About Clemson University Police Frequencies
- 4 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: Palmetto 800: 2 talkgroups; Palmetto 800: 2 talkgroups. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Clemson University, start with the Clemson site of Palmetto 800, about 2 miles away. Its control channels: 853.575, 853.7375, 857.0625 MHz.
Clemson University conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Police | Clemson University Police Department | 453.0500 In 458.0500 | 123.0 PL | FM | WPXP359 |
Clemson University trunked talkgroups
Palmetto 800
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Police | Clemson University Police Dispatch | 47670 | ba36 | D |
| Clemson University Police | Clemson University Police Roam | 47671 | ba37 | D |
Pickens County channels that also cover Clemson University
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County Sheriff | Pickens Co. SD Narcotics | 453.9750 | 127.3 PL | FM | WNYN780 |
| Pickens County Sheriff | Pickens Co. SD Dispatch | 460.4500 In 465.4500 | 127.3 PL | FM | KMJ966 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County Sheriff | Pickens Co. SD (Also Liberty Police Department and Pickens Police Department) | 460.1500 | 127.3 PL | FM | KMJ968 |
Palmetto 800
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County Sheriff | Pickens County Sheriff – Dispatch | 47501 | b98d | D |
| Pickens County Sheriff | Clemson City Police | 47865 | baf9 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Clemson University.
Clemson · Palmetto 800
RFSS 2 · Site 104 (hex 68) · NAC 1D3 · about 2 mi away
Control 853.575, 853.7375, 857.0625, 857.0875
Voice 851.325, 852.275, 853.25, 853.2875, 853.3
Seneca · Palmetto 800
RFSS 2 · Site 103 (hex 67) · NAC 1D3 · about 9 mi away
Control 852.05, 852.6625, 853.1, 853.9625
Voice 851.075
Anderson County Simulcast · Palmetto 800
RFSS 1 · Site 62 (hex 3E) · NAC 1D3 · about 16 mi away
Control 852.575, 852.6, 852.9625, 853.1625
Voice 851.1625, 851.2125, 851.5375, 851.55, 852.075, 852.2125, 852.6875
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 Clemson University?
Dispatch channels listed for Clemson University: Clemson University Police 453.0500 MHz (123.0 PL).
Are Clemson University police talkgroups encrypted?
None of the 2 talkgroups listed for Clemson University are marked encrypted.