About Smithton 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 (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: 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 Smithton, start with the Otterville 700 site of Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN), about 5 miles away. Its control channels: 773.04375, 773.29375 MHz.
Pettis County channels that also cover Smithton
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettis County Sheriff | Local Government / Fire – Dispatch | 155.8350 In 153.9050 | 141.3 PL | FMN | KNDX336 |
| Pettis County Sheriff | Pettis County Sheriff – Dispatch | 156.0600 In 153.7550 | NAC 600 | P25 | KNDX336 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettis County Sheriff | Car-to-Car | 159.1500 | CSQ | FMN | KNDX336 |
Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettis County Sheriff | Sedalia Law | 29703 | 7407 | D |
| Pettis County Sheriff | Pettis County Sheriff – Dispatch | 29704 | 7408 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Smithton.
Otterville 700 · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 1 · Site 70 (hex 46) · NAC 1C4 · about 5 mi away
Control 773.04375, 773.29375
Voice 773.54375, 773.79375, 774.04375, 774.29375
Sedalia 700 · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 5 · Site 18 (hex 12) · NAC 1C3 · about 10 mi away
Control 769.15625, 769.40625
Voice 769.65625, 769.90625, 770.15625
Cole Camp · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 5 · Site 7 (hex 7) · NAC 1C6 · about 18 mi away
Control 169.6625, 171.2625
Voice 155.5725, 159.3825, 171.65
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 Smithton?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Smithton. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Pettis County Sheriff 155.8350 MHz (141.3 PL); Pettis County Sheriff 156.0600 MHz (NAC 600).