About Bogalusa Police Frequencies
- 5 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): 7 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 Bogalusa, start with the Sheridan site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 9 miles away. Its control channels: 773.09375, 773.34375 MHz.
- 7 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Bogalusa conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa Police | Bogalusa Police – Dispatch | 154.8600 In 155.6400 | 131.8 PL | FM | KNGQ580 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa Police | Bogalusa Police – Tactical Channel | 154.7250 In 158.8950 | FM | KNGQ580 |
Washington Parish channels that also cover Bogalusa
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Parish Sheriff | Washington Parish Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.9250 In 154.9350 | 173.8 PL | FM | KNIK276 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Parish Sheriff | Washington Parish Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 152.4275 | 173.8 PL | FM | — |
| Washington Parish Sheriff | Washington Parish Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 154.0475 In 158.9475 | 226 DPL | FM | KNIK276 |
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
7 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff 1 | 38511 | 966f | D Encrypted |
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Bogalousa Police Department Patrol | 38502 | 9666 | D Encrypted |
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Bogalousa Police Department Patrol | 38503 | 9667 | D Encrypted |
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff 2 | 38512 | 9670 | D Encrypted |
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff Criminal Investigations | 38513 | 9671 | D Encrypted |
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Sheriff Narcotics | 38514 | 9672 | D Encrypted |
| Washington Parish - Public Safety | Washington Parish – Public Safety – Tactical Channel | 38515 | 9673 | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Bogalusa.
Sheridan · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 8 (hex 8) · about 9 mi away
Control 773.09375, 773.34375
Voice 771.33125, 771.85625, 772.18125, 772.53125, 772.93125, 774.09375, 774.40625
St. Tammany Simulcast · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 5 (hex 5) · NAC 1B5 · about 23 mi away
Control 769.34375, 769.79375, 770.16875, 770.28125
Voice 770.41875, 770.66875, 771.04375, 771.45625, 771.58125, 772.05625, 772.45625, 772.76875, 774.23125, 774.48125, 774.74375
Wilmer · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 2 · Site 15 (hex F) · NAC 1BE · about 27 mi away
Control 769.69375, 769.94375
Voice 769.08125, 770.35625, 770.44375, 770.83125, 771.15625, 771.40625, 771.80625, 772.10625, 774.34375
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 Bogalusa?
Dispatch channels listed for Bogalusa: Bogalusa Police 154.8600 MHz (131.8 PL).