Union County, Iowa Digital Frequencies

Find new radio traffic with your digital radio scanner with this reference of 43 radio frequencies authorized for use in Union 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

41 conventional voice frequencies including 27 DMR, 14 NXDN 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)

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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.

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Eligibility ActivityThis description is useful for determining the purpose and use of the radio frequency.
452.7125DMRMO4CENTRAL IOWA POWER COOPERATIVEWRL520CRESTONIGAPPLICANT DISTRIBUTES ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
153.8DMRMO40CRESTON, CITY OFWZN233CRESTONPWPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS OFFICIAL COMMS.
155.295DMRFB25CRESTON, CITY OFWZN233CRESTONPWPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS OFFICIAL COMMS.
155.295DMRMO25CRESTON, CITY OFWZN233CRESTONPWPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS OFFICIAL COMMS.
158.835DMRFB240CRESTON, CITY OFWZN233CRESTONPWPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS OFFICIAL COMMS.
158.835DMRMO40CRESTON, CITY OFWZN233CRESTONPWPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS OFFICIAL COMMS.
153.38DMRMO50DOWNING BROTHERSWQTF866CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
154.505DMRMO50DOWNING BROTHERSWQTF866CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
159.54DMRFB250DOWNING BROTHERSWQTF866CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
159.54DMRMO50DOWNING BROTHERSWQTF866CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
159.63DMRMO45GREEN VALLEY CHEMICAL CORPORATIONWQXU487CRESTONIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT.
159.66DMRMO45GREEN VALLEY CHEMICAL CORPORATIONWQXU487CRESTONIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT.
160.08DMRMO45GREEN VALLEY CHEMICAL CORPORATIONWQXU487CRESTONIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT.
160.125DMRMO45GREEN VALLEY CHEMICAL CORPORATIONWQXU487CRESTONIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT.
152.885DMRFB245HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLCWQVM688CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
152.885DMRMO45HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLCWQVM688CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
158.34DMRMO45HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLCWQVM688CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
153.3125DMRMO45TOMAS, EDDIEWQGW699AFTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
153.8675DMRMO100UNION, COUNTY LECWPXK622CRESTONPWPROVIDES FIRE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND SHERIFF SERVICES
155.9475DMRFB2100UNION, COUNTY LECWPXK622CRESTONPWPROVIDES FIRE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND SHERIFF SERVICES
155.9475DMRMO100UNION, COUNTY LECWPXK622CRESTONPWPROVIDES FIRE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND SHERIFF SERVICES
451.325DMRFB240Vestas - American Wind Technology, IncWRAG362CRESTONIGWind Energy Site. Radios will be used for communications between personnel.
451.325DMRMO4Vestas - American Wind Technology, IncWRAG362CRESTONIGWind Energy Site. Radios will be used for communications between personnel.
456.325DMRMO4Vestas - American Wind Technology, IncWRAG362CRESTONIGWind Energy Site. Radios will be used for communications between personnel.
462DMRFB240WALTERSDORF, CODYWQVM601CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
462DMRMO40WALTERSDORF, CODYWQVM601CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
467DMRMO40WALTERSDORF, CODYWQVM601CRESTONIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
160.395NXDNFB45BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.395NXDNFB240BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.665NXDNFB2C40BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.905NXDNFB5BNSF Railway Co.WPUU475THAYERIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.905NXDNFB5BNSF Railway Co.WQEA805CrestonIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.905NXDNFB10BNSF Railway Co.WPKB821CROMWELLIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.905NXDNFB40BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.905NXDNFB45BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.905NXDNMO50BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.995NXDNMO50BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
161.1NXDNFB40BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
161.1NXDNFB45BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
161.1NXDNMO50BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad
161.505NXDNMO50BNSF Railway Co.KNED476CRESTONIGCommon Carrier Railroad

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Trunked Frequencies

2 trunked frequencies including 2 DMR 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.

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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)

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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.

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Eligibility ActivityThis description is useful for determining the purpose and use of the radio frequency.
855.1375DMRFB2C100Interstate Power and Light CompanyWNNH905
LOC 4
CRESTONYOAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY. RADIOS WILL BE USED FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE SAFETY
855.4125DMRFB2C100Interstate Power and Light CompanyWNNH905
LOC 4
CRESTONYOAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY. RADIOS WILL BE USED FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE SAFETY

These results were updated with the latest information from the FCC on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 9:31pm CDT.

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