About Washington 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.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: North Carolina VIPER: 2 talkgroups; North Carolina VIPER: 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 Washington, start with the Chocowinity site of North Carolina VIPER, about 8 miles away. Its control channels: 856.7125, 858.7125 MHz.
Washington conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Police | City of Washington Police Dispatch | 155.3100 In 155.7300 | 123.0 PL | FM | KRO471 |
Washington trunked talkgroups
North Carolina VIPER
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Police | Washington Police Dispatch | 4824 | 12d8 | D |
| Washington Police | Washington Police | 4825 | 12d9 | D |
Beaufort County channels that also cover Washington
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Sheriff | Beaufort County Sheriff Dispatch | 155.1150 In 155.9100 | 123.0 PL | FM | KWJ352 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Sheriff | Beaufort County Sheriff | 154.0250 In 153.7400 | 123.0 PL | FM | KWJ353 |
| Beaufort County Sheriff | Beaufort County Sheriff | 155.9700 | 123.0 PL | FM | KVN843 |
North Carolina VIPER
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Sheriff | Sheriffs Office Dispatch | 4805 | 12c5 | D |
| Beaufort County Sheriff | Beaufort County Community College Police | 4812 | 12cc | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Washington.
Chocowinity · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 3 · Site 13 (hex D) · about 8 mi away
Control 856.7125, 858.7125
Voice 851.1625, 851.875, 852.275, 852.6875, 853.775
Bath · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 3 · Site 4 (hex 4) · NAC 1F2 · about 12 mi away
Control 852.55, 855.4625
Voice 851.1375, 851.6, 852.1625, 853.8625
Greenville · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 3 · Site 28 (hex 1C) · about 16 mi away
Control 853.375, 853.9
Voice 851.3625, 851.6125, 852.1375, 852.4875, 852.7375, 852.9875
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 Washington?
Dispatch channels listed for Washington: Washington Police 155.3100 MHz (123.0 PL).
Are Washington police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 2 talkgroups listed for Washington are marked encrypted.