About Sparta Police Frequencies
- 4 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: New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS): 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 Sparta, start with the Hamburg Mtn site of New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS), about 8 miles away. Its control channels: 773.54375, 773.80625, 774.29375 MHz.
Sparta conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Police | South Patched to Police North | 154.8300 | 79.7 PL | FMN | KZR693 |
| Sparta Police | Police 1 | 155.0400 In 150.7900 | 79.7 PL | FMN | WSDR966 |
Sussex County channels that also cover Sparta
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover (Township) Police | Andover (Township) Police – Dispatch | 155.5575 In 153.7625 | 218.1 PL | FMN | KYU566 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover (Township) Police | Andover (Township) Police – Tactical Channel | 155.0100 | 141.3 PL | FMN | KYU566 |
| Sussex County Sheriff | Sheriff Courthouse Security | 155.4300 | NAC 293 | P25 | WPEM831 |
New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County Sheriff | County Sheriff Dispatch | 5509 | 1585 | T |
| Sussex County Sheriff | County Sheriff Tactical | 5511 | 1587 | T |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Sparta.
Hamburg Mtn · New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS)
RFSS 1 · Site 61 (hex 3D) · NAC 398 · about 8 mi away
Control 773.54375, 773.80625, 774.29375
Voice 769.33125, 770.19375, 770.94375
Hardyston · New Jersey Transit
Site 37 (hex 25) · about 8 mi away
Control 859.4875
Voice 858.2375
Rockaway · New Jersey Transit
Site 24 (hex 18) · about 9 mi away
Control 859.5125
Voice 856.5375
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 Sparta?
Dispatch channels listed for Sparta: Sparta Police 154.8300 MHz (79.7 PL); Sparta Police 155.0400 MHz (79.7 PL).