About Anacortes 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.
- 2 conventional channels use a digital mode (P25), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- 2 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Anacortes conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes Police | Anacortes Police Dispatch | 453.9500 In 458.9500 | 146.2 PL | FMN | WQLV382 |
| Anacortes Police Dispatch | Anacortes Police Dispatch | 453.9500 | NAC 151 | P25 Encrypted | WQLV382 |
Skagit County channels that also cover Anacortes
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 |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Anacortes.
Burlington Hill · Justice Integrated Wireless Network
RFSS 1 · Site 44 (hex 2C) · NAC 710 · about 13 mi away
Control 167.5875, 170.8125, 171.4625, 171.5875
Mount Vernon, WA · Justice Integrated Wireless Network
RFSS 1 · Site 16 (hex 10) · about 16 mi away
Control 167.6875, 167.7375
Bellingham, WA · Justice Integrated Wireless Network
RFSS 1 · Site 70 (hex 46) · about 20 mi away
Control 167, 167.2375
Voice 165.775, 167.6375, 168.8375, 170.725, 172.0625, 172.8
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 Anacortes?
Dispatch channels listed for Anacortes: Anacortes Police 453.9500 MHz (146.2 PL); Anacortes Police Dispatch 453.9500 MHz (NAC 151).