RADIO & POLICE TEN CODES
RADIO TEN CODES
Radio communication networks have always suffered from a half duplex (one person talks at a time) problem. Unlike cell phones or other telephone communications that are full duplex where you can simultaneously talk and listen at the same time, with a radio system only one person can talk at a time making two way radio really a one way at a time radio system. The “TEN CODE” was developed to increase the amount of information that a person could send using a very short period of time. It allows the users to send complex messages with very short number codes. Radio TEN CODES differ from the POLICE RADIO TEN CODES and both are listed below. With the Police TEN CODES there was the added plus of being understood by the causal observer or bystander.
RADIO TEN CODES POLICE RADIO TEN CODES
10-0 Caution
10-1 Receiving poorly, bad signal. Signal Weak
10-2 Receiving OK, signal strong. Signal Good
10-3 Stop Transmitting. Stop transmitting
10-4 Message received. Message received
10-5 Relay message. Relay
10-6 Busy, please stand by. Busy
10-7 Out of service. Out of service
10-8 In service. In service
10-9 Repeat message. Repeat
10-10 finished, standing by. Fight in progress
10-11 Talk slower. Animal Problem
10-12 Visitors present. Stand By
10-13 Need weather or road conditions. Report Conditions
10-14 Prowler report
10-15 Civil disturbance
10-16 Pickup needed at _____________. Domestic problem
10-17 Urgent Business. Meet complainant
10-18 Is there anything for us? Urgent
10-19 Nothing for you, return to base. Got to station
10-20 My location is _______________. Location
10-21 Use a telephone. Phone ____________
10-22 Report in person to ___________. Disregard
10-23 Stand by. Arrived at scene
10-24 Finished last assignment. Assignment complete
10-25 Can you contact _____________. Report to __________
10-26 Disregard last information. Detaining suspect
10-27 I’m changing to channel _______. Driver’s license information
10-28 Identify your station. Vehicle registration information
10-29 Your time is up for contact. Check for wants/warrants
10-30 Does not conform to FCC rules. Unauthorized use of radio
10-31 Crime in progress
10-32 I’ll give you a radio check. Person with gun
10-33 Emergency traffic at this station. Emergency, stand by
10-34 Help needed at this station. Riot
10-35 Confidential information. Major crime alert
10-36 The correct time is ___________. Correct time
10-37 Wrecker needed at ___________. Investigate suspicious vehicle
10-38 Ambulance needed at _________. Stop suspicious vehicle
10-39 Your message has been delivered. Use lights and siren
10-40 Respond quickly
10-41 Please change to channel _______. Beginning shift
10-42 Traffic accident at ____________. Ending shift
10-43 Traffic congestion at __________. Information
10-44 I have a message for __________. Permission to leave
10-45 All units within range please report in. Dead animal
10-46 Assist motorist
10-47 Emergency road repair
10-48 Traffic control
10-49 Traffic signal out
10-50 Break channel. Traffic accident
10-51 Request tow truck
10-52 Request ambulance
10-53 Roadway blocked
10-54 Livestock on roadway
10-55 Intoxicated driver
10-56 Intoxicated pedestrian
10-57 Hit and run accident
10-58 Direct traffic
10-59 Escort
10-60 What is the next message number? Squad in vicinity
10-61 Personnel in vicinity
10-62 Unable to copy, please call on the phone. Reply to message
10-63 Net directed to _________________. Prepare to copy
10-64 Net clear. Local Message
10-65 Standing by, awaiting your next message. Network message
10-66 Cancel message
10-67 All units comply. Clear for network message
10-68 Dispatch information
10-69 Message received
10-70 Fire at ________________________. Fire alarm
10-71 Proceed with transmission in sequence. Advise of nature of fire
10-72 Report progress of fire
10-73 Speed trap at ___________________. Smoke report
10-74 Negative
10-75 Your transmission is causing interference. In contact with __________
10-76 En route to _____________
10-77 Negative contact. E.T.A Estimated Time of Arrival
10-78 Request assistance
10-79 Notify coroner
10-80 Pursuit in progress
10-81 Reserve hotel room for _____________. Breathalyzer report
10-82 Reserve room for _________________. Reserve lodgings
10-83 School crossing detail
10-84 My telephone number is ____________. E.T.A. Estimated Time of Arrival
10-85 My address is ____________________. Arrival delayed
10-86 Operator on duty
10-87 Pick up
10-88 Advise of telephone number
10-89 Radio repairman is needed at ________. Bomb threat
10-90 I have TVI. Bank alarm
10-91 Talk closer to the microphone. Pick up subject
10-92 Your transmitter needs adjustment. Illegally parked vehicle
10-93 Check my frequency on this channel. Blockage
10-94 Please give me a long count. Drag racing
10-95 Transmit dead carrier for 5 seconds. Subject in custody
10-96 Detain subject
10-97 Test signal
10-98 Escaped prisoner
10-99 Mission completed, all units secure. Wanted or stolen
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10-200 Police needed at ______________.
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