Scanner Frequencies and Codes
Here are some frequencies that may be of interest to monitors in or around Cleburne County, Alabama, including Heflin (zip code 36264) and Ranburne (zip code 36273). Some of these frequencies may also originate in Calhoun County, Alabama, Carroll County, Georgia, and other neighboring areas.
Public Service
Many agencies have moved to the digital 800Mhz APCO system which you will not be able to monitor with a regular VHF/UHF scanner. Some are also using Nextel or Southern Linc for sensitive information and in locations where two-way radio communications are not possible. Most of the frequencies listed below should still be in use to some degree. Feel free to email corrections, updates or suggestions.
Normally, it is only necessary to monitor the repeater output frequency unless the operator is using direct communications or "talkaround." Some radios have been converted to FM Narrow Band and are not working well. Signal is degraded and does not have the same range as before.
| Agency | Frequency |
| Alabama State Troopers Jacksonville Post | 158.790 |
| Alabama State Troopers Jacksonville Cars | 159.030 |
| Alabama State Troopers (special operations) | 155.475 |
| Alabama State Troopers (special operations) | 159.210 |
| Cleburne County Sheriff's Department Repeater Input | 159.570 |
| Cleburne County Sheriff's Department Mobile Repeater Input* | 158.910 |
| Cleburne County Sheriff's Department Repeater Output | 155.535 |
| Cleburne EMS and Heflin Fire Repeater Input | 150.805 |
| Cleburne EMS and Heflin Fire Repeater Output | 155.235 |
| Cleburne County Volunteer Fire Departments Repeater Output | 453.150 |
| Cleburne County Volunteer Fire Departments Repeater Input | 458.150 |
| Cleburne County Volunteer Fire Departments Pagers | 453.600 |
| Ranburne Rescue and CCVFD Crossband Repeater | 154.130 |
| City of Heflin* | 155.955 |
| Cleburne County Road Department (Output?) | 151.085 |
| Cleburne County Road Department (Input?) | 156.180 |
| Cleburne County Water Authority* | 173.20375 |
| Heflin & Ranburne Police Department (Mutual Aid) | 155.010 |
| Heflin Police Department* | 158.730 |
| Heflin Water Works & Sewer Board (Output)* | 451.400 |
| Heflin Water Works & Sewer Board (Input)* | 456.400 |
Amateur Radio
These ham radio frequencies are especially useful in the event of bad weather or emergency. Local hams have been extensively involved in emergency preparedness, working with EMA and CSEPP. Weather nets will activate as situations arise. For scanner use, it is only necessary to enter the output frequency.
| Location | Output | Offset | Input | PL Tone |
| Anniston, AL * | 146.780 | - | 146.180 | none |
| Ashland, AL | 147.255 | + | 147.855 | 131.8 |
| Cheaha Mountain ** | 147.090 | + | 147.690 | 131.8 |
| Cheaha Mountain | 444.750 | + | 449.750 | 131.8 |
| Heflin, AL / Ranburne, AL | 146.865 | - | 146.265 | 131.8 |
| Heflin, AL / Ranburne, AL | 444.175 | + | 449.175 | 131.8 |
| Jacksonville, AL | 147.040 | + | 147.640 | 131.8 |
| Jacksonville, AL | 442.200 | + | 447.200 | 100.0 |
| Pell City, AL | 145.130 | - | 144.530 | 103.5 |
| Talladega, AL | 146.745 | - | 146.145 | 131.8 |
| Talladega, AL | 146.805 | - | 146.205 | 131.8 |
| Carrollton, GA | 146.640 | - | 146.040 | 131.8 |
| Carrollton, GA | 444.075 | + | 449.075 | 107.2 |
| Cedartown, GA | 444.950 | + | 449.950 | 107.2 |
| Villa Rica, GA | 147.180 | + | 147.780 | 127.3 |
| National Simplex VHF | 146.520 | |||
| National Simplex UHF | 446.000 | |||
| Calhoun County Area Simplex VHF | 146.555 | |||
| Calhoun County Area Simplex UHF | 446.500 |
10-Codes
These are the ten-codes used by most of our local public safety agencies. Use and meaning varies greatly from one area to another, so don't be surprised if you hear some different use or meaning.
- 00 Given as "double zero". Officer needs all possible assistance.
- 10-0 Use caution, Details not known.
- 10-1 Unable to copy - charge location.
- 10-2 Signal good.
- 10-3 Stop transmitting.
- 10-4 Acknowledgment (OK).
- 10-5 Relay. (J1 - Personnel; J2 - Property; J3 - Prisoner; J4 - Papers).
- 10-6 Busy - unless urgent.
- 10-7 Out of service. Not subject to call.
- 10-8 In service.
- 10-9 Repeat.
- 10-10 Out of service. Subject to call.
- 10-11 Remain in service
- 10-12 Stand by (Stop). Remain alert for further details.
- 10-13 Weather and road conditions
- 10-14 Correct time
- 10-15 Have in possession; (J1 - papers) (J2 - Property; J3 - Prisoner; J4 - Papers).
- 10-16 Pick up: (J1 - Personnel; J2 - Property; J3 - Prisoner; J4 - Papers)
- 10-17 Urgent. Rush present detail.
- 10-18 Any traffic for this unit or station?
- 10-19 No traffic for your unit or station.
- 10-20 Location?
- 10-21 Call.... by telephone
- 10-22 Report in person to....
- 10-23 Arrived at scene
- 10-24 Assignment completed
- 10-25 Disregard last information or assignment
- 10-26 Detaining person or vehicle. Expedite.
- 10-27 Drivers license information.
- 10-28 Vehicle registration information
- 10-29 Check for wanted
- 10-30 Illegal use of radio
- 10-31 Hit and run. (J1 - personnel; J2 - Property)
- 10-32 Man with gun
- 10-33 EMERGENCY. Maximum priority. All units and Stations not involved - maintain radio silence.
- 10-34 Tower lights
- 10-35 Major crime alert
- 10-36 Urgent. Use light and siren
- 10-37 Urgent. Silent run.
- 10-38 Investigate suspicious vehicle. (J1 - Occupied; J2 - Unoccupied)
- 10-39 Stopping suspicious vehicle. Give all information before stopping.
- 10-40 Stolen vehicle
- 10-41 Beginning tour of duty
- 10-42 Ending tour of duty
- 10-43 Complete present assignment quickly
- 10-44 Permission to leave assigned patrol area
- 10-45 Off day
- 10-46 Assist motorist
- 10-47 Emergency road repairs needed
- 10-48 Need assistance. Not 00 or 10-33
- 10-49 Traffic light out...
- 10-50 Accident (F- Fatal; PI - Personal injury; PD - Property damage; S- State vehicle)
- 10-51 Wrecker needed
- 10-52 Ambulance needed
- 10-53 Road blocked
- 10-54 Livestock on highway. (J1 - live stock; J2 - carcass)
- 10-55 Intoxicated driver
- 10-56 Intoxicated pedestrian
- 10-57 Crime in progress
- 10-58 Direct traffic
- 10-59 Convoy or escort
- 10-60 Attempt to contact
- 10-61 Return to..
- 10-62 Reply to message
- 10-63 Prepare to make written copy
- 10-64 Message for local delivery
- 10-65 Radio log number
- 10-66 Message, dispatch, or assignment cancellation
- 10-67 Prowler report
- 10-68 Dispatch information
- 10-69 Car to car clearance
- 10-70 Fire alarm. (F - forest; H - house; V - Vehicle)
- 10-71 Report progress on fire
- 10-72 Meet complainant
- 10-73 Supervisor needed
- 10-74 Intoximeter operator needed
- 10-75 Photographer needed
- 10-76 Investigator needed
- 10-77 Narcotics agent needed
- 10-78 Notify coroner
- 10-79 In contact with..
- 10-80 D.C.G. (disaster control group)
- 10-81 Squad in vicinity
- 10-82 Reserve lodging
- 10-83 Cancel reservations
- 10-84 En route
- 10-85 Will be late
- 10-86 Missing person
- 10-87 E.T.A. (estimated time of arrival)
- 10-88 Present telephone number of
- 10-89 Dead person
- 10-90 Bank alarm
- 10-91 Unnecessary use of radio
- 10-92 Murder
- 10-93 Blockade. (road block)
- 10-94 Drag racing
- 10-95 Reckless driving
- 10-96 Mental person
- 10-97 Civil disturbance; (A - Racial; B - Teenagers; C - Crowd gathering: D - Fighting)
- 10-98 Prison or jail break
- 10-99 Records indicate wanted or stolen (A - felony; B - Misdemeanor)
- 10-100 Hot pursuit
- 10-100A Attempting to out run patrol car
Phonetic Alphabet
- A Alfa
- B Bravo
- C Charlie
- D Delta
- E Echo
- F Foxtrot
- G Golf
- H Hotel
- I India
- J Juliet
- K Kilo
- L Lima
- M Mike
- N November
- O Oscar
- P Papa
- Q Quebec
- R Romeo
- S Sierra
- T Tango
- U Uniform
- V Victor
- W Whisky
- X X-ray
- Y Yankee
- Z Zulu