About Harrisburg Police Frequencies
- 10 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 2 conventional channels use a digital mode (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Harrisburg conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Police | Harrisburg Police – Dispatch (DB – County) | 151.3400 In 153.9200 | 107.2 PL | FMN | WPUS780 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Police | Harrisburg Police – Tactical Channel | 154.1150 | FMN | WNAN652 |
Saline County channels that also cover Harrisburg
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County Sheriff Old | Saline County Sheriff – Dispatch (Herod) | 154.8075 In 158.8875 | 79.7 PL | FMN | WRMD463 |
| Saline County Sheriff | Saline County Sheriff – Dispatch (Herod) | 154.8075 In 158.8875 | CC 6 · TG * · SL * | DMR Encrypted | WRMD463 |
| Saline County Sheriff | Saline County Sheriff – Dispatch (Harrisburg) | 155.8350 In 159.3375 | CC 6 · TG * · SL * | DMR Encrypted | WRMD463 |
| Saline County Sheriff | Saline County Sheriff – Dispatch | 156.2100 In 154.7700 | 79.7 PL | FMN | KNDE744 |
| Saline County Sheriff | Remote Link – Herod (Tone Carrier) | 453.4125 | 77.0 PL | FMN | WQFS264 |
| Saline County Sheriff | Remote Link – Herod (Tone Carrier) | 458.4125 | 67.0 PL | FMN | WQFS264 |
| Saline County Sheriff | Remote Link – Herod | 460.5875 | FMN | WQFS264 | |
| Saline County Sheriff | Remote Link – Herod | 465.5875 | FMN | WQFS264 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Youth Center (Harrisburg) [K-39] | Security Office/Daily Operations | 453.7000 In 458.7000 | 127.3 PL | FMN | KKD310 |
| Illinois Youth Center (Harrisburg) [K-39] | Administration | 453.8750 In 458.8750 | 186.2 PL | FMN | KKD310 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Harrisburg.
Equality · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 47 (hex 2F) · NAC 14E · about 10 mi away
Control 852.3625, 853.875
Voice 851.8375, 860.8375
Herod · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 19 (hex 13) · NAC 142 · about 11 mi away
Control 852.9875, 853.9
Voice 852.4875, 853.325, 856.2125, 859.3375
Thompsonville · STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
RFSS 3 · Site 45 (hex 2D) · NAC 14D · about 17 mi away
Control 851.975, 853.4
Voice 852.875, 853.8875, 858.3375
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 Harrisburg?
Dispatch channels listed for Harrisburg: Harrisburg Police 151.3400 MHz (107.2 PL).