About Sterlington 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): 17 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 Sterlington, start with the Bastrop site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 9 miles away. Its control channels: 770.40625, 773.28125 MHz.
- 4 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Sterlington conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington Police | Police Dpartment | 460.1250 In 465.1250 | FMN | WPYF840 |
Sterlington trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington Police | Sterlington Police – Tactical | 53143 | cf97 | D |
Ouachita Parish channels that also cover Sterlington
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish Sheriff | Sheriff Backup to TRS's | 156.2100 In 154.6800 | 103.5 PL | FMN | KNDQ918 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish Sheriff | Parish Correctional Center | 155.5575 In 159.0375 | 251 DPL | FMN | WQKH269 |
| Ouachita Parish Sheriff | Parish Correctional Center | 155.9025 In 159.0675 | 205 DPL | FMN | WQKH269 |
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Channel 1 Main Dispatch | 53000 | cf08 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Channel 2 Secondary Dispatch | 53001 | cf09 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Civil Processors | 53003 | cf0b | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Emergency Trigger | 53004 | cf0c | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Courthouse | 53005 | cf0d | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Ouachita Parish – Public Safety – Tactical Channel | 53006 | cf0e | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | SWAT | 53010 | cf12 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Alarms | 53014 | cf16 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Events | 53026 | cf22 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Events | 53027 | cf23 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Channel 3 Car to Car | 53002 | cf0a | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Jail Transport | 53031 | cf27 | D |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Jail Transport | 53032 | cf28 | D |
4 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | S.C.A.T | 53007 | cf0f | D Encrypted |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | SWAT | 53012 | cf14 | D Encrypted |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Warrants Team | 53016 | cf18 | D Encrypted |
| Ouachita Parish - Public Safety | Narcotics | 53166 | cfae | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Sterlington.
Bastrop · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 12 (hex C) · NAC 1B9 · about 9 mi away
Control 770.40625, 773.28125
Voice 770.60625, 771.40625, 771.65625, 772.08125, 772.54375, 772.83125
Monroe · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 2 (hex 2) · NAC 1BC · about 11 mi away
Control 774.31875, 774.58125
Voice 769.08125, 770.15625, 770.69375, 771.04375, 772.00625, 772.33125, 772.88125, 773.13125, 773.59375, 773.98125
Marion · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 33 (hex 21) · NAC 1B3 · about 13 mi away
Control 769.65625, 769.90625
Voice 769.50625, 770.91875, 771.10625, 771.90625
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 Sterlington?
Dispatch channels listed for Sterlington: Sterlington Police 460.1250 MHz.
Are Sterlington police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 1 talkgroups listed for Sterlington are marked encrypted.