About Caledonia 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: 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 Caledonia, start with the Columbus site of Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN), about 9 miles away. Its control channels: 774.03125, 774.28125, 774.53125 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Caledonia conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Police | Caledonia Police Dispatch (EXPIRED) | 158.8500 | FM | WPFU616 |
Lowndes County channels that also cover Caledonia
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County Sheriff | Lowndes Sheriff Dispatch/Operations | 460.2500 In 465.2500 | 565 DPL | FMN | WNNL962 |
| Mississippi University for Women | MS University for Women Police Dispatch | 155.5950 In 154.8300 | 100.0 PL | FMN | WNFH680 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County Sheriff | Lowndes Sheriff Tactical | 460.0250 In 465.0250 | FMN | WNNL962 |
Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County Sheriff | Lowndes County Sheriff – Dispatch | 44328 | ad28 | T |
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County Sheriff | Lowndes County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 44329 | ad29 | T Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Caledonia.
Columbus · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 2 · Site 25 (hex 19) · NAC 2A1 · about 9 mi away
Control 774.03125, 774.28125, 774.53125, 774.78125
Voice 771.50625, 771.88125
Wise Gap · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 2 · Site 29 (hex 1D) · NAC 2A0 · about 14 mi away
Control 770.15625, 770.40625, 770.65625, 770.90625
Voice 773.49375, 774.13125
Ashcroft · Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
RFSS 2 · Site 30 (hex 1E) · NAC 2A0 · about 24 mi away
Control 773.03125, 773.28125, 773.53125, 773.78125
Voice 770.05625, 770.85625
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 Caledonia?
Dispatch channels listed for Caledonia: Caledonia Police 158.8500 MHz.