About Scranton Police Frequencies
- 14 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.
Scranton conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Police | Scranton City – Police | 453.3750 In 458.3750 | 110.9 PL | FMN | WPEM692 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Police | Scranton City – Police | 453.7000 In 458.7000 | 110.9 PL | FMN | WPEM692 |
Lackawanna County channels that also cover Scranton
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 Scranton.
Scranton (LACK33) · PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
RFSS 3 · Site 10 (hex A) · NAC 949 · about 5 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 11 mi away
Control 152.2925, 161.8375
Voice 161.875
Mohegan Sun Casino · Luzerne County Public Safety
RFSS 1 · Site 3 (hex 3) · NAC AF3 · about 12 mi away
Control 160.23, 160.32
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 Scranton?
Dispatch channels listed for Scranton: Scranton Police 453.3750 MHz (110.9 PL).