York County: 2 agencies with partial encryption
2 public safety agencies in York County, South Carolina have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in York County
York County's two records are both verified and both fully encrypted, but by different means: Rock Hill Police use P25 AES-256 and the York County Sheriff's Department uses P25 DES-OFB, each covering all monitored channels. Three systems appear in the county record, York County SC Public Safety, Palmetto 800 and FleetTalk Carolinas. Across those systems 43 of the 61 talkgroups tracked remain in the clear against 11 encrypted, so a scanner still receives most of the monitored traffic here even though the sheriff's department and Rock Hill police are not part of it.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving York County
- York County SC Public Safety
- FleetTalk Carolinas
- Palmetto 800
Of 61 talkgroups catalogued for York County, 11 are encrypted and 43 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
All 2 York 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 York County
Encrypted Agencies in York County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| York County Sheriff's Department | Sheriff | P25 DES-OFB | Partially Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is York County police radio encrypted?
Agencies in York County, South Carolina have partial encryption on some channels, but are not fully encrypted.
Can I listen to York County Sheriff on a scanner?
Check the specific agency encryption status below. Some channels may still be accessible.
How many police departments in York County are encrypted?
1 police departments in York County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 1 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does York County use?
The most common encryption type in York County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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