CB  Radio!

A CB radio is a fun way to pass the time when caravanning with more than one vehicle on a youth trip.  We've often used a pair of them to keep from getting separated (put one at the head of the line and one at the tail), to arrange stops and communicate directions, to chat, and to play games in which each vehicle was a team. Below are a list of the standard codes and terms used by CBers. You can even make up your own code meanings when the 10-code numbers have no standard meaning.  Keep in mind, though that FCC rules mandate that the codes be used only to make communication easier and shorter.  Codes may not be used to deliberately confuse the meaning of your speech to other listeners.

Try to find a cannel which is not in use.  For courtesy's sake, give the frequency a rest every few minutes, so that other CBers can use the channel if neccesary.  Also, if you intend to talk for an extended time, stay off channel 19, because truckers use the channel constantly and try to reserve it for trucker use.  They could be pretty upset if you tie up their standard frequency, especially if they know you're a church group.

Something else to let your kids know about:  Singing, whistling, profanity, or any transmission of silly or annoying sounds is illegal.  Please don't do it.
Have a good time!  It can really be fun!
-Pete Schoenhoff

Note: Some of the lower numbered "10 codes"
have duplicate meanings in police band radio.
CB and Police codes are listed for these:

10 Codes with meaning in CB and POLICE BAND radio

 

CB meaning           POLICE meaning
10-1 = Receiving poorly, bad signal. 10-1 = Receiving poorly, bad signal.
10-2 = Receiving well, good signal. 10-2 = Receiving well, good signal.
10-3 = Stop transmitting. 10-3 = Stop tansmitting.
10-4 = OK, message received. 10-4 = OK, message received.
10-5 = Relay message. 10-5 = Relay message.
10-6 = Busy now... stand by... 10-6 = Busy now... stand by...
10-7 = Out of service, leaving airwaves. 10-7 = Out of service, leaving airwaves.
10-8 = In service, subject to call. 10-8 = In service, subject to call.
10-9 = Please repeat the message. 10-9 = Please repeat the message.
10-10 = Transmission completed, standing by.. 10-10 = Negative ("No.")
10-11 = Talking too rapidly. 10-11 = __________ in service.
10-12 = Visitors present. 10-12 = Please stand by...
10-13 = Report conditions. (weather,traffic) 10-13 = Report conditions.
10-14 =
no meaning
 10-14 = Information.
10-15 =
no meaning
 10-15 = Message has been delivered.
10-16 = Make pickup at _____. 10-16 = Reply to message.
10-17 = Urgent business. 10-17 = En route. (On the way there.)
10-18 = Anything for us? 10-18 = Urgent.
10-19 = Nothing for you, return to base. 10-19 = Contact __________.
10-20 = Location. 10-20 = Location.
10-21 = Call _____ by telephone. 10-21 = Call _____ by telephone.
10-22 = Report in person to _____. 10-22 = Cancel last message.
10-23 = Stand by... 10-23 = Arrived at the scene.
10-24 = Completed last assignment. 10-24 = Completed last assignment.
10-25 = Please contact __________. 10-25 = Meet __________.
10-26 = Disregard last information. 10-26 = E.T.A. is __:____.
10-27 = I am moving to channel ___. 10-27 = Request info on driver's licence.
10-28 = Identify your station (car, tag...) 10-28 = Request info on veicle registr.
10-29 = Time is up for contact. 10-29 = Check police records.
10-30 = Illegal use of radio. (by FCC law) 10-30 = Use caution.
10-31 =
no meaning
 10-31 = Pick up.
10-32 = I will give you a radio check. 10-32 = Units requested (I need back-up.)
10-33 = EMERGENCY TRAFFIC 10-33 = Emergency! Clear the airwaves!
10-34 = Trouble at this station 10-34 = Correct time.
Other CB 10 codes

10-35 = Confidential information.             10-65 = Awaiting your next message.
10-36  = Correct time is __:____.             10-67  = All units comply.
10-37  = Wrecker needed at_____.              10-70  = Fire at _____.
10-38  = Ambulance needed at_____.            10-71  = Proceed with trans. in sequence.
10-39  = Your message has been delivered.     10-73  = Speed trap at _____.
10-41  = Please turn to channel ___.          10-75  = You are causing interference.
10-42  = Traffic accident at _____.           10-77  = Negative contact
10-43  = Traffic tie up at _____.             10-81  = Reserve hotel room for _____.
10-44  = I have a message for you.            10-82  = Reserve room for _____.
10-45  = All units in range please respond.   10-84  = My telephone number is ___-____.
10-50  = Break channel. ("Breaker")           10-85  = My address is _____.
10-60  = What is next message number?         10-91  = Speak closer to the mike.
10-62  = Unable to copy, use phone.           10-93  = Check my freq. on this channel.
10-62sl= Unable to copy, use lower sideband.  10-94  = Please give me a long count.
10-62su= Unable to copy, use upper sideband.  10-99  = Mission completed, all secure.
10-63  = Net directed to _____.               10-100 = Need to go to the bathroom..
10-64  = Net clear.                           10-200 = Police needed at _____.