Montclair State University also extends into Essex County.
About Montclair State University 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 (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Bloomingdale Borough: 4 talkgroups; New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS): 9 talkgroups; Wayne Township: 9 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 Montclair State University, start with the Primary site of Montclair Township, about 3 miles away. Its control channels: 506.925, 507.05, 507.2 MHz.
- 17 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Montclair State University conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University Police | Montclair State University Police – Dispatch | 461.5875 In 466.5875 | 071 DPL | FMN | WPKE307 |
| Montclair State University Police | Montclair State University Police – Dispatch | 461.9625 In 466.9625 | CC 10 · TG 4000 · SL 1 | DMR | WPKE307 |
Passaic County channels that also cover Montclair State University
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Tactical Channel – Backup | 851.6750 In 806.6750 | 203.5 PL | FM | WPAB807 |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Tactical Channel – Backup | 852.3500 In 807.3500 | 203.5 PL | FM | WPAB807 |
Bloomingdale Borough
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement | Law Enforcement – Dispatch | 101 | 65 | T |
| Law Enforcement | Law Enforcement – Tactical Channel | 102 | 66 | T |
| Law Enforcement | Law Enforcement – Tactical Channel | 103 | 67 | T |
| Law Enforcement | Law Enforcement – Tactical Channel | 104 | 68 | T |
New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS)
9 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Dispatch | 4401 | 1131 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Sheriff Bureau of Court Services | 4719 | 126f | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 4403 | 1133 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 4419 | 1143 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Prosecutors Office | 4643 | 1223 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Prosecutors Office | 4645 | 1225 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 6101 | 17d5 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Passaic County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 6103 | 17d7 | T Encrypted |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Sheriff Bureau of Court Services | 4721 | 1271 | T Encrypted |
Wayne Township
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services | DPW to Police Desk | 4001 | fa1 | D |
8 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police | Police 1 – Dispatch | 1001 | 3e9 | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police 2 – Information | 1002 | 3ea | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police Secure | 1003 | 3eb | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police Secure | 1004 | 3ec | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police Secure | 1020 | 3fc | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police Secure | 1030 | 406 | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police Secure | 1040 | 410 | D Encrypted |
| Police | Police Secure | 1050 | 41a | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Montclair State University.
Primary · Montclair Township
Site 1 (hex 1) · about 3 mi away
Control 506.925, 507.05, 507.2
Voice 506.9, 507.625
Paterson · New Jersey Transit
Site 8 (hex 8) · about 3 mi away
Control 854.6125
Voice 857.2375
West Orange · New Jersey Transit
Site 6 (hex 6) · about 5 mi away
Control 854.1125, 858.0125
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Montclair State University?
Dispatch channels listed for Montclair State University: Montclair State University Police 461.5875 MHz (071 DPL); Montclair State University Police 461.9625 MHz (CC 10 · TG 4000 · SL 1).