About West Salem Police Frequencies
- 7 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 5 conventional channels use a digital mode (NXDN48), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 3 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Mercer County channels that also cover West Salem
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College Police | Grove City College Police – Dispatch | 463.9000 In 468.9000 | 245 DPL | FMN | KNBL687 |
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | Mercer County Sheriff – East | 452.8500 In 457.8500 | 127.3 PL | FMN | WNHM945 |
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | Mercer County Sheriff – West | 453.6625 In 458.6625 | 152 DPL | FMN | WPXA671 |
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | Farrell Police – Dispatch | 460.3750 In 465.3750 | RAN 6 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WPAD607 |
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | Shenango Twp Police – Dispatch | 460.4000 In 465.4000 | RAN 2 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WPEI421 |
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | County Police Dispatch (Twps) | 460.4500 In 465.4500 | RAN 5 | NXDN48 Encrypted | KKV419 |
| South Pymatuning Township | South Pymatuning Police – Dispatch | 453.9500 In 458.9500 | RAN 16 | NXDN48 | WNHX599 |
| South Pymatuning Township | South Pymatuning Police | 460.2000 In 465.2000 | FMN | WNJJ362 | |
| Thiel College Police | Thiel College Police – Dispatch | 463.4250 In 468.4250 | 85.4 PL | FMN | WPBC502 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | County Probation | 460.1125 In 465.1125 | RAN 21 | NXDN48 | WQGS725 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | Mercer County Prison | 460.0375 In 465.0375 | 731 DPL | FMN | WQDM489 |
| Law Enforcement (Countywide/Regional) | Mercer County Prison | 460.5000 In 465.5000 | 606 DPL | FMN | WQDM489 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of West Salem.
Hermitage (MERC33) · PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
RFSS 1 · Site 147 (hex 93) · NAC 949 · about 11 mi away
Control 161.8125
Voice 161.8875, 162.005
Mercer (CRAW33) · PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
RFSS 1 · Site 67 (hex 43) · NAC 940 · about 19 mi away
Control 151.2125, 151.2575
Voice 151.07
Findley Twp (MERC31) · PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
RFSS 1 · Site 10 (hex A) · NAC 94C · about 20 mi away
Control 151.01, 159.1275
Voice 154.0625
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 West Salem?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for West Salem. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Grove City College Police 463.9000 MHz (245 DPL); Thiel College Police 463.4250 MHz (85.4 PL).