All 3 listed Horry County agencies are encrypted
3 public safety agencies in Horry County, South Carolina have encrypted their radio communications. 100% Encrypted
Radio encryption in Horry County
Horry County Police, Horry County Fire Rescue and Myrtle Beach Police are all listed as encrypting every monitored channel with P25 AES-256. The two county agencies are verified against RadioReference system data, while the Myrtle Beach record is not. Three systems are catalogued locally, Horry County's own system, the statewide Palmetto 800 network and the SC Public Service Authority, and of their 16 listed talkgroups 14 are encrypted with only 2 in the clear. With county police, county fire and the listed municipal department all encrypted, there is very little monitored traffic left for a scanner here.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Horry County
- SC Public Service Authority
- Palmetto 800
- Horry County
Of 16 talkgroups catalogued for Horry County, 14 are encrypted and 2 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
2 of 3 records here have been checked against a primary source; 1 has not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Horry County
Encrypted Agencies in Horry County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County Fire Rescue ✓ | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Myrtle Beach Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Horry County Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horry County police radio encrypted?
Yes, all 3 public safety agencies in Horry County, South Carolina have fully encrypted their radio communications.
How many police departments in Horry County are encrypted?
2 police departments in Horry County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 0 sheriff offices, 1 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Horry County use?
The most common encryption type in Horry County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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