Center also extends into Rio Grande County.
About Center Police Frequencies
- 2 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: State of Colorado DTRS: 2 talkgroups. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Center, start with the Monte Vista site of State of Colorado DTRS, about 12 miles away. Its control channels: 851.5375, 852.0375, 852.35 MHz.
Center conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Police | Center Police – Dispatch | 155.0100 In 159.0300 | 123.0 PL | FM | WPKV318 |
Saguache County channels that also cover Center
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache County Sheriff | Saguache County Sheriff – Dispatch | 154.7850 In 158.7750 | 162.2 PL | FM | WPYS711 |
State of Colorado DTRS
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache County Sheriff | Saguache County Sheriff – Dispatch | 8335 | 208f | D |
| Saguache County Sheriff | Saguache County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 8336 | 2090 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Center.
Monte Vista · State of Colorado DTRS
RFSS 5 · Site 61 (hex 3D) · NAC D1D · about 12 mi away
Control 851.5375, 852.0375, 852.35, 853.5125
Voice 851.2125, 855.2375, 856.5875
Alamosa · State of Colorado DTRS
RFSS 6 · Site 52 (hex 34) · NAC D14 · about 24 mi away
Control 852.3875, 852.675, 852.925, 853.525
Voice 851.3, 851.825, 856.0875
Pool Table Mountain · State of Colorado DTRS
RFSS 5 · Site 42 (hex 2A) · NAC D1A · about 26 mi away
Control 852.175, 853.3375, 853.5875, 853.9125
Voice 851.2, 851.475, 854.9625
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 Center?
Dispatch channels listed for Center: Center Police 155.0100 MHz (123.0 PL).