About Wauseon 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 (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Northwest Ohio Regional Public Safety System: 1 talkgroup; Northwest Ohio Regional Public Safety System: 4 talkgroups; Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications: 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Wauseon, start with the Wauseon site of Northwest Ohio Regional Public Safety System, about 1 miles away. Its control channels: 771.50625, 771.84375, 772.43125 MHz.
- 3 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Wauseon conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon Police Dispatch | Wauseon Police Dispatch (Simulcast of NW Ohio Public Safety P25 system) | 155.3100 | 107.2 PL | FMN | KTX754 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon Police | Wauseon Police – Car to Car | 154.7850 In 158.9700 | CC 1 · TG 2 · SL 2 | DMR | KTX754 |
Wauseon trunked talkgroups
Northwest Ohio Regional Public Safety System
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon Police | Wauseon Police | 10720 | 29e0 | D |
Fulton County channels that also cover Wauseon
Northwest Ohio Regional Public Safety System
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Sheriff | Fulton County Sheriff – Dispatch | 10689 | 29c1 | D |
3 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Sheriff | Fulton County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 10736 | 29f0 | D Encrypted |
| Fulton County Sheriff | Fulton County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 10738 | 29f2 | D Encrypted |
| Fulton County Sheriff | Fulton County Sheriff – Alternate | 10722 | 29e2 | D Encrypted |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County State Corrections | Adult Parole Authority – Defiance Unit | 52827 | ce5b | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Wauseon.
Wauseon · Northwest Ohio Regional Public Safety System
RFSS 1 · Site 2 (hex 2) · NAC 1C0 · about 1 mi away
Control 771.50625, 771.84375, 772.43125, 772.88125
Voice 773.45625, 774.20625
Wauseon · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 47 (hex 2F) · NAC 34E · about 2 mi away
Control 774.55625, 774.83125
Voice 769.90625, 770.15625, 774.30625
Napoleon · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 76 (hex 4C) · NAC 34C · about 10 mi away
Control 859.7375, 859.9875
Voice 852.8125, 853.0375, 853.375, 853.7, 853.9375, 858.9875
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 Wauseon?
Dispatch channels listed for Wauseon: Wauseon Police Dispatch 155.3100 MHz (107.2 PL).
Are Wauseon police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 1 talkgroups listed for Wauseon are marked encrypted.