About West Kennebunk 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: Biddeford Municipal Trunk: 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For West Kennebunk, start with the Mount Agamenticus site of Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet), about 14 miles away. Its control channels: 153.1175, 153.1775, 170.5125 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
York County channels that also cover West Kennebunk
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County Sheriff | York County Sheriff – Dispatch | 154.9950 In 153.7850 | 192.8 PL | FMN | KNBF233 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County Sheriff | Channel Tactical Direct | 155.1600 | FMN | KNBF233 | |
| York County Sheriff | York Sheriff's Office Operations | 160.4100 In 159.8100 | 156.7 PL | FMN | KNNN554 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County Sheriff | Alfred Jail | 155.8500 | 110.9 PL | FMN | WNZE893 |
Biddeford Municipal Trunk
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police | Police Operations | 101 | 65 | T Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of West Kennebunk.
Mount Agamenticus · Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)
RFSS 43 · Site 43 (hex 2B) · NAC 2BE · about 14 mi away
Control 153.1175, 153.1775, 170.5125, 171.625, 171.775
Winter Harbor Rd · Kennebunkport Municipal Trunk
Site 3 (hex 3) · about 16 mi away
Voice 453.675, 453.8125
School St · Kennebunkport Municipal Trunk
Site 2 (hex 2) · about 16 mi away
Voice 453.55, 453.7875
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 West Kennebunk?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for West Kennebunk. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: York County Sheriff 154.9950 MHz (192.8 PL).