About Johnstown Police Frequencies
- 5 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: WyoLink: 8 talkgroups. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Johnstown, start with the Winkleman Dome site of WyoLink, about 12 miles away. Its control channels: 153.7925, 153.9875 MHz.
- 1 listed entry is marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Fremont County channels that also cover Johnstown
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Sheriff | Fremont County Sheriff | 151.1150 In 158.9850 | 127.3 PL | FMN | WPRT616 |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Fremont County Sheriff (multiple tones) | 151.1150 In 158.9850 | 100.0 PL | FMN | WPRT616 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Sheriff | Fremont County Sheriff Portable Extender | 173.2250 | 127.3 PL | FMN | — |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Sheriff | Fremont County Sheriff | 155.8350 In 154.1000 | CSQ | FMN | WNAA588 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Sheriff | Fremont County Jail | 155.8050 In 159.0750 | 131.8 PL | FMN | WQBZ742 |
WyoLink
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff 1 | 13720 | 3598 | D |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff 1 Tactical | 13721 | 3599 | D |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff 1 Tactical | 13722 | 359a | D |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff 2 | 13724 | 359c | D |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff 2 Tactical | 13725 | 359d | D |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sherrif 2 Tactical | 13726 | 359e | D |
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff 2 Tactical | 13727 | 359f | D |
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Sheriff | Sheriff Secure | 13723 | 359b | D Encrypted |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Johnstown.
Winkleman Dome · WyoLink
RFSS 2 · Site 8 (hex 8) · NAC 1A9 · about 12 mi away
Control 153.7925, 153.9875
Voice 154.115, 154.3175, 154.8375
Riverton · WyoLink
RFSS 2 · Site 27 (hex 1B) · NAC 1A9 · about 16 mi away
Control 154.7625, 154.8975
Voice 155.49, 155.9325, 156.225
Lander · WyoLink
RFSS 2 · Site 31 (hex 1F) · NAC 1A9 · about 19 mi away
Control 151.4825, 151.4975
Voice 153.8, 154.235, 154.34, 155.2125
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 Johnstown?
We do not have a dispatch channel listed specifically for Johnstown. County-level dispatch channels in the same county: Fremont County Sheriff 151.1150 MHz (127.3 PL); Fremont County Sheriff 151.1150 MHz (100.0 PL).