About Chilhowie Police Frequencies
- 2 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 9 conventional channels use a digital mode (NXDN48), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 9 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Chilhowie conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Police | Police Department | 159.2100 In 151.2500 | FMN | WQHR964 |
Smyth County channels that also cover Chilhowie
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Whitetop) | 153.2300 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQHN583 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Brushy Mountain) | 154.0550 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WPFU235 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Unknown location) | 155.8350 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQFV267 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Canadays Ridge) | 158.3850 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQHN583 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Chilhowie) | 159.2100 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQHR964 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Saltville) | 159.5700 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQHN583 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Atkins) | 159.8550 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WRED700 |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Smyth County Sheriff – Dispatch (Flattop Mountain) | 159.9450 | RAN 14 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQHN583 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyth County Sheriff | Car-to-Car | 156.0600 | NXDN48 Encrypted | WQHV211 | |
| Smyth County Sheriff | Sheriff Vehicle Repeater | 465.0875 | FMN | KWJ227 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Chilhowie.
Whitetop Mountain · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 10 (hex A) · NAC 195 · about 8 mi away
Control 152.5175, 161.8125, 161.85, 161.8625
Abingdon · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 16 (hex 10) · about 15 mi away
Control 152.5325, 161.85
Voice 161.825, 161.8875
Honaker · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 13 (hex D) · NAC 192 · about 26 mi away
Control 152.6825, 152.7125
Voice 161.875, 162
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 Chilhowie?
Dispatch channels listed for Chilhowie: Chilhowie Police 159.2100 MHz.