About Dawson Police Frequencies
- 3 conventional channels use a digital mode (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 1 entry is marked expired, so it may no longer be in use.
Dawson conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Police | Dawson Police – Dispatch | 155.7900 In 158.7300 | DMR | WPPU839 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Police Expired: Expired 10/14 | Dawson Police – Tactical Channel (Channel 2) | 154.8600 | DMR | WPFJ642 |
Terrell County channels that also cover Dawson
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell County Sheriff | Terrell County Sheriff – Dispatch | 151.0475 In 156.0525 | CC 1 · TG 1000 · SL 1 | DMR | WQBY621 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Dawson.
Plains · Sumter County Public Safety
Site 3 (hex 3) · about 19 mi away
Control 151.25
Voice 151.1075, 159.0975, 159.1725
Morgan (*) · Calhoun County Public Safety (GA)
Site 1 (hex 1) · about 19 mi away
Voice 155.07, 155.7
Lee County · Southwest Georgia Regional Radio System
RFSS 6 · Site 3 (hex 3) · NAC 8D3 · about 20 mi away
Control 853.3875, 853.9375
Voice 851.2, 852.4375, 852.9375
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 Dawson?
Dispatch channels listed for Dawson: Dawson Police 155.7900 MHz.