About Nome Police Frequencies
- 1 conventional channel is analog FM, so any scanner can receive it. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 1 conventional channel uses a digital mode (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Nome conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nome Police | Nome Police – Dispatch | 155.0550 | NAC 125 | P25 Encrypted | KZW878 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nome Police | Nome Police – Tactical Channel | 155.7450 | 179.9 PL | FMN | KZW878 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Nome.
Point Hope · North Slope Borough
RFSS 0 · Site 31 (hex 1F) · NAC 01F · about 268 mi away
Control 852.6875
Voice 851.1875, 851.6875, 852.1875
Point Lay · North Slope Borough
RFSS 0 · Site 33 (hex 21) · NAC 021 · about 367 mi away
Control 851.8375
Voice 851.3375, 852.3375, 852.8375
Wainwright · North Slope Borough
RFSS 0 · Site 35 (hex 23) · NAC 023 · about 446 mi away
Control 851.075
Voice 851.575, 852.075, 852.575
What do these numbers mean?
- Control channel
- The frequency your scanner listens to first. It tells the scanner where each voice call is happening, so program it before anything else.
- Voice
- The other frequencies the site uses for calls. A trunking scanner follows them automatically once it has the control channel.
- Site
- One tower location of the system. Scanners show the number in decimal or hex, so both are listed.
- RFSS (Radio Frequency Sub-System)
- A group of sites run by the same controller. Large Project 25 systems can have several.
- NAC (Network Access Code)
- A hex code the site transmits. Your scanner can use it to ignore other systems on the same frequency.
- Talkgroup
- A virtual channel on a trunked system, such as one agency’s dispatch. Programming uses the decimal or hex number, depending on your scanner.
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Nome?
Dispatch channels listed for Nome: Nome Police 155.0550 MHz (NAC 125).