About Fostoria 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.
- 2 conventional channels use a digital mode (DMR, NXDN96), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: 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 Fostoria, start with the Bradner site of Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications, about 13 miles away. Its control channels: 771.20625, 773.83125 MHz.
Fostoria conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria Police | Fostoria Police – Dispatch | 453.3625 In 458.3625 | CC 4 · TG 740050 · SL 1 | DMR | WPTP348 |
Seneca County channels that also cover Fostoria
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Co Sheriff Dispatch | Seneca Co Sheriff Dispatch | 453.2375 In 458.2375 | RAN 31 | NXDN96 | WQKH541 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca County Sheriff | Seneca Co Jail | 453.1625 In 458.1625 | 274 DPL | FMN | WQOE253 |
Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca County State Corrections | Adult Parole Authority – Seneca Unit | 52895 | ce9f | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Fostoria.
Bradner · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 14 (hex E) · NAC 34D · about 13 mi away
Control 771.20625, 773.83125
Voice 769.40625, 770.33125, 770.65625, 855.9625
Findlay · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 31 (hex 1F) · NAC 34E · about 14 mi away
Control 773.53125, 774.28125
Voice 771.33125, 772.20625, 772.45625, 773.03125, 851.675, 852.1625, 853.05, 853.6875, 853.95
Tiffin · Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
RFSS 2 · Site 15 (hex F) · NAC 34E · about 14 mi away
Control 774.13125, 774.53125
Voice 771.93125, 772.60625, 852.925
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 Fostoria?
Dispatch channels listed for Fostoria: Fostoria Police 453.3625 MHz (CC 4 · TG 740050 · SL 1).