About Dixon Police Frequencies
- 2 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 1 conventional channel uses a digital mode (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois: 4 talkgroups. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Dixon, start with the Dixon CC site of STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois, about 2 miles away. Its control channels: 856.7125, 857.7125, 858.7125 MHz.
- 5 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Dixon conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Police | Dixon Police – Dispatch | 151.2125 In 156.0600 | NAC 293 | P25 Encrypted | KAS760 |
| Dixon Police | Training / Surveillance | 155.2500 In 153.9950 | 146.2 PL | FMN Encrypted | KAS760 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Police | Tactical Surveillance | 155.1900 | 146.2 PL | FMN | — |
Lee County channels that also cover Dixon
STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Sheriff | Info/Warrants | 1080 | 438 | D |
3 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Sheriff | Patrol | 1077 | 435 | D Encrypted |
| Lee County Sheriff | Tactical Response Team (TRT) | 1079 | 437 | D Encrypted |
| Lee County Sheriff | Car-to-Car | 1081 | 439 | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Dixon.
Dixon CC · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 1 · Site 53 (hex 35) · NAC 140 · about 2 mi away
Control 856.7125, 857.7125, 858.7125
Voice 853.4625, 855.7125
Sterling · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 1 · Site 40 (hex 28) · NAC 14C · about 10 mi away
Control 851.9875, 852.825, 853.35
Voice 853.925, 855.7375
Ashton · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 1 · Site 5 (hex 5) · NAC 14A · about 13 mi away
Control 852.2125, 853.1875, 853.8375
Voice 854.1375
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 Dixon?
Dispatch channels listed for Dixon: Dixon Police 151.2125 MHz (NAC 293); Dixon Police 155.2500 MHz (146.2 PL).