Do police use frequencies?
Do police use frequencies?
Police Scanner Frequency Basics Police scanners allow you to pick up radio frequencies & listen to communication on those frequencies much like an FM radio allows you to listen to different channels by changing the dial from 93.7FM to 102.5FM.
What is the range of police radios?
Commercial radios like FRS/GMRS are advertised to have up to 30-40-mile range. The higher the wattage of your radio is will give you a boost in range respectively. Police radios operate in a 700/800 MHz UHF band. This gives them a considerable amount of range which is pretty good in urban areas.
Can walkie talkies pick up police radio?
The police are not on any channel on any ‘walkie – talkie’. They have their own frequencies that vary from place to place, and are on a band that only they are allowed to transmit on. You can listen, however.
What are the hours of operation for Gloucester Police Department?
We are on-duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the citizens of Gloucester and our visitors and business owners on land and water. Scroll through this page to learn more about GPD and our public safety mission.
What is the frequency license for Essex County Massachusetts?
Essex County Massachusetts Frequency License Type Tone Alpha Tag 470.33750 WIK922 RM 123.0 PL Essex SHOPS 482.58750 WIG447 BM 123.0 PL Essex SHOPS 482.91250 KA3874 M 123.0 PL Essex SHTRN 482.88750 RM 123.0 PL Essex Jail
What is the fire ground frequency in Essex County?
154.0100 (114.8 PL) is used by Georgetown, Groveland, and West Newbury as a regional fireground channel. Other cities in the county have 154.0100 in their radios, with different PL tones. Also see Essex County Emergency and Fire Ops above for common fireground frequencies.
What is the mission statement of the Gloucester Police Department?
Mission Statement The members of the Gloucester Police Department are committed to excellence in law enforcement, and are dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our city.
