About Hammond 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): 2 talkgroups; Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN): 5 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 Hammond, start with the Hammond site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 2 miles away. Its control channels: 769.20625, 769.45625, 772.94375 MHz.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Hammond conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Police | 7th Ward Marshal | 155.6100 | FMN | WPKC325 |
Hammond trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Police | Hammond Police – Dispatch | 35543 | 8ad7 | D |
| Hammond Police | Hammond Police – Talk | 35542 | 8ad6 | D |
Tangipahoa Parish channels that also cover Hammond
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff 1 Dispatch | 35508 | 8ab4 | D |
| Tangipahoa Parish - Public Safety | Amite Police – Dispatch | 35522 | 8ac2 | D |
| Tangipahoa Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff 2 Secondary | 35509 | 8ab5 | D |
2 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish - Public Safety | Talk | 35603 | 8b13 | D Encrypted |
| Tangipahoa Parish - Public Safety | Talk | 35604 | 8b14 | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Hammond.
Hammond · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 15 (hex F) · NAC 1BE · about 2 mi away
Control 769.20625, 769.45625, 772.94375
Voice 770.35625, 772.35625, 772.70625, 773.03125, 773.28125, 773.43125, 773.68125, 774.08125, 774.43125, 774.83125
Independence · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 18 (hex 12) · NAC 1B0 · about 9 mi away
Control 769.51875, 852.05
Voice 770.06875, 770.54375, 770.79375, 771.11875, 852.325, 853.4375, 853.8375
Livingston · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 37 (hex 25) · NAC 1B1 · about 17 mi away
Control 769.28125, 769.80625, 770.21875, 770.46875
Voice 771.05625, 771.48125, 771.73125, 772.03125, 772.79375, 773.90625, 774.15625
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 Hammond?
Dispatch channels listed for Hammond: Hammond Police 155.6100 MHz.
Are Hammond police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 2 talkgroups listed for Hammond are marked encrypted.