About Crane Police Frequencies
- 1 conventional channel is analog FM, so any scanner can receive it. 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.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Richland County channels that also cover Crane
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland County Sheriff – Dispatch | 159.2100 In 155.9100 | 192.8 PL | FMN | WNNW389 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 159.2100 | NAC 389 | P25 Encrypted | WNNW389 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Crane.
Richland County Sheriff Office · Montana Public Safety Communications System
RFSS 2 · Site 11 (hex B) · NAC 16B · about 10 mi away
Control 161.875, 161.8875
Voice 161.8
Fox Creek · Montana Public Safety Communications System
RFSS 2 · Site 3 (hex 3) · NAC 163 · about 11 mi away
Control 154.055, 154.175
Voice 154.3325, 161.95
Antelope Butte · Montana Public Safety Communications System
RFSS 2 · Site 12 (hex C) · NAC 16C · about 29 mi away
Control 154.235, 154.37
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 Crane?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Crane. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Richland County Sheriff 159.2100 MHz (192.8 PL).