About Jackson County 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.
- 2 conventional channels use a digital mode (NXDN96, DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: 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 Jackson County, start with the Toxaway Mtn site of North Carolina VIPER. Its control channels: 853.3375, 853.825 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Jackson County conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Sheriff | Jackson County Sheriff – Dispatch – NFM | 453.6250 In 458.6250 | 173.8 PL | FMN | WQCB500 |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Jackson County Sheriff – Dispatch – NXDN | 453.6250 In 458.6250 | RAN 1 | NXDN96 | WQCB500 |
| Western Carolina University Police | Police Dispatch | 460.3750 In 465.3750 | CC 14 · TG 1000 · SL 1 | DMR Encrypted | KLC952 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University Police | Police/EMS Mutual Aid (Call Boxes) | 453.2500 In 458.2500 | 100.0 PL | FMN | WPWL734 |
Jackson County trunked talkgroups
North Carolina VIPER
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Sheriff | Law Enforcement | 25504 | 63a0 | D |
| Jackson County Sheriff | Jackson County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 25505 | 63a1 | D |
Radio system sites in Jackson County
Program the control channel first; your scanner finds the voice channels from it.
Toxaway Mtn · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 2 · Site 66 (hex 42)
Control 853.3375, 853.825
Voice 852.5375, 852.875, 855.4625
Sylva/Jackson Co Airport · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 2 · Site 82 (hex 52)
Control 853.15, 853.8875
Voice 851.3, 852.3875, 852.6375
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.
Cities & communities in Jackson County
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Jackson County?
Dispatch channels listed for Jackson County: Jackson County Sheriff 453.6250 MHz (173.8 PL); Jackson County Sheriff 453.6250 MHz (RAN 1); Western Carolina University Police 460.3750 MHz (CC 14 · TG 1000 · SL 1).
Are Jackson County police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 2 talkgroups listed for Jackson County are marked encrypted.