Knox County, Illinois: Police Scanner Guide
Knox County has significant unencrypted radio traffic. A digital scanner gives you broad coverage of police, fire, and EMS channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Knox County
- Fire and EMS dispatch
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Public works channels
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Agencies in Knox County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Police Department | police | P25 AES |
| Galesburg Fire Department | fire | P25 AES |
| Knox County Sheriff's Department | sheriff | P25 AES |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Knox County, Illinois?
Knox County has significant unencrypted radio traffic. A digital scanner gives you broad coverage of police, fire, and EMS channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Knox County?
Police radio in Knox County is not fully encrypted. Most agencies use open or mixed radio systems that can be monitored with a digital scanner.
What scanner do I need for Knox County?
For Knox County's mix of digital and analog traffic, you need a P25-capable scanner. The Uniden BCD436HP decodes both P25 Phase I and Phase II, which covers most modern trunked systems.