About Marion Police Frequencies
- 3 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.
Marion conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Police | Marion Police – Dispatch | 39.4000 | 127.3 PL | FMN | KIC408 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Police | Police Vehicle Repeater | 465.4125 | FMN | KIC408 |
Smyth County channels that also cover Marion
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 Marion.
Whitetop Mountain · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 10 (hex A) · NAC 195 · about 3 mi away
Control 152.5175, 161.8125, 161.85, 161.8625
Buck Mountain · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 11 (hex B) · about 21 mi away
Control 152.0825, 152.6675
Big Walker Mountain · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 28 (hex 1C) · about 23 mi away
Control 159.4275, 161.9125
Voice 151.43, 159.27
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 Marion?
Dispatch channels listed for Marion: Marion Police 39.4000 MHz (127.3 PL).