About Benton Police Frequencies
- 12 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.
Lackawanna County channels that also cover Benton
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Lackawanna County Sheriff | 151.0250 | 125 DPL | FMN | WPLT277 |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co Sheriff | 151.4900 | 073 DPL | FMN | WPLT277 |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co Zone 2 Police Department Dispatch | 154.8150 In 158.9100 | 82.5 PL | FMN | KXX477 |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co Zone 1 Police Department Dispatch | 154.8750 In 158.9700 | 82.5 PL | FMN | KXX477 |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co Zone 3 Police Department Dispatch | 155.7900 In 159.2100 | 82.5 PL | FMN | KXX477 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Township | Abington Twp. Police | 154.2000 | FMN | — | |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co DA – Detectives | 153.9950 | 114 DPL | FMN | WPCG649 |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co DA – Narcotics (encryption used) | 158.8500 | 156.7 PL | FMN | WPCG649 |
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co DA – Narcotics (encryption used) | 460.2250 In 465.2250 | FMN | KXX477 | |
| Newton Township | Newton Twp. Police | 158.7750 In 151.3550 | 156.7 PL | FMN | WNPG883 |
| South Abington Township | South Abington Twp. Police | 156.1200 | FMN | WNAY909 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Law Enforcement Frequencies | Co Prison Transport(PRC) | 453.2500 | 173.8 PL | FMN | WNUH812 |
| County Services | County Jail | 151.1150 In 156.0750 | DMR | WPMP511 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Benton.
Scranton (LACK33) · PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
RFSS 3 · Site 10 (hex A) · NAC 949 · about 13 mi away
Control 854.275, 854.6875
Voice 854.0375
Archbald (LACK53) · PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
RFSS 1 · Site 100 (hex 64) · NAC 94F · about 14 mi away
Control 152.2925, 161.8375
Voice 161.875
USP Canaan · United States Penitentiary Canaan
RFSS 1 · Site 1 (hex 1) · NAC 9E1 · about 14 mi away
Control 407.6125, 409.4125, 410.2, 410.525
Voice 410.8125
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.