About Montgomery 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.
- 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: Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications: 19 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 Montgomery, start with the Marion site of Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications, about 12 miles away. Its control channels: 773.40625, 773.95625 MHz.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Marion County channels that also cover Montgomery
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Sheriff | Marion County Sheriff – Dispatch | 154.7850 In 155.8500 | 131.8 PL | FMN | KQI821 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Sheriff | Sheriff Records | 154.8600 | 131.8 PL | FMN | KQI821 |
| Marion County Sheriff | Juvenile Detention Center | 155.7750 | FMN | WNNI260 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Sheriff | Multi-County Correctional Center | 155.0250 In 156.0000 | FMN | WPNP436 | |
| Marion County Sheriff | Multi-County Correctional Center | 159.1750 In 153.9275 | CC 15 · TG * · SL 1 | DMR | WPNP436 |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Sheriff | Marion County Sheriff – Dispatch | 32005 | 7d05 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Perimeter Operations | 52509 | cd1d | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Perimeter Operations | 52512 | cd20 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Maintenance Operations | 52540 | cd3c | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – General Operations | 52583 | cd67 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Housing Operations | 52587 | cd6b | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – General Operations | 52593 | cd71 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Special Operations | 52596 | cd74 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Housing Operations | 52598 | cd76 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Special Operations | 52600 | cd78 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Maintenance Operations | 52602 | cd7a | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Special Operations | 52603 | cd7b | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Supervisors | 52606 | cd7e | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Special Operations | 52607 | cd7f | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Supervisors | 52614 | cd86 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | Marion Correctional Institution – Announcements | 52681 | cdc9 | D |
| Marion County State Corrections | North Central Correctional Complex – Announcements | 52689 | cdd1 | D |
2 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Sheriff | Marion County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 32001 | 7d01 | D Encrypted |
| Marion County Sheriff | Marion County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 32010 | 7d0a | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Montgomery.
Marion · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 12 (hex C) · NAC 34B · about 12 mi away
Control 773.40625, 773.95625
Voice 771.68125, 772.03125, 772.63125, 772.88125, 851.725, 852.3125, 854.5375, 858.1875
Richwood · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 1 · Site 24 (hex 18) · NAC 346 · about 12 mi away
Control 772.80625, 774.43125
Voice 769.83125, 772.50625, 851.6, 859.5625
Ada (Kenton) · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 33 (hex 21) · NAC 340 · about 20 mi away
Control 772.93125, 774.83125
Voice 769.90625, 771.10625, 771.40625
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 Montgomery?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Montgomery. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Marion County Sheriff 154.7850 MHz (131.8 PL).