About Baskin Police Frequencies
- 4 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): 1 talkgroup; Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN): 2 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 Baskin, start with the Chase site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 12 miles away. Its control channels: 774.30625, 774.80625 MHz.
Baskin conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin Police | Police Backup to the LWIN | 158.8500 | FMN | WPNS397 |
Baskin trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin Police | Baskin Police Private | 50509 | c54d | D |
Franklin Parish channels that also cover Baskin
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish Sheriff | Chase Repeater Backup to the LWIN *Expired* | 155.0700 In 153.8000 | 97.4 PL | FMN | WNXN964 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish Sheriff | Tactical *Expired* | 154.9500 | FMN | WNXN964 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish Sheriff | Detention Center | 155.6250 In 155.9700 | 97.4 PL | FMN | WNXN964 |
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff/Police Dispatch | 50503 | c547 | D |
| Franklin Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff/Police Dispatch | 50519 | c557 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Baskin.
Chase · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 43 (hex 2B) · NAC 1B9 · about 12 mi away
Control 774.30625, 774.80625
Voice 769.56875, 770.93125, 771.36875, 771.96875, 773.58125, 773.81875, 774.09375
Delhi · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 4 (hex 4) · NAC 1B9 · about 16 mi away
Control 773.06875, 773.31875
Voice 770.30625, 771.08125, 771.50625, 771.83125, 772.13125, 772.45625, 772.70625
Columbia · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 26 (hex 1A) · NAC 1BA · about 23 mi away
Control 769.66875, 769.91875
Voice 770.25625, 770.71875, 770.90625, 771.13125, 771.88125, 772.18125, 773.08125
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 Baskin?
Dispatch channels listed for Baskin: Baskin Police 158.8500 MHz.
Are Baskin police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 1 talkgroups listed for Baskin are marked encrypted.