What does radio code 916 mean?

• A. Request Permission to Communicate with Field Unit
• B. Permission to Communicate with Field Unit Granted
• C. Person Screaming for Help
• D. Car Prowler or Clouter

Answer: (A)

In this radio code, the key action is asking to establish direct contact with a field unit. 916 is used when someone wants permission to talk to a field unit, so the channel can be opened and communication can proceed. This fits because the code denotes the act of requesting access to speak, which is handled before any transmission occurs.

Think of it as the start of a conversation: you’re signaling you need clearance to reach a specific unit. The option that says permission has been granted describes a response, not the act of requesting. The other choices don’t relate to the procedure of obtaining radio access or identifying a type of incident, so they aren’t about initiating communication.