FDNY: the only agency listed in New York City County
1 public safety agencies in New York City County, New York have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in New York City County
The only encryption record on file for New York City is FDNY, verified against RadioReference system data, encrypting specific channels with P25 AES-256 on the NYC Interoperable Communications Network (NYCICN). It is classified as partially rather than fully encrypted. Of the 22 talkgroups catalogued, 18 are encrypted and none is listed as clear, so nothing in this record is receivable on a scanner. Note that the record covers a single agency on a single system and is not a picture of the city's radio traffic as a whole.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving New York City County
- NYC Interoperable Communications Network (NYCICN)
Of 22 talkgroups catalogued for New York City County, 18 are encrypted and 0 remain in the clear. No catalogued channel here is receivable.
All 1 New York City County records here have been checked against a primary source.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in New York City County
Encrypted Agencies in New York City County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDNY ✓ | Other | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FDNY radio encrypted?
FDNY is listed as some special operations and fire marshall investigation using P25 AES-256. It is the only New York City County, New York agency in this database. This status is listener-reported and not verified against a primary source — check RadioReference for the current picture.
What radio system does FDNY use?
Listed on NYC Interoperable Communications Network (NYCICN). Talkgroup detail and current status are on RadioReference.
Are other New York City County agencies encrypted?
FDNY is the only New York City County agency currently listed here. That does not mean it is the only one in the county — it means the others have not been recorded in this database yet.
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