Franklin County, Iowa Digital Frequencies

Find new radio traffic with your digital radio scanner with this reference of 54 radio frequencies authorized for use in Franklin County, Iowa. Frequencies are separated into two tables (conventional and trunked). For customized results, including data formatted for import into popular scanner programming software, visit the Digital Search Page.

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Conventional Frequencies

42 conventional voice frequencies including 26 DMR, 13 NXDN, and 3 P25 digital scanner frequencies are included in the table below. Frequencies are listed in the order of DMR -> NXDN -> P25 and sorted within each frequency type by Entity Name.

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FrequencyFrequency in Megahertz (MHz)		TypeClass Station Code (Transmitter Type) MO – Mobile (includes handhelds) FB – Base FB2 – Mobile Relay (conventional repeater) FB6 – Private Carrier for Profit FB8 – Centralized Trunk Relay (Trunked System) FBT – Temporary Base FX1 – Control Station (Possibly Dispatch Center) Click here for a list of all codes.	PwrMax Output Power of Transmitter, Watts Used to determine strength of RF signal and the likelihood of receiving the frequency	Entity NameThe licensee of the frequency.	Call SignClick the hyperlink to view full license information on the FCC website.	CityThe general location of the transmitter. Many licenses do not include this information—in such cases, the field will be blank.	SrvcRadio Service Code Common examples: PW - Public Safety, Conventional IG - Industrial/Business, Conventional YG - Industrial/Business, Trunked YE - Public Safety, Trunked SY - Public Safety, Trunked 700 MHz Codes beginning with "Y" indicate trunked systems. Click here for a list of all codes.	Eligibility ActivityThis description is useful for determining the purpose and use of the radio frequency.
151.805	DMR	MO	45	CLAYPOOL, GARY	WRXS712	Hampton	IG	Applicant operates a farm. Radios will be used to coordinate daily communications.
451.3	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
451.975	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
451.9875	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
452.4625	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
462.0875	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
463.3	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
463.6	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
463.6875	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
464.0375	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
464.9375	DMR	MO	40	HAMPTON HYDRAULICS	WRAB823	HAMPTON	IG	APPLICANT OPERATES A MANUFACTURING COMPANY. EQUIPMENT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND PLANT.
153.05	DMR	FB	50	HANSEN, LARRY	WRPB602	HAMPTON	IG	GRAIN FARMING
153.05	DMR	MO	50	HANSEN, LARRY	WRPB602	HAMPTON	IG	GRAIN FARMING
153.1925	DMR	FB2	50	HANSEN, LARRY	WRPB602	HAMPTON	IG	GRAIN FARMING
158.1975	DMR	MO	50	HANSEN, LARRY	WRPB602	HAMPTON	IG	GRAIN FARMING
464.2875	DMR	FB2	40	INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT	WQZP879	IOWA FALLS	IG	WE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING ENERGY. RADIOS ARE USED FOR COMMUNICATIONS.
464.2875	DMR	MO	4	INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT	WQZP879	IOWA FALLS	IG	WE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING ENERGY. RADIOS ARE USED FOR COMMUNICATIONS.
469.2875	DMR	MO	4	INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT	WQZP879	IOWA FALLS	IG	WE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING ENERGY. RADIOS ARE USED FOR COMMUNICATIONS.
153.35	DMR	FB2	45	MOLLENBECK, TREVOR	WRDW993	LATIMER	IG	APPLICANT PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
153.35	DMR	MO	45	MOLLENBECK, TREVOR	WRDW993	LATIMER	IG	APPLICANT PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
158.31	DMR	MO	45	MOLLENBECK, TREVOR	WRDW993	LATIMER	IG	APPLICANT PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
467.25	DMR	MO	45	SCHAEFER, GARY	WRVD278	SHEFFIELD	IG	GRAIN FARMING AND TRUCKING
468.5875	DMR	MO	45	SCHAEFER, GARY	WRVD278	SHEFFIELD	IG	GRAIN FARMING AND TRUCKING
468.8125	DMR	MO	45	SCHAEFER, GARY	WRVD278	SHEFFIELD	IG	GRAIN FARMING AND TRUCKING
469.0125	DMR	MO	45	SCHAEFER, GARY	WRVD278	SHEFFIELD	IG	GRAIN FARMING AND TRUCKING
469.85	DMR	MO	45	SCHAEFER, GARY	WRVD278	SHEFFIELD	IG	GRAIN FARMING AND TRUCKING
460.725	NXDN	MO	35	Electronic Specialties, Inc.	WPHS663	SHEFFIELD	IG	APPLICANT WILL PROVIDE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TO ELIGIBLES.
465.725	NXDN	MO	35	Electronic Specialties, Inc.	WPHS663	SHEFFIELD	IG	APPLICANT WILL PROVIDE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TO ELIGIBLES.
462.7375	NXDN	MO	40	Rasmus, Jeremy	WREM897	Meservey	IG	Applicant is engaged in grain farming. The radios will be used to coordinate activities involved with running a grain farming operation.
160.485	NXDN	FB	50	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	WNKN304	HAMPTON	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.485	NXDN	MO	30	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	WNKN304	HAMPTON	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.845	NXDN	FB	5	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	KNHJ868	CHAPIN	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.845	NXDN	FB	5	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	KNHJ868	IOWA FALLS	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.845	NXDN	FB	5	Union Pacific Railroad Company	WQEQ217	IOWA FALLS	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.845	NXDN	FB	65	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	WNKN304	HAMPTON	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.04	NXDN	FB	5	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	KNHJ868	CHAPIN	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.04	NXDN	FB	5	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	KNHJ868	IOWA FALLS	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.04	NXDN	FB	5	Union Pacific Railroad Company	WQEQ217	IOWA FALLS	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.175	NXDN	FB	50	UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY	WNKN304	HAMPTON	IG	COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
155.67	P25	FB2	50	Hampton Police Department	WQYS576	HAMPTON	PW	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
155.67	P25	MO	50	Hampton Police Department	WQYS576		PW	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
159.405	P25	MO	50	Hampton Police Department	WQYS576		PW	GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

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Trunked Frequencies

12 trunked frequencies including 11 DMR, 1 NXDN digital scanner frequencies are included in the table below. Trunked radio systems utilize a data channel and multiple voice frequencies. Frequencies are listed in the order of DMR -> NXDN -> P25 and sorted within each frequency type by Entity Name.

FrequencyFrequency in Megahertz (MHz)		TypeClass Station Code (Transmitter Type) MO – Mobile (includes handhelds) FB – Base FB2 – Mobile Relay (conventional repeater) FB6 – Private Carrier for Profit FB8 – Centralized Trunk Relay (Trunked System) FBT – Temporary Base FX1 – Control Station (Possibly Dispatch Center) Click here for a list of all codes.	PwrMax Output Power of Transmitter, Watts Used to determine strength of RF signal and the likelihood of receiving the frequency	Entity NameThe licensee of the frequency.	Call Sign & LOC#Click the hyperlink to view full license information on the FCC website. The frequency location (site) number is listed below the call sign.	CityThe general location of the transmitter. Many licenses do not include this information—in such cases, the field will be blank.	SrvcRadio Service Code Common examples: PW - Public Safety, Conventional IG - Industrial/Business, Conventional YG - Industrial/Business, Trunked YE - Public Safety, Trunked SY - Public Safety, Trunked 700 MHz Codes beginning with "Y" indicate trunked systems. Click here for a list of all codes.	Eligibility ActivityThis description is useful for determining the purpose and use of the radio frequency.
461.3	DMR	FB8	100	CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE	WQQJ886 LOC 2	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY.
462.1625	DMR	FB8	100	CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE	WQQJ886 LOC 2	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY.
464.125	DMR	FB2	100	CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE	WQQJ886 LOC 2	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY.
855.8875	DMR	FB2C	100	Interstate Power & Light Company	WQMN422 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YO	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY. RADIOS WILL BE USED FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE SAFETY.
858.3875	DMR	FB2C	100	Interstate Power & Light Company	WQMN422 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YO	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY. RADIOS WILL BE USED FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE SAFETY.
461.125	DMR	FB2	100	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY	WQIV827 LOC 5	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY BY AND FOR MIDAMERICAN ENERGY.
451.15	DMR	FB8	100	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY	WQJI833 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY BY AND FOR MIDAMERICAN ENERGY.
452.2625	DMR	FB8	100	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY	WQJI833 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY BY AND FOR MIDAMERICAN ENERGY.
461.8875	DMR	FB2	100	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY	WQJI833 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY BY AND FOR MIDAMERICAN ENERGY.
463.75	DMR	FB2	100	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY	WQJI833 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY BY AND FOR MIDAMERICAN ENERGY.
464.8875	DMR	FB2	100	MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY	WQJI833 LOC 3	HAMPTON	YG	APPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY. COMMUNICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY BY AND FOR MIDAMERICAN ENERGY.
460.725	NXDN	FB6	75	Electronic Specialties, Inc.	WPHS663 LOC 1	SHEFFIELD	IG	APPLICANT WILL PROVIDE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TO ELIGIBLES.

These results were updated with the latest information from the FCC on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:10am CST.

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