About Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro, start with the Chase site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 6 miles away. Its control channels: 774.30625, 774.80625 MHz.
Winnsboro conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro Police | Police Backup to the LWIN | 155.6700 In 153.8750 | FMN | WPBJ905 |
Winnsboro trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro Police | Winnsboro Police Private | 50508 | c54c | D |
Franklin Parish channels that also cover Winnsboro
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 Winnsboro.
Chase · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 43 (hex 2B) · NAC 1B9 · about 6 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 21 mi away
Control 773.06875, 773.31875
Voice 770.30625, 771.08125, 771.50625, 771.83125, 772.13125, 772.45625, 772.70625
Enterprise · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 53 (hex 35) · NAC 1B0 · about 21 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 Winnsboro?
Dispatch channels listed for Winnsboro: Winnsboro Police 155.6700 MHz.
Are Winnsboro police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 1 talkgroups listed for Winnsboro are marked encrypted.