About Sylva 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.
- 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 Sylva, start with the Sylva/Jackson Co Airport site of North Carolina VIPER, about 4 miles away. Its control channels: 853.15, 853.8875 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Sylva conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva Police | Sylva Police – Dispatch | 453.9750 In 458.9700 | 065 DPL | FMN | WNWW275 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva Police | Sylva Police – Tactical Channel | 458.0500 | FMN | WPNT386 |
Jackson County channels that also cover Sylva
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 |
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 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Sylva.
Sylva/Jackson Co Airport · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 2 · Site 82 (hex 52) · about 4 mi away
Control 853.15, 853.8875
Voice 851.3, 852.3875, 852.6375
Cowee Bald · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 2 · Site 29 (hex 1D) · about 7 mi away
Control 852.3, 853.725
Voice 851.175, 851.6, 851.95, 852.975
Mt. Noble · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 2 · Site 65 (hex 41) · about 11 mi away
Control 853.2875, 853.9375
Voice 851.45, 852.1375, 852.725
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 Sylva?
Dispatch channels listed for Sylva: Sylva Police 453.9750 MHz (065 DPL).