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Carbondale Police Frequencies

Carbondale in Jackson County, Illinois has 3 conventional frequencies and 0 trunked talkgroups listed for local agencies. The closest trunked radio site we have is Makanda (STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois), about 5 miles away.

Carbondale also extends into Williamson County.

About Carbondale Police Frequencies

  • 8 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
  • 5 conventional channels use a digital mode (P25, DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
  • 4 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.

Carbondale conventional frequencies

Dispatch

AgencyDescriptionFrequency (MHz)ToneModeFCC
Carbondale PoliceCarbondale Police – Dispatch151.1825
In 154.1525
NAC 293P25 WQQI205
Carbondale Police BackupCarbondale Police – Dispatch154.7550
In 155.9100
131.8 PLFMNKNCH589

Tactical

AgencyDescriptionFrequency (MHz)ToneModeFCC
Carbondale PoliceCarbondale Police – Tactical Channel (see wiki)151.3025
In 159.2325
P25 WQQI205

Jackson County channels that also cover Carbondale

Dispatch

AgencyDescriptionFrequency (MHz)ToneModeFCC
Jackson County SheriffJackson County Sheriff – Dispatch (Rockwood – West)151.2050
In 154.0925
032 DPLFMNWQPD444
Jackson County SheriffJackson County Sheriff – Dispatch (Murphysboro)151.3400
In 159.0300
156 DPLFMNWQRE847
Jackson County SheriffRural Law – Dispatch155.0100
In 155.8500
162.2 PLFMNKSB420
Jackson County SheriffJackson County Sheriff – Dispatch – New Simulcast155.7225
In 158.9625
162.2 PLFMNWRYY978
Jackson County SheriffOperations (Murphysboro)159.2025
In 153.9500
DMRWQIF535
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale PoliceSouthern Illinois University – Carbondale Police – Dispatch151.5425
In 159.7425
NAC 411P25 WQXB619
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale PoliceSouthern Illinois University – Carbondale Police – Dispatch153.0050
In 159.9675
NAC 311P25 WQXB619

Tactical

AgencyDescriptionFrequency (MHz)ToneModeFCC
Jackson County SheriffCar-to-Car (Channel 3?)155.8500FMNKSB420
Jackson County SheriffOperations/Tactical (Channel 2?)156.1500FMNKSB420
Jackson County SheriffCar-to-Car (Channel 4?)156.1500FMNKSB420

Nearest trunked radio sites

Distances are measured from the center of Carbondale.

Makanda · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 29 (hex 1D) · NAC 14C · about 5 mi away
Control 851.8625, 852.3875, 852.9125
Voice 851.3375
Cobden · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 15 (hex F) · NAC 14E · about 11 mi away
Control 852.3375, 852.8625, 855.2125
Voice 851.8125, 855.7125
Alto Pass · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 44 (hex 2C) · NAC 141 · about 13 mi away
Control 853.4125, 853.9875, 857.2125
Voice 852.8875
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 Carbondale?

Dispatch channels listed for Carbondale: Carbondale Police 151.1825 MHz (NAC 293).