Morton County, North Dakota: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Morton County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Morton 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 Morton County
Data from the RadioReference database and direct verification. View all North Dakota agencies →
| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Mandan Fire Dept. | fire | P25 DES-OFB |
| Mandan Parks | other | P25 DES-OFB |
| Mandan Police Dept. | police | P25 DES-OFB |
| Mandan Public Works | other | P25 DES-OFB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Morton County, North Dakota?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Morton 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 Morton County?
Yes — 3 out of 4 agencies in Morton County use full encryption. An additional 1 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Morton County?
For Morton 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.