Calhoun County, Alabama: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Calhoun County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Calhoun County
- Fire dispatch — most fire departments stay on open radio even when police go encrypted
- EMS / ambulance dispatch — emergency medical services often remain unencrypted for interoperability
- NOAA Weather Radio — direct NWS broadcasts on 162.400–162.550 MHz
- Public works & utilities — city maintenance, road crews, and utilities typically unencrypted
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Agencies in Calhoun County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Broomtown-Rineheart Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Cedar Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Calhoun County Coroner | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Calhoun County Emergency Management | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Calhoun County Highway Department | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Center Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Ellisville Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Gaylesville Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| McCords Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Mount Weisner Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Oxford Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Sand Creek Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Calhoun County, Alabama?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Calhoun County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Calhoun County?
Yes — 7 out of 19 agencies in Calhoun County use full encryption. An additional 10 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Calhoun County?
For Calhoun County, we recommend a scanner that covers VHF and UHF frequencies for fire, EMS, and weather — the Uniden BC125AT is the best value. For broader exploration, the RTL-SDR V4 with free SDRTrunk software can scan the full spectrum.