Saranac Lake also extends into Essex County.
About Saranac Lake Police Frequencies
- 4 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.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Saranac Lake conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake Police | Police 1 | 155.8125 In 153.8525 | 97.4 PL | FMN Encrypted | WQAE495 |
| Saranac Lake Police | Police 2 | 159.2100 | 123.0 PL | FMN | KED591 |
Franklin County channels that also cover Saranac Lake
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 Saranac Lake.
FCI Ray Brook · Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook
Site 0 (hex 0) · about 3 mi away
Control 406.2125, 407.325, 408.35, 410.2
Simulcast · Clinton County
RFSS 1 · Site 1 (hex 1) · NAC 9D1 · about 36 mi away
Control 852.3625, 852.5625, 852.8125, 853.0625
Voice 851.8875, 852.1625
North Simulcast · Saratoga County Public Safety
RFSS 1 · Site 2 (hex 2) · NAC 3C0 · about 74 mi away
Control 851.225, 851.4125, 852.6, 852.85
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 Saranac Lake?
Dispatch channels listed for Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake Police 155.8125 MHz (97.4 PL); Saranac Lake Police 159.2100 MHz (123.0 PL).