About Appalachia Police Frequencies
- 7 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 6 conventional channels use a digital mode (NXDN48), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS): 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Appalachia, start with the Norton site of Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS), about 13 miles away. Its control channels: 152.0375, 152.2175 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Appalachia conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Police | Appalachia Police – Dispatch | 155.6850 In 153.7400 | 743 DPL | FMN | WPSA277 |
Wise County channels that also cover Appalachia
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia at Wise Police | University of Virginia at Wise Police – Dispatch | 464.6000 In 469.6000 | 156.7 PL | FMN | WNQN851 |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (Coeburn) | 151.5350 | RAN 44 | NXDN48 | WQTC965 |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (High Knob) | 151.6700 | RAN 44 | NXDN48 | WQTC965 |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (St. Paul) | 151.7900 | RAN 44 | NXDN48 | WQTC965 |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (Wise) | 151.8650 | RAN 44 | NXDN48 | WQXR325 |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (Pound Gap) | 151.9550 | RAN 44 | NXDN48 | WQTC965 |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (Appalachia) | 153.6875 | RAN 44 | NXDN48 | WQTC965 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Police | Saint Paul Police – Tactical Channel | 154.9800 In 158.8800 | 151.4 PL | FM | WPQF339 |
| Saint Paul Police | Car-to-Car | 156.0300 | CSQ | FM | — |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Tactical Channel (Countywide) | 156.0300 | 229.1 PL | FM | — |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Alternate /Surveillance | 156.0600 | FM | — | |
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 156.2175 In 154.7250 | FMN | WQZJ858 |
Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise County Sheriff | Wise County Sheriff – Dispatch (patch from Wise NXDN system) | 225 | e1 | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Appalachia.
Norton · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 14 (hex E) · about 13 mi away
Control 152.0375, 152.2175
Voice 152.6675, 152.7875, 159.3825
Jonesville · Virginia Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)
RFSS 2 · Site 15 (hex F) · about 19 mi away
Control 152.6525, 152.6975
Voice 152.0675
Clintwood Red Onion"" · Dickenson County Sheriff
Site 3 (hex 3) · about 20 mi away
Voice 153.0575
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 Appalachia?
Dispatch channels listed for Appalachia: Appalachia Police 155.6850 MHz (743 DPL).