About Murphysboro Police Frequencies
- 9 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 3 conventional channels use a digital mode (DMR, P25), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Murphysboro conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro Police | Murphysboro Police – Dispatch | 153.8975 In 159.4050 | 118.8 PL | FMN | WRMZ680 |
| Murphysboro Police | Murphysboro Police – Dispatch | 155.5650 In 159.0900 | 192.8 PL | FMN | KSB399 |
Jackson County channels that also cover Murphysboro
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Sheriff | Jackson County Sheriff – Dispatch (Rockwood – West) | 151.2050 In 154.0925 | 032 DPL | FMN | WQPD444 |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Jackson County Sheriff – Dispatch (Murphysboro) | 151.3400 In 159.0300 | 156 DPL | FMN | WQRE847 |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Rural Law – Dispatch | 155.0100 In 155.8500 | 162.2 PL | FMN | KSB420 |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Jackson County Sheriff – Dispatch – New Simulcast | 155.7225 In 158.9625 | 162.2 PL | FMN | WRYY978 |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Operations (Murphysboro) | 159.2025 In 153.9500 | DMR | WQIF535 | |
| Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Police | Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Police – Dispatch | 151.5425 In 159.7425 | NAC 411 | P25 Encrypted | WQXB619 |
| Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Police | Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Police – Dispatch | 153.0050 In 159.9675 | NAC 311 | P25 Encrypted | WQXB619 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Sheriff | Car-to-Car (Channel 3?) | 155.8500 | FMN | KSB420 | |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Operations/Tactical (Channel 2?) | 156.1500 | FMN | KSB420 | |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Car-to-Car (Channel 4?) | 156.1500 | FMN | KSB420 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Murphysboro.
Makanda · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 29 (hex 1D) · NAC 14C · about 8 mi away
Control 851.8625, 852.3875, 852.9125
Voice 851.3375
Gorham · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 32 (hex 20) · NAC 14A · about 9 mi away
Control 852.3125, 852.8375, 853.3625
Voice 851.475
Alto Pass · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 44 (hex 2C) · NAC 141 · about 14 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 Murphysboro?
Dispatch channels listed for Murphysboro: Murphysboro Police 153.8975 MHz (118.8 PL); Murphysboro Police 155.5650 MHz (192.8 PL).