowed to blast others off the air by over-powering them with
	illegally amplified transmitter power, or illegally high antennas.
3.	You can’t use the CB to promote illegal activities.
4.	You are not allowed to use profanity.
5.	You may not play music in your CB.
6.	You may not use your CB to sell merchandise or professional service.

HOW YOUR CB CAN SERVE YOU

•Warn of traffic tie ups ahead.

•Provide weather and road information.

•Provide help fast in event of emergency or breakdown.

•Suggest good spots to eat and sleep.

•Make long trips more interesting, and help keep you awake.

•Provide direct contact with your office or home.

•Make friends for you as you travel.

•Provide “local information” to find your destination.

•Help law enforcement officers by reporting drunk and reckless drivers.

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