Jefferson City also extends into Callaway County.
About Jefferson City 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.
- 2 conventional channels use a digital mode (P25, DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN): 8 talkgroups; Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN): 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 Jefferson City, start with the Jefferson City 700 site of Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN), about 1 miles away. Its control channels: 773.03125, 773.28125 MHz.
Jefferson City conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City Police | Jefferson City Police – Dispatch | 154.8600 In 158.9250 | 192.8 PL | FMN | WPFE756 |
| Jefferson City Police | Jefferson City Police – Dispatch | 156.2100 In 156.0300 | 192.8 PL | FMN | WSLL225 |
Jefferson City trunked talkgroups
Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO State Capitol | MO State Capitol – Dispatch | 20501 | 5015 | D |
| MO State Capitol | Event | 20507 | 501b | D |
| MO State Capitol | Event | 20508 | 501c | D |
| MO State Capitol | Alert | 20509 | 501d | D |
| MO State Capitol | MO State Capitol – Dispatch | 20502 | 5016 | D |
| MO State Capitol | Car-to-Car | 20503 | 5017 | D |
| MO State Capitol | Supervisors | 20505 | 5019 | D |
| MO State Capitol | Administration | 20506 | 501a | D |
Cole County channels that also cover Jefferson City
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole County Sheriff | Cole County Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.5800 In 159.0300 | 192.8 PL | FMN | KNIL603 |
| Cole County Sheriff Unconfirmed | Mobile Extenders | 851.9375 In 806.9375 | P25 | WQQI366 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole County Sheriff | Car-to-Car | 155.9700 | FMN | KNIL603 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole County Sheriff | Jail Counts, Operations | 460.0250 In 465.0250 | CC 15 · TG * · SL 1 | DMR | KNIL603 |
Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole County Sheriff | Cole County Sheriff – Dispatch | 26103 | 65f7 | D |
| Cole County Sheriff | Lincoln University Police (Jeff City) | 26138 | 661a | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Jefferson City.
Jefferson City 700 · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 103 (hex 67) · NAC 1C1 · about 1 mi away
Control 773.03125, 773.28125
Voice 773.53125, 773.78125, 774.03125, 774.28125
Trailer 1 Site 98 · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 998 (hex 3E6) · NAC 1C5 · about 1 mi away
Control 769.18125, 773.09375, 773.78125, 774.30625
Voice 770.15625, 773.03125, 774.08125
Eagle Ridge · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 20 (hex 14) · NAC 1C0 · about 4 mi away
Control 155.79, 169.8875
Voice 151.175, 152.81, 155.0925, 171.3875
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 Jefferson City?
Dispatch channels listed for Jefferson City: Jefferson City Police 154.8600 MHz (192.8 PL); Jefferson City Police 156.2100 MHz (192.8 PL).
Are Jefferson City police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 8 talkgroups listed for Jefferson City are marked encrypted.