About Paul Smiths 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 (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Franklin County channels that also cover Paul Smiths
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff | Law Dispatch | 155.9325 In 158.9850 | 167.9 PL | FMN | WQTB691 |
| Franklin County Sheriff | Franklin County Sheriff – Dispatch | 156.2100 In 158.9100 | 114.8 PL | FMN | WXY209 |
| St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police | St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police – Dispatch | 155.7300 In 158.9625 | CC 10 · TG 1000 · SL 1 | DMR Encrypted | WQUC421 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Paul Smiths.
FCI Ray Brook · Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook
Site 0 (hex 0) · about 13 mi away
Control 406.2125, 407.325, 408.35, 410.2
Simulcast · Clinton County
RFSS 1 · Site 1 (hex 1) · NAC 9D1 · about 35 mi away
Control 852.3625, 852.5625, 852.8125, 853.0625
Voice 851.8875, 852.1625
Simulcast · Lewis County
RFSS 1 · Site 1 (hex 1) · NAC 70D · about 74 mi away
Control 453.15, 453.2625, 453.3125, 453.3625, 453.55
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 Paul Smiths?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Paul Smiths. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Franklin County Sheriff 155.9325 MHz (167.9 PL); Franklin County Sheriff 156.2100 MHz (114.8 PL); St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police 155.7300 MHz (CC 10 · TG 1000 · SL 1).