About Truth or Consequences Police Frequencies
- 2 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.
Truth or Consequences conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truth or Consequences Police | Truth or Consequences Police Dispatch | 155.5950 | 127.3 PL | FMN | KNHG458 |
Sierra County channels that also cover Truth or Consequences
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra County Sheriff | Sierra County Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.4900 In 154.8300 | 156.7 PL | FMN | KTZ351 |
| Sierra County Sheriff | Sierra County Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.4900 In 154.8300 | NAC 293 | P25 | KTZ351 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Truth or Consequences.
Caballo Peak · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 9 (hex 9) · NAC 850 · about 19 mi away
Control 769.19375, 769.44375, 769.71875, 769.96875
Voice 770.21875, 770.70625
Rincon · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 35 (hex 23) · NAC 855 · about 39 mi away
Control 770.44375, 770.90625
Socorro Mountain · New Mexico DTRS
RFSS 3 · Site 17 (hex 11) · NAC 857 · about 60 mi away
Control 769.68125, 770.40625, 770.66875
Voice 774.59375
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 Truth or Consequences?
Dispatch channels listed for Truth or Consequences: Truth or Consequences Police 155.5950 MHz (127.3 PL).