Washington, Mo PD freq

[thedad]

I was trying to program the dispatch freq shown in RR (156.69) in my 20-106 scanner but it will only load 156.70. Is the 156.69 correct? If so, any ideas on how to load it?

 

[Starcom21]

This is the correct frequency, see the FCC license
FCC Callsign KAA415 Details

Not sure about your specific scanner, but does it work on 156.7?

 

[902]

The frequency is correct. It is a carryover from decades ago - before the FCC developed the list of PW channels that it currently has in 90.20. Missouri was one of the first adopters of public safety two way radio years and years ago. Your scanner selects the closest possible channel it can. The system has been operating in narrowband since it implemented its repeater, so you may hear some distortion if the signal is somewhat outside the receiver's passband. You might try manually entering 156.685 or 156.6925 to see if those take, as those are closer to the center frequency. You might also try programming the proper frequency with Starrsoft WIN500 software to see if it overrides the radio's internal firmware increments (that may or may not be possible depending on the radio's VCO and synthesizer).

 

[thedad]

Thank you. I will try the other options to see if I can get a better signal. I was visiting Washington, and will enter the other freq's on my next visit.