Ford County, Illinois Digital Frequencies

Find new radio traffic with your digital radio scanner with this reference of 69 radio frequencies authorized for use in Ford County, Illinois. 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

64 conventional voice frequencies including 40 DMR, 24 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.
451.3DMRFB250BARTON MALOW COMPANYWRNV665SIBLEYIGApplicant is a general contractor. Radios will be used to coordinate personnel.
451.3DMRMO4BARTON MALOW COMPANYWRNV665SIBLEYIGApplicant is a general contractor. Radios will be used to coordinate personnel.
456.3DMRMO4BARTON MALOW COMPANYWRNV665SIBLEYIGApplicant is a general contractor. Radios will be used to coordinate personnel.
451.3875DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
457.0375DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
461.1DMRFB240Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
461.1DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
464.275DMRFB240Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
464.275DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
464.775DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
466.1DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
469.275DMRMO5Cargill, IncorporatedKA7452Gibson CityIGWE ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF GRAIN HANDLING.
451.275DMRFB250EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
451.275DMRMO4EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
456.275DMRMO4EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
456.7625DMRMO4EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
457.0625DMRMO4EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
457.5125DMRMO4EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
457.7625DMRMO4EDF RENEWABLESWREQ921CABERYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO WIND FARM OPERATIONS
451.4DMRFB240EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
451.4DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
456.4DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
461.325DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
461.775DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
464.7DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
466.325DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
469.7DMRMO40EDF Renewables Services, Inc.WRFQ852CaberyIGApplicant is a wind farm, radios coordinate staff & safety.
153.5DMRMO5Johnson, Jason AWREJ471PaxtonIGThe system will be used for daily farming communications.
154.54DMRFB245LAKEY, JASONWQUN201GIBSON CITYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
154.54DMRMO45LAKEY, JASONWQUN201GIBSON CITYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
159.885DMRMO45LAKEY, JASONWQUN201GIBSON CITYIGAPPLICANT IS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITY OF FARMING. RADIOS WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL.
463.9875DMRFB240Mueller FarmsWQUS219SibleyIGRadios used for daily farming activities.
463.9875DMRMO40Mueller FarmsWQUS219SibleyIGRadios used for daily farming activities.
468.9875DMRMO40Mueller FarmsWQUS219SibleyIGRadios used for daily farming activities.
463.2625DMRFB250PIONEER TRAIL WIND FARMWQWV257PAXTONIGRADIOS WILL BE USING RADIOS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND WINDFARM.
463.2625DMRMO5PIONEER TRAIL WIND FARMWQWV257PAXTONIGRADIOS WILL BE USING RADIOS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND WINDFARM.
468.2625DMRMO5PIONEER TRAIL WIND FARMWQWV257PAXTONIGRADIOS WILL BE USING RADIOS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS IN AND AROUND WINDFARM.
461.3DMRFB240Vestas American Wind Technology IncWQPT498CaberyIGWind farm safety & maintenance.
461.3DMRMO5Vestas American Wind Technology IncWQPT498CaberyIGWind farm safety & maintenance.
466.3DMRMO5Vestas American Wind Technology IncWQPT498CaberyIGWind farm safety & maintenance.
463.8875NXDNFB250BIRKENBEIL, JASONWRAS995SIBLEYIGLICENSEE IS IN THE FARMING BUSINESS AND WILL USE THE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES.
463.8875NXDNMO5BIRKENBEIL, JASONWRAS995SIBLEYIGLICENSEE IS IN THE FARMING BUSINESS AND WILL USE THE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES.
468.8875NXDNMO5BIRKENBEIL, JASONWRAS995SIBLEYIGLICENSEE IS IN THE FARMING BUSINESS AND WILL USE THE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES.
160.92NXDNFB45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.92NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNFB5ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYWPAS643DERBYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNFB5ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYWPAS643ROBERTSIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNFB5ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYWPME623LUDLOWIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNFB45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYWPAS643DERBYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYWPAS643ROBERTSIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.19NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYWPME623LUDLOWIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.28NXDNFB45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.28NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.46NXDNFB45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.46NXDNMO45ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANYKQU229PAXTONIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.485NXDNFB40Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyKZZ897GIBSON CITYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.115NXDNFB40Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyKZZ897GIBSON CITYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.145NXDNFB35Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyWPYX573DerbyIGCommon Carrier Railroad
161.25NXDNMO5Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyWQKW210GIBSON CITYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.475NXDNFB8NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYWQKE421GIBSON CITYIGRAILROAD COMMON CARRIER
161.475NXDNFB8Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyWQKW210GIBSON CITYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.565NXDNMO50NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYWQZF970GIBSON CITYIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD

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Trunked Frequencies

5 trunked frequencies including 5 P25 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.
855.9375P25FB2C100Ameren Services CompanyWQIU454
LOC 4
SibleyYOApplicant transmits, and distributes electrical energy and natural gas for use by the general public. Radios will be used for communications between operations, maintenance, and construction personnel
858.3375P25FB2C100Ameren Services CompanyWQIU454
LOC 4
SibleyYOApplicant transmits, and distributes electrical energy and natural gas for use by the general public. Radios will be used for communications between operations, maintenance, and construction personnel
860.3125P25FB2C100Ameren Services CompanyWQIU454
LOC 4
SibleyYOApplicant transmits, and distributes electrical energy and natural gas for use by the general public. Radios will be used for communications between operations, maintenance, and construction personnel
852.4P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD702
LOC 1
SIBLEYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.
853.975P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQLD702
LOC 1
SIBLEYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT.

These results were updated with the latest information from the FCC on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:52pm CDT.

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