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Maximum range, Using common 10-codes – Radio Shack TRC-232 User Manual

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MAXIMUM RANGE

The maximum range and quality of CB radio transmissions vary
depending on the following conditions:

• The type and quality of antenna used

• The height of the antenna’s mounting location — the higher

the antenna, the better the signal’s range

• The surrounding terrain — mountains and tall buildings

limit range

• Weather conditions

• The number of nearby radios operating on the same chan-

nel

Note: Your CB radio’s transmission range is generally line-of-
sight. To ensure maximum range, always keep fresh or fully-
charged batteries in your CB radio.

USING COMMON 10-CODES

Citizen’s band operators and CB radio users have largely adopt-
ed the 10-codes for standard questions and answers. These
codes permit faster communication and better intelligibility in
noisy areas.

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