Menard County, Illinois Digital Frequencies

Find new radio traffic with your digital radio scanner with this reference of 24 radio frequencies authorized for use in Menard 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

18 conventional voice frequencies including 4 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.
153.455DMRFB50CONTRACTORS READY MIXWRJC822PETERSBURGIGRADIOS WILL BE USED BY EMPLOYEES OF CEMENT CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR DAILY OPERATIONS
153.455DMRMO50CONTRACTORS READY MIXWRJC822PETERSBURGIGRADIOS WILL BE USED BY EMPLOYEES OF CEMENT CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR DAILY OPERATIONS
452DMRFB25MATERIAL SERVICE CORPORATIONWPHZ794ATHENSIGRADIOS WILL BE USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PERSONEL IN THE YARD AND EQUIPMENT
452DMRMO25MATERIAL SERVICE CORPORATIONWPHZ794ATHENSIGRADIOS WILL BE USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PERSONEL IN THE YARD AND EQUIPMENT
153.005NXDNFB250GREENVIEW COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTWQYV760GREENVIEWIGTHE APPLICANT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. THEY WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
153.005NXDNMO50GREENVIEW COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTWQYV760GREENVIEWIGTHE APPLICANT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. THEY WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
158.3475NXDNMO50GREENVIEW COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTWQYV760GREENVIEWIGTHE APPLICANT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. THEY WILL USE RADIOS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES.
160.29NXDNFB45ILLINOIS AND MIDLAND RAILROAD INCKBE990PETERSBURGIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.29NXDNFB45ILLINOIS AND MIDLAND RAILROAD INCWQTL554PetersburgIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.83NXDNFB45ILLINOIS AND MIDLAND RAILROAD INCKBE990PETERSBURGIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.83NXDNFB45ILLINOIS AND MIDLAND RAILROAD INCWQTL554PetersburgIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.95NXDNFB45ILLINOIS AND MIDLAND RAILROAD INCKBE990PETERSBURGIGCommon Carrier Railroad
160.95NXDNFB45ILLINOIS AND MIDLAND RAILROAD INCWQTL554PetersburgIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.455NXDNFB75UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANYWNCL887SWEET WATERIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.89NXDNFB5UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANYWNJR409SWEETWATERIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.89NXDNFB5Union Pacific Railroad CompanyWQOC719CANTRALLIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
160.89NXDNFB75UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANYWNCL887SWEET WATERIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD
161.265NXDNFB5UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANYWNJR409SWEETWATERIGCOMMON CARRIER RAILROAD

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Trunked Frequencies

6 trunked frequencies including 6 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.

Notice: To allow practical viewing of the table below, some data columns are removed on smaller display widths. If you are seeing this message, some columns are removed from the table. To see all columns, view this webpage on a display that allows a browser window width of at least 1,000 pixels.

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.
859.3625P25FB2C100Ameren Services CompanyWQIV687
LOC 5
AtterberryYOApplicant 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.
851.425P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQCF927
LOC 1
ATTERBERRYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITY
851.95P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQCF927
LOC 1
ATTERBERRYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITY
852.475P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQCF927
LOC 1
ATTERBERRYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITY
853.3125P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQCF927
LOC 1
ATTERBERRYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITY
853.8875P25FB2100ILLINOIS, STATE OFWQCF927
LOC 1
ATTERBERRYYEAPPLICANT IS A STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITY

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

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