CB Radio 10 Codes
| 10-1 | Receiving poorly (I can’t hear you) |
|---|---|
| 10-20 | Identifying location (often adapted to “What’s your 20?”) |
| 10-27 | I’m moving to channel [insert channel] |
| 10-33 | Emergency traffic at this station |
| 10-38 | Ambulance needed at [insert location] |
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What are the 10 CB radio codes?
CB 10 Codes
- 10-1 Receiving poorly.
- 10-2 Good reception.
- 10-4 Message received. All ok.
- 10-5 Relay message.
- 10-6 Stand by.
- 10-7 Out of service.
- 10-9 Repeat message.
- 10-11 Talking too fast.
What is some CB lingo?
“Bear Cave” / “Bear’s Den” / “Bear’s Lair” – a police station. “Bear / Smokey in a plain brown wrapper” – a law officer in an unmarked police car. The term “plain white wrapper” is sometimes used, depending on the color of the vehicle. “Jet Pilot” / “Jet Pilot” – vehicle speeding without CB.
What is the trucker code?
The 1970s had a wave of blue-collar pride, and singer C. W. McCall came out with the song Convoy in 1975 which demonstrated a trucker transmission and again the 10-Code was brought back into pop culture. Later in 1978, the movie Convoy was released and the 10-Code was forever engrained in the public’s mind.
What does 42 mean on CB?
Yes, or OK
CB Radio Code and Lingo at CB World
| CB Terminology | Meaning or Translation |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | Unloading a trailer yourself. |
| Flip-Flop | A U-turn or return trip. |
| FM | An AM/FM radio. |
| 42 | Yes, or OK. |
What does Breaker Breaker One Niner mean?
May be followed by either the channel number, indicating that anyone may acknowledge (e.g., “Breaker One-niner” refers to channel 19, the most widely used among truck drivers), or by a specific “handle”, which is requesting a particular individual to respond.
What does 10/5 Mean on a CB?
Relay Message
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.
What’s your 20 mean?
What’s your location?
What’s your 20? is CB (Citizens Band radio) lingo for “What’s your location?” What’s your 2020 can be part of a question about a person’s presidential aspirations for the 2020 election or about a person or organization’s goals or aims for the year 2020.
Why do truckers say breaker 19?
You see, when a trucker says this, he or she is asking permission to break into the conversation other truckers are having on their Citizen Band (CB) radios, on Channel 19.
What does 1020 mean on CB?
For example, in the world of CB radio talk number codes mean things. Here is a list of CB 10 codes, often followed by what they mean (and what they truly mean). 10-1: Receiving poorly (I can’t hear you). 10-2: Receiving well (I can hear you).
What does 10 mean in trucking?
Popularized and mostly used by truckers, here’s a list of the most popular 10 codes you’ll hear on the radio waves. 10-1. Receiving poorly (I can’t hear you) 10-2. Receiving well (I can hear you)
What CB channel do police use?
Channel 9 should only be used for emergency communications, i.e. communications involving a real or imminent threat to the life or safety of any person, or the immediate protection of property. Channel 11 is widely used as a calling channel.
What does a 10 5 mean?
Relay
10-5 = Relay this information to (name of a person, officer, etc.) 10-6 = Officer is busy. 10-7 = Out of service, unavailable. 10-8 = In-service.
What is a Jimmy and a white?
It is a “Jimmy and a White”. the Jimmy is a GMC truck and the White is, guess what, a brand of truck called the White.
What is a bear in trucker talk?
Base station or unit – A powerful CB radio set in a stationary location. Bear – A law enforcement officer at any level, but usually a State Trooper, Highway Patrol. Bear bait – A speeding vehicle, usually a four-wheeler, which can be used to protect the other speeding vehicles behind it. Bear bite – A speeding ticket.
What does 1010 mean on a CB radio?
10-10: Transmission completed, standing by. 10-11: Talking too rapidly. 10-12: Visitors presentShhhh! 10-13: Advise weather/road conditions.
What does 19 mean on CB?
CB Radio Frequencies and Channels
| CB Channel | CB Frequency (MHz) | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 27.155 | Open to everyone (and SSB) |
| 17 | 27.165 | Open to everyone – often used by truckers re: north/south traffic |
| 18 | 27.175 | Open to everyone |
| 19 | 27.185 | Truckers re: East/West Highway Traffic |
What do truckers call themselves?
CB Terminology (Trucker Slang)
| CB Terminology | Meaning or Translation |
|---|---|
| Big R | A Roadway truck. |
| Big road | Usually refers to the Interstate, sometimes any big highway. |
| Big truck | Refers to an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer. “Come on over, big truck”. |
| Bird dog | A radar detector. |
What’s your 10 4 mean?
10-4 is a way of saying “message received” in radio communications. It’s also used as a way to “you got it.”
What is a 10 200 code?
What does police code 10-200 mean? Police code 10-200 means Narcotics, drugs involved.
What does a 10 100 mean?
What does police code 10-100 mean? Police code 10-100 means Misdemeanor warrant / Out using restroom.