About Dade County Police Frequencies
- 3 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 (NXDN96), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 3 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Dade County conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County Sheriff | Law West-Countywide (Rare Use) | 151.2425 In 154.0025 | 173.8 PL | FMN Encrypted | WQCH254 |
| Dade County Sheriff | Law East-Countywide (Rare Use) | 151.2425 In 154.0025 | 146.2 PL | FMN Encrypted | WQCH254 |
| Dade County Sheriff Old | Dade County Sheriff – Dispatch – Countywide | 154.0325 In 154.6575 | 123.0 PL | FMN | WQCH254 |
| Dade County Sheriff | Dade County Sheriff – Dispatch – Countywide | 154.0325 In 154.6575 | RAN 11 | NXDN96 Encrypted | WQCH254 |
Radio system sites in Dade County
Program the control channel first; your scanner finds the voice channels from it.
Arcola · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 3 (hex 3) · NAC 1C3
Control 161.875, 169.65
Voice 154.695, 154.9125, 161.99375
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.
Cities & communities in Dade County
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Dade County?
Dispatch channels listed for Dade County: Dade County Sheriff 151.2425 MHz (173.8 PL); Dade County Sheriff 151.2425 MHz (146.2 PL); Dade County Sheriff 154.0325 MHz (RAN 11).