Ten-codes (or 10-codes) are voice shorthand codes originally developed in 1937 by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO) to enhance brevity and privacy over two-way radio frequencies. While meanings can vary slightly by regional jurisdiction, law enforcement agency, or security company, the foundational list below represents the widely recognized standard for citizen's band (CB) and emergency radio communications.General Communications10-1: Signal weak / receiving poorly10-2: Signal good / receiving well10-3: Stop transmitting10-4: Message received / affirmative10-5: Relay message10-6: Busy, stand by10-7: Out of service10-8: In service10-9: Repeat message10-10: Transmission completed / standing by