About Isbel 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): 3 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 Isbel, start with the Modoc site of Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS), about 8 miles away. Its control channels: 852.4625, 852.725 MHz.
Scott County channels that also cover Isbel
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Sheriff | Scott County Sheriff – Dispatch (Dispatch before KSICS) | 155.3700 In 158.9100 | 141.3 PL | FMN | WNIP883 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Sheriff | Fire and EMS Page Out | 453.1000 | FMN | KNFW500 |
Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Sheriff | Law Enforcement Dispatch | 568 | 238 | D |
| Scott County Sheriff | Scott County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 571 | 23b | D |
| Scott County Sheriff | Scott County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 572 | 23c | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Isbel.
Modoc · Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
RFSS 1 · Site 31 (hex 1F) · NAC 1B6 · about 8 mi away
Control 852.4625, 852.725
Voice 851.8375, 852.975, 853.4, 853.8625
Dighton · Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
RFSS 1 · Site 29 (hex 1D) · NAC 1B1 · about 33 mi away
Control 852.1125, 852.4125
Voice 851.8, 852.75, 853.475, 853.9
Oakley · Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communication System (KSICS)
RFSS 2 · Site 42 (hex 2A) · NAC 1B6 · about 35 mi away
Control 852.4875, 852.775
Voice 851.7125, 853.075, 853.425, 853.725
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 Isbel?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Isbel. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Scott County Sheriff 155.3700 MHz (141.3 PL).