About LaFayette Police Frequencies
- 4 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 1 entry is marked expired, so it may no longer be in use.
LaFayette conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFayette Police | LaFayette Police – Dispatch | 155.3100 In 158.9550 | 134 DPL | FMN | WQAB871 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFayette Police Expired: Expired 11/22 | Car-to-Car | 154.8750 In 153.8750 | 107.2 PL | FMN | KNEC861 |
Walker County channels that also cover LaFayette
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County Sheriff | Canine Mobile Extender | 460.6125 | 233.6 PL | FMN | — |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County Sheriff | Operations (Channel 16) | 154.9500 | 412 DPL | FMN | — |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of LaFayette.
East Ridge · Tennessee Valley Authority - Security and Emergency Management
RFSS 1 · Site 7 (hex 7) · NAC BC7 · about 20 mi away
Control 172.4375
Rome/Floyd Co Simulcast · Floyd County Government (GA)
RFSS 1 · Site 1 (hex 1) · NAC F17 · about 26 mi away
Control 851.275, 851.4375, 851.825, 852.25, 852.45, 852.6375, 852.8125, 853.1125, 853.1875, 853.6875
Nickajack Dam · Tennessee Valley Authority - Security and Emergency Management
RFSS 1 · Site 5 (hex 5) · NAC BC5 · about 28 mi away
Control 171.7
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 LaFayette?
Dispatch channels listed for LaFayette: LaFayette Police 155.3100 MHz (134 DPL).