About Norwalk 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.
- 1 conventional channel uses a digital mode (NXDN48), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Huron County (P25) (Project 25): 1 talkgroup; Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications: 1 talkgroup; Huron County (P25) (Project 25): 1 talkgroup; 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 Norwalk, start with the Norwalk site of Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications, about 5 miles away. Its control channels: 772.70625, 773.33125 MHz.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Norwalk conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Police Dispatch | Norwalk Police Dispatch | 155.5650 In 153.9500 | 445 DPL | FMN | WQOM872 |
Norwalk trunked talkgroups
Huron County (P25)
Project 25
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Police | Norwalk Police Dispatch | 25752 | 6498 | T Encrypted |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSP District 2 | Post 39 (Norwalk) Dispatch | 51539 | c953 | D |
Huron County channels that also cover Norwalk
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County Sheriff Dispatch | Huron County Sheriff Dispatch | 155.4900 In 153.8750 | RAN 1 | NXDN48 | KQE658 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County Sheriff | Huron County Jail | 154.8150 In 158.9250 | 162.2 PL | FMN | KQE658 |
Huron County (P25)
Project 25
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County Sheriff | Huron County Sheriff – Dispatch | 25632 | 6420 | T Encrypted |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County State Corrections | Adult Parole Authority – Huron Unit | 52860 | ce7c | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Norwalk.
Norwalk · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 52 (hex 34) · NAC 343 · about 5 mi away
Control 772.70625, 773.33125
Voice 770.45625, 771.53125, 771.80625, 772.13125
Huron Co Simul · Huron County (P25)
Project 25 · RFSS 40 · Site 40 (hex 28) · NAC 293 · about 7 mi away
Control 769.60625, 769.85625, 770.35625
Voice 771.00625
Erie (Berlin Heights) · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 6 (hex 6) · NAC 345 · about 10 mi away
Control 771.15625, 773.28125
Voice 769.90625, 769.93125, 770.25625, 770.80625
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 Norwalk?
Dispatch channels listed for Norwalk: Norwalk Police Dispatch 155.5650 MHz (445 DPL).
Are Norwalk police talkgroups encrypted?
1 of the 2 talkgroups listed for Norwalk are marked fully or partly encrypted; a scanner cannot decode encrypted audio.