About Ada Police Frequencies
- 3 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: Oklahoma Wireless Interoperability Network (OKWIN) (P25) (Project 25): 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 Ada, start with the Ada site of Oklahoma Wireless Interoperability Network (OKWIN) (P25), about 8 miles away. Its control channels: 859.2375, 860.2375 MHz.
Ada conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Police | Ada Police – Dispatch | 158.7750 In 153.8750 | 114 DPL | FMN | WQEX328 |
Pontotoc County channels that also cover Ada
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County Sheriff | Tactical and Allen Police | 154.6500 In 156.1500 | 151.4 PL | FMN | WPNY810 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County Jail | County Jail Hand-Helds | 469.0000 | FM | — |
Oklahoma Wireless Interoperability Network (OKWIN) (P25)
Project 25
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County Sheriff | Pontotoc County Sheriff – Dispatch | 645 | 285 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Ada.
Ada · Oklahoma Wireless Interoperability Network (OKWIN) (P25)
Project 25 · RFSS 1 · Site 34 (hex 22) · NAC 92B · about 8 mi away
Control 859.2375, 860.2375
Voice 856.2375, 857.2375, 858.2375
Holdenville · Davis Correctional Facility
Site 1 (hex 1) · about 25 mi away
Voice 453.5, 461.725
Wanette · Oklahoma Multi-Agency Communications System (OMACS)
RFSS 1 · Site 5 (hex 5) · NAC 196 · about 25 mi away
Control 773.95625, 774.63125
Voice 769.08125, 769.85625, 770.85625, 771.68125, 772.45625, 773.15625
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 Ada?
Dispatch channels listed for Ada: Ada Police 158.7750 MHz (114 DPL).