About Sawlog 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.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS): 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Sawlog, start with the Jetmore site of Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS), about 10 miles away. Its control channels: 852.4875, 852.775 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Hodgeman County channels that also cover Sawlog
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgeman County Sheriff | Hodgeman County Sheriff – Dispatch (Dispatch before KSICS) | 159.2100 In 154.8300 | FMN | WPJK666 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgeman County Sheriff | Hodgeman County Sheriff – Tactical Channel (Secondary before KSICS) | 158.7900 In 154.7100 | FMN | WQFT290 |
Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgeman County Sheriff | Hodgeman County Sheriff – Dispatch | 590 | 24e | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Sawlog.
Jetmore · Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
RFSS 1 · Site 26 (hex 1A) · about 10 mi away
Control 852.4875, 852.775
Voice 851.7125, 853.075, 853.425, 853.725
Spearville · Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
RFSS 1 · Site 47 (hex 2F) · about 11 mi away
Control 858.4875
Voice 855.7125, 857.9375, 858.2375
Dodge City · Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
RFSS 1 · Site 45 (hex 2D) · about 19 mi away
Control 856.2375
Voice 854.9625, 855.2125, 855.4875, 855.7375, 855.9875
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 Sawlog?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Sawlog. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Hodgeman County Sheriff 159.2100 MHz.