About Prentiss Police Frequencies
- 2 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: Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN): 2 talkgroups; Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN): 2 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 Prentiss, start with the MDOT Lawrence site of Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN), about 6 miles away. Its control channels: 774.33125, 774.58125, 774.83125 MHz.
Prentiss conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prentiss Police | Fire/Police/Emergency Operations Center | 155.9550 In 153.9950 | 162.2 PL | FMN | KNJZ469 |
Prentiss trunked talkgroups
Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prentiss Police | Prentiss Police – Dispatch | 33671 | 8387 | T |
| Prentiss Police | Prentiss Police – Car to Car | 33672 | 8388 | T |
Jefferson Davis County channels that also cover Prentiss
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis County Sheriff | Sheriff Main | 155.7900 In 158.9700 | 82.5 PL | FMN | WPET823 |
Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis (33) | Jefferson Davis (33) – Dispatch | 33663 | 837f | T |
| Jefferson Davis (33) | Jefferson Davis (33) – Tactical Channel | 33664 | 8380 | T |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Prentiss.
MDOT Lawrence · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 31 (hex 1F) · about 6 mi away
Control 774.33125, 774.58125, 774.83125
Voice 771.43125, 774.08125
Collins West · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 15 (hex F) · about 15 mi away
Control 774.28125, 774.53125, 774.78125
Voice 772.73125, 774.03125
Mendenhall · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 2 · Site 5 (hex 5) · about 16 mi away
Control 773.33125, 773.58125, 773.83125
Voice 771.60625, 773.08125
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 Prentiss?
Dispatch channels listed for Prentiss: Prentiss Police 155.9550 MHz (162.2 PL).
Are Prentiss police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 2 talkgroups listed for Prentiss are marked encrypted.