About Elkin Police Frequencies
- 6 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: 4 talkgroups; North Carolina VIPER: 3 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 Elkin, start with the Elkin DOT site of North Carolina VIPER, about 1 miles away. Its control channels: 853.225, 859.0125 MHz.
Elkin conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin Police | Elkin Police – Dispatch | 156.2100 | 151.4 PL | FM | KIN545 |
Elkin trunked talkgroups
North Carolina VIPER
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin Police | Elkin Police | 43548 | aa1c | D |
| Elkin Police | Elkin Police Department CID | 43547 | aa1b | D |
| Elkin Police | Elkin Police Department SERT | 43549 | aa1d | D |
| Elkin Police | Elkin Police Department Administration | 43546 | aa1a | D |
Surry County channels that also cover Elkin
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry County Sheriff | Sheriffs | 154.8750 | FM | KSZ395 | |
| Surry County Sheriff | Surry County Sheriff – Dispatch | 155.0700 In 156.1500 | 151.4 PL | FM | KDP344 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry County Sheriff | Surry County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 154.0250 | 173.8 PL | FM | KNNF905 |
| Surry County Sheriff | Surry County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 155.1300 | 151.4 PL | FM | WPOY877 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry County Sheriff | Sheriff Mutual Aid | 155.2500 | CSQ | FM | WPOY877 |
North Carolina VIPER
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry County Sheriff | Surry County Sheriff – Dispatch | 43511 | a9f7 | D |
| Surry County Sheriff | Sheriff CID | 43513 | a9f9 | D |
| Surry County Sheriff | Sheriff Jail | 43500 | a9ec | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Elkin.
Elkin DOT · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 4 · Site 14 (hex E) · about 1 mi away
Control 853.225, 859.0125
Voice 851.0625, 851.95, 852.8, 858.6875
Yadkin Rest Area I77 · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 4 · Site 24 (hex 18) · NAC 1F0 · about 11 mi away
Control 853.6875, 853.8
Voice 851.4875, 851.8375, 852.0625, 852.7125
Turner Mtn · North Carolina VIPER
RFSS 4 · Site 42 (hex 2A) · NAC 1F0 · about 13 mi away
Control 773.68125, 774.46875
Voice 769.54375, 771.39375, 771.64375, 772.23125, 772.58125, 773.23125
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 Elkin?
Dispatch channels listed for Elkin: Elkin Police 156.2100 MHz (151.4 PL).
Are Elkin police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 4 talkgroups listed for Elkin are marked encrypted.