About Tatum Police Frequencies
- 5 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Lea County Communication Authority (P25) (Project 25): 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 Tatum, start with the Tatum site of Lea County Communication Authority (P25), about 3 miles away. Its control channels: 851.5875, 852.0875, 852.5625 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Tatum conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Police | Tatum Police – Dispatch | 158.9550 In 153.8150 | 127.3 PL | FM | WPGV745 |
Lea County channels that also cover Tatum
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County Sheriff | Lea County Sheriff – Dispatch (6 sites, input tone varies by site) | 155.3100 In 155.6100 | FM | KYY927 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County Sheriff | Car-to-Car | 154.8600 | FM | KYY927 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County Sheriff | Lea County Correctional Facility | 451.8500 | FMN | — | |
| Lea County Sheriff | Lea County Correctional Facility Channlel | 456.8500 | FMN | — |
Lea County Communication Authority (P25)
Project 25
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County Sheriff | Detention Center | 51105 | c7a1 | D |
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County Sheriff | Lea County Sheriff – Dispatch | 51042 | c762 | T Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Tatum.
Tatum · Lea County Communication Authority (P25)
Project 25 · RFSS 6 · Site 6 (hex 6) · NAC 010 · about 3 mi away
Control 851.5875, 852.0875, 852.5625
Crossroads · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 53 (hex 35) · NAC 853 · about 29 mi away
Control 769.68125, 770.40625, 770.66875
Voice 774.59375
Caudill Ranch · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 47 (hex 2F) · about 29 mi away
Control 769.65625
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 Tatum?
Dispatch channels listed for Tatum: Tatum Police 158.9550 MHz (127.3 PL).