About Lake Providence Police Frequencies
- 1 conventional channel is analog FM, so any scanner can receive it. 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): 1 talkgroup; Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN): 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 Lake Providence, start with the Transylvania site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 8 miles away. Its control channels: 773.09375, 773.34375 MHz.
Lake Providence conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Providence Police | Lake Providence Police – Dispatch | 158.8575 In 154.6575 | 606 DPL | FMN | WPNW246 |
Lake Providence trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Providence Police | Lake Providence Police – Dispatch | 55000 | d6d8 | D |
East Carroll Parish channels that also cover Lake Providence
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish - Public Safety | East Carroll Parish – Public Safety – Dispatch | 55084 | d72c | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Lake Providence.
Transylvania · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 20 (hex 14) · NAC 1B6 · about 8 mi away
Control 773.09375, 773.34375
Voice 771.64375, 772.29375, 772.81875, 774.39375
Oak Grove · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 34 (hex 22) · NAC 1B9 · about 14 mi away
Control 769.20625, 769.45625
Voice 770.08125, 770.65625, 770.85625, 771.20625
Tallulah · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 39 (hex 27) · NAC 1B5 · about 32 mi away
Control 770.21875, 770.46875
Voice 769.35625, 770.96875, 771.43125, 772.20625
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 Lake Providence?
Dispatch channels listed for Lake Providence: Lake Providence Police 158.8575 MHz (606 DPL).
Are Lake Providence police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 1 talkgroups listed for Lake Providence are marked encrypted.