Sikeston also extends into New Madrid County.
About Sikeston Police Frequencies
- 6 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), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN): 17 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 Sikeston, start with the Sikeston 700 site of Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN), about 1 miles away. Its control channels: 773.08125, 773.33125 MHz.
- 10 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
- 2 entries are marked expired, so they may no longer be in use.
Sikeston conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Police | Sikeston Police – Dispatch – Old | 155.4900 In 154.8300 | 100.0 PL | FMN | KNDD883 |
| Sikeston Police Expired: Expired 9/12 | P25 <b> | 159.1500 In 160.1700 | NAC 253 | P25 | WPKX683 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Police Unconfirmed | Sikeston Police – Alternate | 154.1150 | 179.9 PL | FMN | KNJX356 |
| Sikeston Police Expired: Expired 9/12 | Operations (Channel 3) Old <b> | 159.0150 | 100.0 PL | FMN | WPKX683 |
Sikeston trunked talkgroups
Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Police – Dispatch | 3402 | d4a | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Scott County / Sikeston – Dispatch | 6703 | 1a2f | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Miner Police – Dispatch | 6712 | 1a38 | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Scott City Police – Dispatch | 6721 | 1a41 | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Chafffee Police – Dispatch | 6724 | 1a44 | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston Unconfirmed | Scott County / Sikeston – Tactical Channel | 6704 | 1a30 | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston Unconfirmed | Scott County / Sikeston – Tactical Channel | 6705 | 1a31 | D |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Police – Car-to-Car | 3403 | d4b | D |
9 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Police – Operations | 3401 | d49 | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Department of Public Safety – Tactical | 3406 | d4e | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Department of Public Safety – Tactical | 3407 | d4f | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Department of Public Safety – Tactical | 3408 | d50 | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Department of Public Safety – Tactical | 3409 | d51 | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Sikeston Department of Public Safety – Tactical | 3410 | d52 | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Miner Police – Tactical | 6715 | 1a3b | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Scott County / Sikeston – Tactical Channel | 6718 | 1a3e | D Encrypted |
| Scott County / Sikeston | Scott City Police – Tactical | 6723 | 1a43 | D Encrypted |
Scott County channels that also cover Sikeston
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Sheriff Backup | Scott County Sheriff – Dispatch – North (Simulcast 155.565) | 155.1225 In 151.0625 | 023 DPL | FMN | WRBQ335 |
| Scott County Sheriff Backup | Scott County Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.4900 In 154.8300 | 100.0 PL | FMN | KAK611 |
| Scott County Sheriff Backup | Fire/EMS/Law – Countywide Dispatch (except S Scott EMS) | 155.5650 In 158.9700 | 100.0 PL | FMN | KAK611 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Sheriff Backup | Scott County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 155.5650 In 158.9700 | NAC 293 | P25 Encrypted | KAK611 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Sikeston.
Sikeston 700 · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 6 (hex 6) · NAC 1C6 · about 1 mi away
Control 773.08125, 773.33125
Voice 773.58125, 773.83125, 774.08125, 774.33125
Charleston · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 32 (hex 20) · NAC 1C5 · about 13 mi away
Control 159.21, 169.6625, 170.6, 171.3875
Voice 155.715, 159.015
Benton · Missouri Statewide Wireless Interoperable Network (MOSWIN)
RFSS 3 · Site 3 (hex 3) · NAC 1C3 · about 15 mi away
Control 170.5125, 170.9125, 171.2625
Voice 155.445, 169.775, 170.725, 171.625, 171.675
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 Sikeston?
Dispatch channels listed for Sikeston: Sikeston Police 155.4900 MHz (100.0 PL).
Are Sikeston police talkgroups encrypted?
9 of the 17 talkgroups listed for Sikeston are marked fully or partly encrypted; a scanner cannot decode encrypted audio.