City of Midland: the only agency listed in Midland County
1 public safety agencies in Midland County, Texas have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in Midland County
One entry is on record for Midland County: the City of Midland, which encrypts tactical channels with P25 AES-256 rather than everything. The record is verified against RadioReference system data. The system catalogued alongside it is the Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS), with three talkgroups listed, one encrypted and two in the clear. This is a thin record, a single agency with partial encryption and three talkgroups, so anyone evaluating scanner coverage in Midland County should work from the live RadioReference listings rather than these counts.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Midland County
- Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS)
Of 3 talkgroups catalogued for Midland County, 1 is encrypted and 2 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
All 1 Midland 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 Midland County
Encrypted Agencies in Midland County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Midland ✓ | Other | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Midland radio encrypted?
City of Midland is listed as police narcotics, swat, tactical are encrypted using P25 AES-256. It is the only Midland County, Texas 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 City of Midland use?
Listed on Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS). Talkgroup detail and current status are on RadioReference.
Are other Midland County agencies encrypted?
City of Midland is the only Midland 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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