Air Wing Care Ambulance
Crow Wing, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2032 | EMSNM FLIGHT | Air Care Inflight Flight Following | Encrypted |
| 2026 | EMS NM AC1 | Air Care 1 Dispatch - Lakeville | Encrypted |
| 2054 | EMS NM AC2 | Air Care 2 Dispatch - Brainerd | Encrypted |
| 2056 | EMS NM AC3 | Air Care 3 Dispatch - Redwood Falls | Encrypted |
| 2028 | EMS NM AC4 | Air Care 4 Dispatch - Princeton | Encrypted |
| 2058 | EMS NM AC5 | Air Care 5 Dispatch - Bemidji | Encrypted |
| 21045 | GD RW PD | Red Wing Police Ops | Encrypted |
| 2029 | EMS NM AC7 | Air Care 7 Dispatch- Grand Rapids | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Air Wing Care Ambulance from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Air Wing Care Ambulance directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Crow Wing County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Crow Wing County, Air Wing Care Ambulance is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Crow Wing County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Air Wing Care Ambulance radio encrypted?
Our database lists Air Wing Care Ambulance as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Air Wing Care Ambulance on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Air Wing Care Ambulance as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Air Wing Care Ambulance encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Crow Wing County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Air Wing Care Ambulance encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Air Wing Care Ambulance'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 Crow Wing County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.