You are reporting to the dispatch center that you are 10-10. After a couple of minutes, the dispatcher calls you and asks if your received her message. You respond that you told her that you were 10-10 en route to the scene. She states that she thought you said you were 10-2. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this exchange?
A) The dispatcher should listen more carefully.
B) Radio codes can sometimes be misunderstood.
C) The numbers should be spelled out.
D) It is not your fault that the dispatcher cannot hear.
Answer: B
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