Military Installation Partially Encrypted
Tennessee Air National Guard - McGhee Tyson Base
Blount, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Security forces mostly encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 High confidence
10 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
10 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
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