About Alton Police Frequencies
- 9 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 2 conventional channels use a digital mode (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Halifax County: 2 talkgroups. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Halifax County channels that also cover Alton
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax, County of | Town of Halifax Police Dispatch | 154.0400 In 156.0150 | NAC 150 | P25 | WPPV205 |
| Halifax, County of | Halifax, County of – Dispatch | 155.7525 In 153.8925 | 127.3 PL | FM | WPRG490 |
| South Boston, City of Police | South Boston, City of Police – Dispatch | 151.0925 In 158.9625 | 072 DPL | FMN | WNBZ398 |
| South Boston, City of Police | South Boston, City of Police – Dispatch | 151.0925 In 158.9625 | NAC 150 | P25 | WNBZ398 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax, County of | Halifax, County of – Tactical Channel | 151.0175 | 025 DPL | FM | WPTQ823 |
| Halifax, County of | Halifax, County of – Tactical Channel | 151.1225 | 026 DPL | FM | WPTQ823 |
| Halifax, County of | Halifax, County of – Tactical Channel | 156.0825 | 023 DPL | FM | WPTQ823 |
| South Boston, City of Police | South Boston, City of Police – Tactical Channel (rarely used) | 150.9100 | 141.3 PL | FM | — |
| South Boston, City of Police | South Boston, City of Police – Tactical Channel | 154.7550 | 141.3 PL | FM | WNBZ398 |
| South Boston, City of Police | South Boston, City of Police – Tactical Channel (rarely used) | 154.8650 | 141.3 PL | FM | — |
| South Boston, City of Police | South Boston, City of Police – Tactical Channel | 160.9100 | 141.3 PL | FM | — |
Halifax County
2 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Sheriff | Halifax County Sheriff – Dispatch | 66101 | 10235 | T Encrypted |
| Halifax County Sheriff | Halifax Town Police Dispatch | 66104 | 10238 | T Encrypted |
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Alton?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Alton. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: South Boston, City of Police 151.0925 MHz (072 DPL); South Boston, City of Police 151.0925 MHz (NAC 150).