About Center 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.
- 4 conventional channels use a digital mode (P25, TELM), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20): 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 Center, start with the Wahpeton site of North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20), about 3 miles away. Its control channels: 853.0625, 853.2875 MHz.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Richland County channels that also cover Center
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland Co Sheriff's Office – Lidgerwood Rptr | 151.2200 In 153.8750 | 88.5 PL | FMN | WPZK788 |
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland Co Sheriff's Office | 151.4600 | NAC 788 | P25 | KAD893 |
| Richland County Sheriff | County Fire Signaling | 154.9800 In 153.8000 | TELM | KRF529 | |
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland Co Sheriff's Office – Barney Rptr | 154.9800 In 153.8000 | 167.9 PL | FMN | KRF529 |
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland Co Sheriff's Office – Barney Rptr DIG | 154.9800 In 153.8000 | NAC 167 | P25 | KRF529 |
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland Co Sheriff's Office – Colfax Rptr | 155.1900 In 159.1650 | 82.5 PL | FMN | WPZK788 |
| Richland County Sheriff | Richland Co Sheriff's Office – Colfax Rptr DIG. | 155.1900 In 159.1650 | NAC 018 | P25 | WPZK788 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Jail | County Jail | 154.8450 | FMN | WQOR416 |
North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20)
2 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Sheriff | County Sheriff Main | 39101 | 98bd | T Encrypted |
| Richland County Sheriff | County Sheriff Main | 39102 | 98be | T Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Center.
Wahpeton · North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20)
RFSS 1 · Site 41 (hex 29) · NAC A68 · about 3 mi away
Control 853.0625, 853.2875
Voice 852.7875
Wyndmere · North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20)
RFSS 1 · Site 78 (hex 4E) · NAC A6D · about 5 mi away
Control 851.9625, 852.2375
Voice 851.7375
Colfax · North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20)
RFSS 1 · Site 103 (hex 67) · NAC A64 · about 5 mi away
Control 853.7125
Voice 853.2625, 853.4875
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 Center?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Center. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Richland County Sheriff 151.2200 MHz (88.5 PL); Richland County Sheriff 151.4600 MHz (NAC 788); Richland County Sheriff 154.9800 MHz; Richland County Sheriff 154.9800 MHz (167.9 PL).