Grant County, Washington: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Grant County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Grant 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 Grant County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Grand Coulee Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Grant County Sheriff's Office | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Mattawa Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Moses Lake Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Quincy Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Royal City Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Soap Lake Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Warden Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Grant County, Washington?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Grant 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 Grant County?
Yes — 9 out of 9 agencies in Grant County use full encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Grant County?
For Grant 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.