About Edenton Police Frequencies
- 1 conventional channel is analog FM, so any scanner can receive it. 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.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: North Carolina VIPER: 1 talkgroup; North Carolina VIPER: 6 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 Edenton, start with the Valhalla site of North Carolina VIPER, about 6 miles away. Its control channels: 852.3625, 853.75 MHz.
- 6 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Edenton conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenton Police | Edenton Police | 856.7625 In 811.7625 | NAC 300 | P25 | WRCA351 |
Edenton trunked talkgroups
North Carolina VIPER
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenton Police | Edenton Police Dispatch | 11026 | 2b12 | T |
Chowan County channels that also cover Edenton
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowan County Sheriff | Chowan County Sheriff – Tactical Channel (backup to VIPER) | 155.3700 In 156.0900 | 146.2 PL | FMN | WQES722 |
North Carolina VIPER
6 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowan County Sheriff | Chowan County Sheriff – Dispatch | 11008 | 2b00 | T Encrypted |
| Chowan County Sheriff | Sheriff Administration | 11009 | 2b01 | T Encrypted |
| Chowan County Sheriff | Sheriff Investigations | 11010 | 2b02 | T Encrypted |
| Chowan County Sheriff | Sheriff Narcotics | 11011 | 2b03 | T Encrypted |
| Chowan County Sheriff | Chowan County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 11016 | 2b08 | T Encrypted |
| Chowan County Sheriff | Chowan County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 11025 | 2b11 | T Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Edenton.
Valhalla · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 3 · Site 66 (hex 42) · NAC 1F6 · about 6 mi away
Control 852.3625, 853.75
Voice 851.1, 851.425, 851.9875, 858.0125
Perquimans Simulcast · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 3 · Site 27 (hex 1B) · NAC 1F7 · about 14 mi away
Control 773.94375, 774.80625
Voice 769.25625, 769.56875, 770.31875, 770.60625, 771.43125, 772.20625, 772.68125
Plymouth · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 3 · Site 50 (hex 32) · NAC 1F1 · about 17 mi away
Control 856.2125, 857.2125
Voice 851.05, 851.4, 851.925, 852.3875, 853.8375
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 Edenton?
Dispatch channels listed for Edenton: Edenton Police 856.7625 MHz (NAC 300).
Are Edenton police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 1 talkgroups listed for Edenton are marked encrypted.