Utica also extends into Knox County.
About Utica Police Frequencies
- 5 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: Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications: 5 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 Utica, start with the Licking County Simulcast site of Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications, about 10 miles away. Its control channels: 773.88125, 774.15625, 774.40625 MHz.
Utica conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica Police | Utica Police Department | 158.7900 | 118.8 PL | FM | WQGX975 |
Licking County channels that also cover Utica
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Licking Memorial Hospital Security | 453.6500 In 458.6500 | 107.2 PL | FM | WNLZ339 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Sheriff tactical | County Sheriff tactical | 154.5700 | 67.0 PL | FM | — |
| County Sheriff tactical | County Sheriff tactical | 158.8500 | 91.5 PL | FM | KBG751 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking County Sheriff | County Jail | 453.6000 In 458.6000 | FM | WPGZ528 |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking County Sheriff | Licking County Sheriff – Dispatch | 28503 | 6f57 | D |
| Licking County Sheriff | County Sheriff Tactical | 28508 | 6f5c | D |
| Licking County Sheriff | Sheriff Detectives | 28517 | 6f65 | D |
| Licking County Sheriff | Special Events | 28525 | 6f6d | D |
| Licking County State Corrections | Adult Parole Authority – Columbus Unit | 52842 | ce6a | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Utica.
Licking County Simulcast · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 1 · Site 49 (hex 31) · NAC 341 · about 10 mi away
Control 773.88125, 774.15625, 774.40625, 774.65625
Voice 772.65625, 773.18125, 851.55, 851.85, 852.7625, 852.95, 853.4375, 853.6625
Mt Vernon · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 1 · Site 32 (hex 20) · NAC 34F · about 10 mi away
Control 772.20625, 773.58125
Voice 771.03125, 771.48125
Knox County (Gilchrist) · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 1 · Site 47 (hex 2F) · NAC 34C · about 11 mi away
Control 853.9, 856.0875
Voice 851.8875, 852.1625, 853.1625, 853.725
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 Utica?
Dispatch channels listed for Utica: Utica Police 158.7900 MHz (118.8 PL).