About Raton 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 (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Colfax County: 2 talkgroups; New Mexico DTRS: 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Raton, start with the Raton site of New Mexico DTRS, about 1 miles away. Its control channels: 769.90625, 770.46875, 774.56875 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Raton conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raton Police | Raton Police Dispatch | 155.1900 In 153.9050 | 032 DPL | FM | KRC389 |
Colfax County channels that also cover Raton
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax County Sheriff | Vigil Maldonado Detention Center | 158.7600 | CC 8 · TG 8400 · SL * | DMR | KXZ886 |
Colfax County
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Operations | County Operations – Dispatch | 85 | 55 | T |
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Operations | Sheriff Private | 86 | 56 | T Encrypted |
New Mexico DTRS
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax County Sheriff | Colfax County Sheriff – Dispatch | 4050 | fd2 | T |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Raton.
Raton · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 1 · Site 75 (hex 4B) · NAC 855 · about 1 mi away
Control 769.90625, 770.46875, 774.56875
Springer · Colfax County
Site 3 (hex 3) · about 20 mi away
Voice 159.1125
Raton · Colfax County
Site 2 (hex 2) · about 20 mi away
Voice 151.2425
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 Raton?
Dispatch channels listed for Raton: Raton Police 155.1900 MHz (032 DPL).