About Polson Police Frequencies
- 7 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
Polson conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson Police | Police 1 – Dispatch | 156.2250 In 154.7700 | 233.6 PL | FMN | WNGS781 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson Police | Police 2 – Car/Car | 154.8450 | FMN | — |
Lake County channels that also cover Polson
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Sheriff | Sheriff Swan Lake | 154.7100 | 127.3 PL | FMN | WNGS781 |
| Lake County Sheriff | Sheriff Countywide | 155.5350 In 158.8800 | 114.8 PL | FMN | WPYH467 |
| Lake County Sheriff | Sheriff Arlee-Local Fire/EMS | 159.4425 | FMN | — |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Sheriff | Car to Car | 155.6400 | FMN | WNGS781 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Sheriff | County Dentention Center | 151.3025 | FMN | — |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Polson.
Big Arm / Jette · Montana Public Safety Communications System
RFSS 1 · Site 22 (hex 16) · about 8 mi away
Control 161.825, 161.8875
Voice 161.9375, 161.95
West Polson · Montana Public Safety Communications System
RFSS 1 · Site 16 (hex 10) · about 8 mi away
Control 151.28, 161.925
Voice 151.325, 151.385
Black Butte · Montana Public Safety Communications System
RFSS 1 · Site 48 (hex 30) · about 23 mi away
Control 149.45
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 Polson?
Dispatch channels listed for Polson: Polson Police 156.2250 MHz (233.6 PL).