About Richwood 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.
- 3 conventional channels use a digital mode (DMR, NXDN48), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Jersey County channels that also cover Richwood
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey County Sheriff | Jersey County Sheriff – Dispatch | 156.2175 In 153.9875 | CC 1 · TG 16777199 · SL 1 | DMR | WSIJ237 |
| Jersey County Sheriff | Operations | 156.2175 In 153.9875 | CC 1 · TG 8752036 · SL 1 | DMR | WSIJ237 |
| Jersey County Sheriff | Mobile Extenders | 159.4725 | FMN | WSGL576 | |
| Jersey County Sheriff | Mobile Extenders | 173.2250 | CSQ | FMN | — |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey County Sheriff | Jail Operations | 155.8875 In 154.0025 | FMN | WQND451 | |
| Pere Marquette Illinois Youth Correctional Center (Grafton) [K-38] | Operations (NXDN; in use) | 453.8750 In 458.9750 | NXDN48 Encrypted | KNCW935 | |
| Pere Marquette Illinois Youth Correctional Center (Grafton) [K-38] Old | Operations | 453.8750 In 458.9750 | 127.3 PL | FMN | KNCW935 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Richwood.
Kritesville · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 56 (hex 38) · NAC 140 · about 6 mi away
Control 851.85, 852.375
Voice 851.325, 855.6625
Brussels (*) · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 6 (hex 6) · about 13 mi away
Control 852.875, 853.4
Voice 852.35, 855.5125
Kampsville / Mozier · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 52 (hex 34) · NAC 14F · about 13 mi away
Control 851.9375, 852.9875, 853.875
Voice 851.4125
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 Richwood?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Richwood. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Jersey County Sheriff 156.2175 MHz (CC 1 · TG 16777199 · SL 1); Jersey County Sheriff 156.2175 MHz (CC 1 · TG 8752036 · SL 1); Jersey County Sheriff 159.4725 MHz; Jersey County Sheriff 173.2250 MHz (CSQ).