Sherman also extends into Pontotoc County, Union County.
About Sherman 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.
- 1 conventional channel uses a digital mode (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN): 5 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 Sherman, start with the Satillo site of Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN), about 8 miles away. Its control channels: 770.28125, 770.53125, 770.80625 MHz.
Sherman conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Police | Sherman Fire Department | 155.1375 In 158.7450 | FMN | WPMT855 | |
| Sherman Police | Sherman Police Department | 453.8750 In 458.8750 | CC 1 · TG 17000 · SL 1 | DMR | WPMT855 |
Lee County channels that also cover Sherman
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Sheriff | VHF Operations (Local) | 155.9625 In 158.9625 | 100.0 PL | FMN | WQBM895 |
Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Sheriff | Lee County Sheriff – Dispatch | 54017 | d301 | T |
| Lee County Sheriff | Countywide Police Dispatch (Except Tupelo) | 54024 | d308 | T |
| Lee County Sheriff | Lee County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 54019 | d303 | D |
| Lee County Sheriff | Countywide Police Tactical (Except Tupelo) | 54025 | d309 | T |
| Lee County Sheriff | Car to Car | 54018 | d302 | T |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Sherman.
Satillo · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 45 (hex 2D) · NAC 2A5 · about 8 mi away
Control 770.28125, 770.53125, 770.80625, 772.73125
Voice 769.33125, 769.83125
New Albany · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 34 (hex 22) · NAC 2A1 · about 9 mi away
Control 773.31875, 773.56875, 773.81875
Voice 772.00625, 772.40625, 773.06875
Nichols Park · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 46 (hex 2E) · NAC 2A6 · about 12 mi away
Control 855.6125, 856.2625, 856.9875, 857.2625
Voice 854.9125, 855.1875
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 Sherman?
Dispatch channels listed for Sherman: Sherman Police 155.1375 MHz; Sherman Police 453.8750 MHz (CC 1 · TG 17000 · SL 1).