About Kathio 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.
- 1 conventional channel uses a digital mode (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER): 6 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 Kathio, start with the Garrison site of Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER), about 9 miles away. Its control channels: 852.4875, 852.9 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Mille Lacs County channels that also cover Kathio
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission | 155.5350 In 159.1050 | 162.2 PL | FMN | WNUJ430 |
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission Dig. | 155.5350 In 159.1050 | NAC 709 | P25 | WNUJ430 |
Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Law 1 Dispatch | 43248 | a8f0 | D |
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Law 2 Dispatch | 43260 | a8fc | D |
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Tactical 43236 | 43236 | a8e4 | D |
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Tactical 43238 | 43238 | a8e6 | D |
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Car to Car | 43234 | a8e2 | D |
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff | Law Dispatch Encrypted | 43242 | a8ea | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Kathio.
Garrison · Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
RFSS 5 · Site 17 (hex 11) · NAC 409 · about 9 mi away
Control 852.4875, 852.9
Voice 851.4875, 851.6625, 851.9875, 852.2625, 859.9875
Wahkon · Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
RFSS 4 · Site 9 (hex 9) · NAC 409 · about 9 mi away
Control 856.2125, 857.0875
Voice 855.2125, 855.9875, 856.7375, 859.9625
Onamia · Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
RFSS 4 · Site 81 (hex 51) · NAC 40A · about 11 mi away
Control 856.9625, 857.4625
Voice 856.4625, 857.7625, 858.4625, 858.7625
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 Kathio?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Kathio. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Mille Lacs County Sheriff 155.5350 MHz (162.2 PL); Mille Lacs County Sheriff 155.5350 MHz (NAC 709).