Military Installation In the Clear — Verified 2026-09-27

Maryland National Guard

StateWide, Maryland

How we verified this

RadioReference's Maryland Military Department page lists only conventional analog FM low-band frequencies (statewide repeater net + 9 zone locals); no P25 or encryption is present. Contradicts the 'P25 Phase II AES-256' claim.

Checked against a primary source on 2026-09-27: radioreference.com . Encryption status changes without notice — confirm the current picture on the live RadioReference database before relying on it.

What you can do right now

My city went dark — now what? Step-by-step guide for residents of newly encrypted areas. What you can still monitor Fire, EMS, and surrounding-jurisdiction channels often remain open. Request the recordings FOIA templates for Maryland National Guard radio archives. Reverse the decision Tactics from cities that successfully reversed police encryption.

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256

What This Means

This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-09-27 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.

See encryption status nationwide Interactive map showing which US police departments have encrypted their radios. Open the encryption map →

Other Agencies in StateWide

Comptroller of Maryland
P25 AES-256
Maryland Department of Health and Metal Hygiene
P25 AES-256
Maryland Department of Information Technology
P25 AES-256
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
P25 AES-256
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
P25 AES

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryland National Guard radio encrypted?

No. Despite earlier listings, Maryland National Guard broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-09-27 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.

Can I listen to Maryland National Guard on a police scanner?

Yes. Verification against live sources found Maryland National Guard's dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any P25-capable scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.

Why do agencies like Maryland National Guard encrypt their radio?

The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real StateWide County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.

Can StateWide County reverse the encryption decision?

It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by StateWide County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.

What can I do about Maryland National Guard encryption?

Put the question to whoever signs off on Maryland National Guard's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in StateWide County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.

Data source: RadioReference Wiki

Checked against a primary source on 2026-09-27 — see "How we verified this" above. Encryption status changes; confirm at RadioReference before relying on it.

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