About Bainbridge Police Frequencies
- 5 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 (NXDN48, DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T: 5 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 Bainbridge, start with the Jasper site of Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T, about 0 miles away. Its control channels: 853.7125, 857.2125 MHz.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Dubois County channels that also cover Bainbridge
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County Sheriff | Dubois County Sheriff – Dispatch | 154.9575 In 159.3300 | 173.8 PL | FMN | WPMH605 |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Remote Link | 453.1375 | 146.2 PL | FMN | WQHM904 |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Remote Link | 460.9625 | 85.4 PL | FMN | WPNV563 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County Sheriff | Corrections | 150.9950 In 158.8875 | 82.5 PL | FMN | WQBP753 |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Corrections | 150.9950 In 158.8875 | RAN 19 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQBP753 |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Corrections | 159.1800 In 153.8600 | CC 7 · TG * · SL * | DMR Encrypted | WPXK801 |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Corrections | 159.1800 In 153.8600 | FMN | WPXK801 |
Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County Sheriff | Dubois County Sheriff – Dispatch | 21166 | 52ae | D |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Operations | 21167 | 52af | D |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Dubois County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 21169 | 52b1 | D |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Car-to-Car | 21165 | 52ad | D |
| Dubois County Sheriff | Jail | 21168 | 52b0 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Bainbridge.
Jasper · Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
RFSS 2 · Site 23 (hex 17) · NAC 6BD · about 0 mi away
Control 853.7125, 857.2125
Voice 851.125, 852.8875, 853.35, 859.2125
Birdseye · Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
RFSS 2 · Site 57 (hex 39) · NAC 6B0 · about 14 mi away
Control 853.4, 853.775
Voice 851.0625, 851.3875, 851.8875
Augusta · Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
RFSS 2 · Site 68 (hex 44) · NAC 6B6 · about 14 mi away
Control 853.9, 859.9875
Voice 851.2625, 852.8625, 853.325
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 Bainbridge?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Bainbridge. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Dubois County Sheriff 154.9575 MHz (173.8 PL); Dubois County Sheriff 453.1375 MHz (146.2 PL); Dubois County Sheriff 460.9625 MHz (85.4 PL).