Ten-codes (sometimes called ten-signals) are numeric codes that represent common phrases used on the CB radio. Ten-codes allow the radio transmission to be concise and standarized. The codes below are the most common CB ten-codes, which are not necessarily the same ten-codes that police use.
10-1 |
Receiving poorly |
10-2 |
Receiving well |
10-3 |
Stop transmitting |
10-4 |
OK, message received |
10-5 |
Please relay message |
10-6 |
Busy, please stand by |
10-7 |
Out of service, and signing off |
10-8 |
In service, and taking calls |
10-9 |
Please repeat message |
10-10 |
Transmission complete, standing by |
10-11 |
Talking too fast |
10-12 |
Visitors present |
10-13 |
How is the weather? |
10-16 |
Make pickup 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 |
Please report in person |
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 |
Please identify your station |
10-29 |
Time is up for contact |
10-30 |
Does not conform to FCC rules |
10-32 |
Radio check |
10-33 |
Emergency traffic at this station |
10-34 |
Please send help |
10-35 |
Confidential information |
10-36 |
The correct time is... |
10-37 |
Wrecker needed |
10-38 |
Ambulance needed |
10-39 |
Your message was delivered |
10-41 |
Please tune to channel... |
10-42 |
Traffic accident at... |
10-43 |
Traffic congestion 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 next message number? |
10-62 |
Unable to copy, please use phone |
10-63 |
Net directed to... |
10-64 |
Net clear |
10-65 |
Awaiting your next message or assignment |
10-67 |
All units comply |
10-70 |
Fire at... |
10-71 |
Proceed with transmission in sequence |
10-73 |
Speed trap at... |
10-75 |
You are causing interference |
10-77 |
Negative contact |
10-81 |
Reserve hotel room for... |
10-84 |
My telephone number is... |
10-85 |
My address is... |
10-89 |
Radio repairmen needed |
10-90 |
I have TVI |
10-91 |
Talk closer to microphone |
10-92 |
Your radio is out of adjustment |
10-93 |
Check my frequency on this channel |
10-94 |
Please give me a long count |
10-95 |
Please transmit dead carrier for 5 seconds |
10-99 |
Mission completed. All units secured |
10-100 |
Restroom stop |
10-200 |
Police needed at… |