About Skagit County Police Frequencies
- 6 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 1 conventional channel uses a digital mode (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Skagit County conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North & South Skagit Tribal Reservations | Tribal Police / BIA Dispatch | 166.6375 | FMN | — | |
| Skagit County Sheriff | Dispatch Simulcast | 155.8425 | FMN | WQGU648 | |
| Skagit County Sheriff | Skagit County Sheriff – Dispatch | 453.4000 In 458.4000 | 107.2 PL | FMN | KNAE847 |
| Skagit County Sheriff | Skagit County Sheriff – Dispatch | 453.4000 | NAC 151 | P25 Encrypted | KNAE847 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County Sheriff | Skagit County Sheriff – Tactical Channel | 460.1375 | FMN | WQGN329 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County Sheriff | Skagit County Sheriff – Surveillance | 453.3625 | FMN | WNWV420 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County Sheriff | County Jail | 453.9750 | FMN | KNGU724 |
Radio system sites in Skagit County
Program the control channel first; your scanner finds the voice channels from it.
Mount Vernon, WA · Justice Integrated Wireless Network
RFSS 1 · Site 16 (hex 10)
Control 167.6875, 167.7375
Burlington Hill · Justice Integrated Wireless Network
RFSS 1 · Site 44 (hex 2C) · NAC 710
Control 167.5875, 170.8125, 171.4625, 171.5875
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.
Cities & communities in Skagit County
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Skagit County?
Dispatch channels listed for Skagit County: Skagit County Sheriff 155.8425 MHz; Skagit County Sheriff 453.4000 MHz (107.2 PL); Skagit County Sheriff 453.4000 MHz (NAC 151).