Here’s you complete Guide to CB Radio Codes that can help you understand what truckers may be saying and these will also help you understand what other emergency personnel may be stating. At times these codes may sound off faster than fireworks. However, it’s always nice to at least understand something.
CB Radio stands for “Citizens Band Radio”. Its just easier to say CB Radio. Throughout the world, the majority of people know this device only as a CB Radio. Everyone from citizens, to government officials use CB Radios. Some have their own private codes while others have codes in pamphlets and handbooks.
Below is a mixture of the most commonly used CB Radio Codes. Some of these codes may be unpopular in today’s era, but they’re the best fit for that particular code to make this list complete.
The CB Codes Translated
10 / 1 Poorly received
10 / 2 Received
10 / 3 Stop Transmitting
10 / 4 Message confirmed
10 / 5 Please relay current message
10 / 6 Standby
10 / 7 Leaving Air or Out of Service
10 / 8 Subject to a call or In Service
10 / 9 Please repeat message
10 / 10 Transmission completed, standing by.
10 / 11 You are talking to fast.
10 / 12 Visitors Near
10 / 13 Please advise any weather or road conditions
10 / 14 Message or Information
10 / 15 Message delivered
10 / 16 Make a pickup at (location provided)
10 / 17 Urgent disturbance
10 / 18 Urgent or Priority
10 / 19 Return to (location provided)
10 / 20 Location
10 / 21 Call by phone
10 / 22 Reporting in person to (____).
10 / 23 Stand by (to wait)
10 / 24 Previous assignment completed.
10 / 25 Please contact (_____).
10 / 26 Cancel previous message / ignore previous statement / etc.
10 / 27 Am relocating to channel (___).
10 / 28 Identify your station.
10 / 29 Time is up for your contact (individual you are speaking to).
10 / 30 Does not comply with FCC rules.
10 / 31 Crime in progress.
10 / 32 I am providing you with a radio check.
10 / 33 Emergency traffic at this station.
10 / 34 Trouble at this station, help is needed.
10 / 35 Secret Information (Confidential)
10 / 36 The correct time is (____).
10 / 37 Suspicious vehicle, identify self.
10 / 38 Ambulance is needed at (____).
10 / 39 Your message was delivered.
10 / 40 Run Silent, try not to be spotted.
10 / 41 Please tune to channel (____).
10 / 42 Traffic accident located at (____).
10 / 43 Traffic tied – up at (____).
10 / 44 I have a message for you.
10 / 45 All units that can hear this message, please respond / report.
10 / 46 Motorist assisting.
10 / 47 Emergency road repair.
10 / 48 Traffic control, use caution.
10 / 49 Traffic light out, use caution.
10 / 50 Break Channel
10 / 51 Wrecker Needed
10 / 52 Ambulance Needed
10 / 53 Road Blocked
10 / 54 Animals on Roadway
10 / 55 Driver Intoxicated
10 / 56 Intoxicated Pedestrian
10 / 57 Hit and Run Accident
10 / 58 Direct Traffic
10 / 59 Convoy or Escort
10 / 60 Squad Car In Vicinity
10 / 61 Personnel In Vicinity
10 / 62 Unable To Respond, Use Phone
10 / 63 Local Message
10 / 64 Prepare To Copy Message (Take notes)
10 / 65 Net Message Assignment
10 / 66 Message Cancellation
10 / 67 Clear To Enable to Read Net Message
10 / 68 Dispatch Information
10 / 69 Dispatched Information Received
10 / 70 Fire
10 / 71 Fire Of Adverse Nature
10 / 72 Report Fire Progress
10 / 73 Report Smoke Conditions
10 / 74 Negative (A response resembling the phrase NO)
10 / 75 Am In Contact With (_____).
10 / 76 En Route To (_____).
10 / 77 Estimated Time Of Arrival (ETA) (_____).
10 / 78 Request Fire Assistance
10 / 79 Notify Coroner (To be done via phone when possible).
10 / 80 Chase In Progress
10 / 81 Officer (_____) Will Be At Your (_____) Station.
10 / 82 Reserve Lodging
10 / 83 Tell Officer (_____) To Call This Station.
10 / 84 Please Advice ETA If Meeting At (_____).
10 / 85 Am (_____) Minutes Late.
10 / 86 Officer (_____) Left This Station At (_____) Headed To (_____).
10 / 87 Please Pick Up Checks For Distribution For Station (_____).
10 / 88 Please Confirm Current Telephone Number Of (_____) Is Correct.
10 / 89 Bomb Threat
10 / 90 Alarm (_____). (Type of alarm.)
10 / 91 Please Pick Up Prisoner (_____).
10 / 92 Complaint About Parking.
10 / 93 Blockade.
10 / 94 Drag Racers.
10 / 95 Prisoner In Custody.
10 / 96 Mental Subject.
10 / 97 Please Check Traffic Signal.
10 / 98 Jail / Prison Break.
10 / 99 Wanted / Stolen Indicated In Records.
10 / 100 Must Use Restroom.
10 / 200 Police Needed At (_____) Immediately. (Location, place, etc.)
Please take into account, that using the above 10 Codes for a purpose to obscure the transmission’s meaning (transmission is the sending or receiving of a message) could be illegal in some countries. The purpose of the above 10 Codes is to make communication not only more efficient, but to help free up the airwaves so that others can also communicate.
These Codes originated in the United States and are mostly used in English speaking countries. Though depending on where you live, the dialect that is spoken, could somewhat change the verbiage used per 10 Code. So this could slightly change in meaning because of a dialect difference. Just something to keep in mind.
What Are The Common CB Radio Channels Truckers Use?
Channel 1 Used somewhat in the eastern parts of The United States of America an maybe bordering areas of Canada.
Channel 4 Used mostly by those with 4×4’s while off-roading or something of the like.
Channel 6 Used mostly those that have large CB Radio Set – Ups who’s signal can reach a 1,000 miles or more.
Channel 9 A channel used to communicate with emergency personnel for needing assistance.
Channel 10 Used mostly in various regional areas.
Channel 13 Used mostly by those traveling in RV’s and on Watercraft.
Channel 14 Mostly used within the communications of walkie – talkies.
Channel 17 Used mostly on the West Coast of The United States of America and maybe the bordering areas of Canada.
Channel 19 Used throughout The United States of America as the main focal point for communication between truckers.
The CB Codes Translated
Here’s some CB Radio Codes that can help you understand what truckers may be saying and these will also help you understand what other emergency personnel may be stating. At times these codes may sound off faster than fireworks. However, it’s always nice to at least understand something.
10 / 1 Poorly received
10 / 2 Received
10 / 3 Stop Transmitting
10 / 4 Message confirmed
10 / 5 Please relay current message
10 / 6 Standby
10 / 7 Leaving Air or Out of Service
10 / 8 Subject to a call or In Service
10 / 9 Please repeat the message
10 / 10 Transmission completed, standing by.
10 / 11 You are talking too fast.
10 / 12 Visitors Near
10 / 13 Please advise any weather or road conditions
10 / 14 Message or Information
10 / 15 Message delivered
10 / 16 Make a pickup at (location provided)
10 / 17 Urgent disturbance
10 / 18 Urgent or Priority
10 / 19 Return to (location provided)
10 / 20 Location
10 / 21 Call by phone
10 / 22 Reporting in person to (____).
10 / 23 Stand by (to wait)
10 / 24 Previous assignment completed.
10 / 25 Please contact (_____).
10 / 26 Cancel previous message / ignore previous statement / etc.
10 / 27 Am relocating to channel (___).
10 / 28 Identify your station.
10 / 29 Time is up for your contact (the individual you are speaking to).
10 / 30 Does not comply with FCC rules.
10 / 31 Crime in progress.
10 / 32 I am providing you with a radio check.
10 / 33 Emergency traffic at this station.
10 / 34 Trouble at this station, help is needed.
10 / 35 Secret Information (Confidential)
10 / 36 The correct time is (____).
10 / 37 Suspicious vehicle, identify self.
10 / 38 Ambulance is needed at (____).
10 / 39 Your message was delivered.
10 / 40 Run Silent, try not to be spotted.
10 / 41 Please tune to channel (____).
10 / 42 Traffic accident located at (____).
10 / 43 Traffic tied – up at (____).
10 / 44 I have a message for you.
10 / 45 All units that can hear this message, please respond/report.
10 / 46 Motorist assisting.
10 / 47 Emergency road repair.
10 / 48 Traffic control, use caution.
10 / 49 Traffic light out, use caution.
10 / 50 Break Channel
10 / 51 Wrecker Needed
10 / 52 Ambulance Needed
10 / 53 Road Blocked
10 / 54 Animals on Roadway
10 / 55 Driver Intoxicated
10 / 56 Intoxicated Pedestrian
10 / 57 Hit and Run Accident
10 / 58 Direct Traffic
10 / 59 Convoy or Escort
10 / 60 Squad Car In Vicinity
10 / 61 Personnel In Vicinity
10 / 62 Unable To Respond, Use Phone
10 / 63 Local Message
10 / 64 Prepare To Copy Message (Take notes)
10 / 65 Net Message Assignment
10 / 66 Message Cancellation
10 / 67 Clear To Enable to Read Net Message
10 / 68 Dispatch Information
10 / 69 Dispatched Information Received
10 / 70 Fire
10 / 71 Fire Of Adverse Nature
10 / 72 Report Fire Progress
10 / 73 Report Smoke Conditions
10 / 74 Negative (A response resembling the phrase NO)
10 / 75 Am In Contact With (_____).
10 / 76 En Route To (_____).
10 / 77 Estimated Time Of Arrival (ETA) (_____).
10 / 78 Request Fire Assistance
10 / 79 Notify Coroner (To be done via phone when possible).
10 / 80 Chase In Progress
10 / 81 Officer (_____) Will Be At Your (_____) Station.
10 / 82 Reserve Lodging
10 / 83 Tell Officer (_____) To Call This Station.
10 / 84 Please Advice ETA If Meeting At (_____).
10 / 85 Am (_____) Minutes Late.
10 / 86 Officer (_____) Left This Station At (_____) Headed To (_____).
10 / 87 Please Pick Up Checks For Distribution For Station (_____).
10 / 88 Please Confirm Current Telephone Number Of (_____) Is Correct.
10 / 89 Bomb Threat
10 / 90 Alarm (_____). (Type of alarm.)
10 / 91 Please Pick Up Prisoner (_____).
10 / 92 Complaint About Parking.
10 / 93 Blockade.
10 / 94 Drag Racers.
10 / 95 Prisoner In Custody.
10 / 96 Mental Subject.
10 / 97 Please Check Traffic Signal.
10 / 98 Jail / Prison Break.
10 / 99 Wanted / Stolen Indicated In Records.
10 / 100 Must Use Restroom.
10 / 200 Police Needed At (_____) Immediately. (Location, place, etc.)
Please take into account, that using the above 10 Codes for a purpose to obscure the transmission’s meaning (transmission is the sending or receiving of a message) could be illegal in some countries. The purpose of the above 10 Codes is to make communication not only more efficient but to help free up the airwaves so that others can also communicate.
These Codes originated in the United States and are mostly used in English speaking countries. Though depending on where you live, the dialect that is spoken could somewhat change the verbiage used per 10 Code. So this could slightly change in meaning because of a dialect difference. Just something to keep in mind.
What Are The Common CB Radio Channels Truckers Use?
Channel 1 Used somewhat in the eastern parts of The United States of America an maybe bordering areas of Canada.
Channel 4 Used mostly by those with 4×4’s while off-roading or something of the like.
Channel 6 Used mostly by those that have large CB Radio Set – Ups who’s signal can reach a 1,000 miles or more.
Channel 9 A channel used to communicate with emergency personnel for needing assistance.
Channel 10 Used mostly in various regional areas.
Channel 13 Used mostly by those traveling in RV’s and on Watercraft.
Channel 14 Mostly used within the communications of walkie – talkies.
Channel 17 Used mostly on the West Coast of The United States of America and maybe the bordering areas of Canada.
Channel 19 Used throughout The United States of America as the main focal point for communication between truckers.
In some cases depending on the type of radio you choose to use. You may be required to obtain a license. If you choose to use a CB that is 4 watts or less then you are free and clear of any fines. Now when your Citizen Band (CB) Radio is more than 4 watts, you must obtain a license from the FCC. Oh, by the way, this fine starts at around $4,000 – $5,000 and some have been fined as high as $15,000.00.
