About Waverly 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: 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 Waverly, start with the Scioto Trail (Waverly) site of Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications, about 7 miles away. Its control channels: 774.43125, 774.68125 MHz.
Waverly conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Police dispatch | Waverly Police dispatch | 155.5350 In 151.4600 | CC 11 · TG 1 · SL 1 | DMR | WPMJ783 |
Pike County channels that also cover Waverly
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Sheriff | Pike County Sheriff's Office dispatch | 151.1600 In 155.9475 | 67.0 PL | FM | WQBT852 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Sheriff | Pike County Sheriff's Office dispatch | 39.5800 | 77.0 PL | FM | KCJ827 |
| Pike County Sheriff | Pike County Sheriff's Office dispatch (not used) | 39.7200 | FM | KCJ827 | |
| Pike County Sheriff | Pike County Sheriff's Office (repeats 39.58) | 155.8950 | CSQ | FM | WPNP404 |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Sheriff | Pike County Sheriff – Dispatch | 54842 | d63a | D |
| Pike County State Corrections | Adult Parole Authority – Chillicothe Unit | 52833 | ce61 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Waverly.
Scioto Trail (Waverly) · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 3 · Site 65 (hex 41) · NAC 340 · about 7 mi away
Control 774.43125, 774.68125
Voice 773.08125, 852.7125, 853.7875, 854.0875, 856.0875, 859.5375
Richmond Dale · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 3 · Site 64 (hex 40) · NAC 34F · about 10 mi away
Control 771.18125, 771.45625
Voice 770.05625, 851.8, 852.15, 852.375
Latham (Bainbridge) · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 3 · Site 60 (hex 3C) · NAC 34B · about 13 mi away
Control 769.93125, 773.95625
Voice 769.68125
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 Waverly?
Dispatch channels listed for Waverly: Waverly Police dispatch 155.5350 MHz (CC 11 · TG 1 · SL 1).