Radio Shack 21-1679 A Marine Radio User Manual


 
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Type and quality of the antenna.
Height of the antenna’s mounting location (the higher the
antenna, the better the signal’s range).
Surrounding terrain (mountains and tall buildings limit the range).
Weather conditions.
Number of nearby CBs operating on the same channel.
Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of-
sight. To ensure maximum range, always keep the battery
pack fully charged or use fresh batteries.
Common 10-Codes
Citizens Band radio operators have largely adopted the 10-
codes for standard questions and answers. These codes permit
faster communication and better understanding in noisy areas.
The following table lists some of the more common codes and
their meanings:
Code Meaning Code Meaning
10-1 Receiving poorly 10-22 Report in person to____
10-2 Receiving well 10-23 Stand by
10-3 Stop transmitting 10-25 Can you contact____
10-4 OK, message received 10-26 Disregard last information
10-5 Relay message 10-27 I am moving to channel
10-6 Busy, stand by 10-28 Identify your station
10-7 Out of service 10-32 I will give you a radio check
10-8 In service 10-33 Emergency trafc
10-9 Repeat message 10-36 Correct time is____
10-10
Transmission completed,
standing by
10-37 Wrecker needed at____
10-11 Talking too rapidly 10-38 Ambulance needed at____
10-12 Visitors present 10-41 Please turn to channel____
10-13
Advise Weather/Road
conditions
10-42 Trafc accident at____
10-17 Urgent business 10-43 Trafc tie-up at____
10-18 Anything for us? 10-50 Break channel
10-19 Nothing for you. Return to base 10-62 Unable to copy; use telephone
10-20 My location is____ 10-70 Fire at____
10-21 Call by telephone
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