About Chincoteague 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.
Chincoteague conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague Police | Chincoteague Police – Dispatch | 460.0250 In 465.0250 | 143 DPL | FM | WNRF426 |
Accomack County channels that also cover Chincoteague
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack, County of | Accomack, County of – Dispatch | 460.4500 In 465.4500 | 143 DPL | FM | KBQ632 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack, County of | Accomack, County of – Tactical Channel | 460.1000 | 143 DPL | FM | KBQ632 |
| Accomack, County of | Accomack, County of – Tactical Channel | 460.2500 | 143 DPL | FM | KBQ632 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Chincoteague.
Accomac · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 1 · Site 13 (hex D) · NAC 19C · about 24 mi away
Control 152.7125, 159.1125
Voice 159.2625, 159.3375
Burgess · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 1 · Site 21 (hex 15) · NAC 193 · about 53 mi away
Control 151.1675, 159.3225
Voice 158.7675
Cheriton · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 1 · Site 22 (hex 16) · NAC 191 · about 55 mi away
Control 151.0475, 151.1225, 158.8575
Voice 159.2925, 159.3525
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 Chincoteague?
Dispatch channels listed for Chincoteague: Chincoteague Police 460.0250 MHz (143 DPL).