About Artesia Police Frequencies
- 8 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 Mexico DTRS: 3 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 Artesia, start with the 12 Mile Hill site of New Mexico DTRS, about 14 miles away. Its control channels: 769.94375, 770.20625, 770.95625 MHz.
Artesia conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Police | Artesia Police – Dispatch | 154.0850 | 127.3 PL | FM | KVE20 |
| Artesia Police | Artesia Police – Dispatch | 158.8275 In 154.7175 | FM | WQGH945 |
Eddy County channels that also cover Artesia
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy County Sheriff | Eddy County Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.9625 | 179.9 PL | FMN | WQIT446 |
| Eddy County Sheriff | Eddy County Sheriff – Dispatch | 159.1575 | 179.9 PL | FMN | WQIT446 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy County Sheriff | County Wide | 155.6625 | 179.9 PL | FMN | WQIT446 |
| Eddy County Sheriff | County Wide | 155.8425 | 179.9 PL | FMN | WQIT446 |
| Eddy County Sheriff | County Wide | 156.2175 | 179.9 PL | FMN | WQIT446 |
| Eddy County Sheriff | County Wide (Queen Fire Station) | 159.3075 | 179.9 PL | FMN | WQIT446 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy County Sheriff | County Detention Center | 154.1150 In 158.9700 | NAC 141 | P25 | WPNT394 |
New Mexico DTRS
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy County Sheriff | Eddy County Sheriff – Dispatch | 32050 | 7d32 | T |
| Eddy County Sheriff | Eddy County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 32052 | 7d34 | T |
| Eddy County Sheriff | Detentions Center | 32100 | 7d64 | T |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Artesia.
12 Mile Hill · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 37 (hex 25) · NAC 851 · about 14 mi away
Control 769.94375, 770.20625, 770.95625
Voice 774.80625
Hope · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 38 (hex 26) · NAC 855 · about 17 mi away
Control 769.68125, 770.40625, 770.66875
Voice 774.59375
Carlsbad LD · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 41 (hex 29) · NAC 850 · about 30 mi away
Control 769.90625, 770.46875, 774.56875
Voice 774.81875
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 Artesia?
Dispatch channels listed for Artesia: Artesia Police 154.0850 MHz (127.3 PL); Artesia Police 158.8275 MHz.