About Franklinton 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): 2 talkgroups; 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 Franklinton, start with the Wilmer site of Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), about 10 miles away. Its control channels: 769.69375, 769.94375 MHz.
- 9 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Franklinton conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Police | Franklinton Police – Dispatch | 154.8150 In 156.1500 | 173.8 PL | FM | WNPC332 |
Franklinton trunked talkgroups
Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
2 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLINTON Police | Franklinton Police Department Patrol | 38516 | 9674 | D Encrypted |
| FRANKLINTON Police | Franklinton Police Department Patrol | 38517 | 9675 | D Encrypted |
Washington Parish channels that also cover Franklinton
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 Franklinton.
Wilmer · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 2 · Site 15 (hex F) · NAC 1BE · about 10 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
Sheridan · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 8 (hex 8) · about 12 mi away
Control 773.09375, 773.34375
Voice 771.33125, 771.85625, 772.18125, 772.53125, 772.93125, 774.09375, 774.40625
Roseland · Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
RFSS 4 · Site 26 (hex 1A) · NAC 1BE · about 19 mi away
Control 771.86875, 772.19375, 772.54375, 772.94375
Voice 769.58125, 771.06875, 771.34375
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 Franklinton?
Dispatch channels listed for Franklinton: Franklinton Police 154.8150 MHz (173.8 PL).
Are Franklinton police talkgroups encrypted?
2 of the 2 talkgroups listed for Franklinton are marked fully or partly encrypted; a scanner cannot decode encrypted audio.