About Vidalia Police Frequencies
- 6 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: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN): 2 talkgroups; Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN): 6 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 Vidalia, start with the Ferriday site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 9 miles away. Its control channels: 770.19375, 770.44375, 770.78125 MHz.
Vidalia conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Police | Vidalia Police – Dispatch | 155.5950 In 154.7700 | 331 DPL | FMN | WPEH354 |
Vidalia trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Police | Vidalia Police Dispatch | 46047 | b3df | D |
| Vidalia Police | Vidalia Police Patrol | 46048 | b3e0 | D |
Concordia Parish channels that also cover Vidalia
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish Sheriff | Rural/Metro EMS & Sheriff/OEP | 154.8000 | 412 DPL | FMN | WPCG427 |
| Concordia Parish Sheriff | Sheriff Primary | 155.5650 | 412 DPL | FMN | WPCG427 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish Sheriff | Police Jury *Expired* | 154.1075 In 159.1575 | FMN | WQFI616 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish Sheriff | Sheriff-Concordia Parish Detention Facility | 154.8750 | FMN | WPKF746 | |
| Concordia Parish Sheriff | Sheriff-Concordia Parish Detention Facility | 155.4150 | FMN | WPSE901 |
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish - Public Safety | Concordia Parish – Public Safety – Dispatch | 46021 | b3c5 | D |
| Concordia Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff Special Reaction Team | 46025 | b3c9 | D |
| Concordia Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff Administration | 46026 | b3ca | D |
| Concordia Parish - Public Safety | Parish Corrections Main | 46023 | b3c7 | D |
| Concordia Parish - Public Safety | Parish Corrections Work Release | 46024 | b3c8 | D |
| Concordia Parish - Public Safety | Parish Corrections Work Release | 46027 | b3cb | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Vidalia.
Ferriday · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 27 (hex 1B) · NAC 1BC · about 9 mi away
Control 770.19375, 770.44375, 770.78125
Voice 771.03125, 771.68125, 772.28125, 773.24375, 774.34375, 774.84375
Newellton · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 18 (hex 12) · NAC 1B1 · about 33 mi away
Control 771.78125, 773.84375
Voice 769.85625, 770.33125, 771.28125, 771.53125
Enterprise · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 53 (hex 35) · NAC 1B0 · about 35 mi away
Control 772.90625, 773.68125
Voice 769.25625, 771.21875, 771.60625, 772.11875
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 Vidalia?
Dispatch channels listed for Vidalia: Vidalia Police 155.5950 MHz (331 DPL).
Are Vidalia police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 2 talkgroups listed for Vidalia are marked encrypted.