Annex K
Version 4.6
Issued: November 2011
Wisconsin Mutual Aid Communications Frequencies
This statewide plan for mutual aid communications outlines public safety mutual aid frequencies available in Wisconsin for on scene tactical radio communications. All public safety and governmental agencies are encouraged to implement these frequencies.
Updates
Changes included in Edition 4.4
As interoperability planning in Wisconsin evolves and matures, a number of changes have been implemented since the last edition of this plan.
- A portable tactical repeater channel, VTAC36, has been established by combining VTAC11 as the output and VTAC14 as the input.
- A Project 25 digital version of this channel, VTAC36DG, is also available. Law enforcement special operations, such as SWAT, may use encrypted communications on the VTAC##DG channels. These are Wisconsin only channels and not part of the national plan.
- National channel nomenclature has been established by the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council for nationwide interoperability channels. Several channel names have been changed in order to integrate with the national naming standards. WISPERN becomes VLAW31, VCALL becomes VCALL10, and VTAC1 through VTAC4 become VTAC11 through VTAC14.
- A sixteen channel โNational Zoneโ has been established to include the primary nationwide VHF interoperability channels. Whenever possible, mobile and portable radios should include these channels for interoperability use when leaving Wisconsin, or working with agencies other states.
- The Network Access Code (NAC) on the digital VTAC channels (VTAC##DG) has been changed from 800 to 293 to comply with the national standard.
- Tone squelch on receive can now be optionally implemented on channels that had been carrier squelch receive, such as some of the Fireground channels.
- The State Interoperability Council has established policy for the narrowbanding of all statewide mutual aid/interoperability channels during the April to November 2011 timeframe. ALL VHF AND UHF CHANNELS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NARROWBAND. The changes listed above are to be implemented through the narrowband programming process.
- Agencies should consider to converting their communications systems to narrowband operation in that 2011 timeframe, prior to the December 31, 2012 deadline.
- The list of 700 MHz interoperability and low power frequencies are now included.
Changes included in Edition 4.5
- p. 8 corrected VCALL to VCALL10, p. 17 corrected 8CALL90 input 821.0125 to 806.
Changes included in Edition 4.6
- Consolidated list of changes to the front of the annex document.
- Page 7 for MARC 4: deleted “Use is restricted in the La Crosse area” and added: โPublic/private interoperabilityโ
Updates and Revisions
This document will be updated annually or as needed to reflect changes due to FCC rules, narrowbanding, frequency assignments, etc. Suggestions for changes to this document should be forwarded to the Mutual Aid Frequency Coordination Group Chairperson, see www.interop.wi.gov. Clarification and implementation questions on this plan may be directed to:
Carl Guse
State Frequency Coordinator Wisconsin State Patrol
POB 7912
Madison WI 53707-7912
608-266-2497 office
608-267-4495 fax
carl.guse@dot.wi.gov
MFCG
The Mutual Aid Frequency Coordination Group (MFCG) has been established as a committee of the State Interoperability Council to manage the statewide mutual aid/interoperability channel resources. See the Wisconsin Interoperability Initiative website at www.interop.wi.gov for more information on the MFCG and all aspects of public safety communications interoperability in Wisconsin.
Usage
All public safety agencies in Wisconsin are encouraged to implement the statewide common frequencies. In some cases there are local assignments that may conflict with the statewide use plan. It is highly desirable for these situations to be integrated into the state plan. The state frequency coordinator will work with those county and local agencies affected to address these situations.
Counties and agencies with additional frequencies are encouraged to implement the statewide plan frequencies and making currently licensed simplex frequencies available for reassignment.
Be sure to identify your agency and unit when using common channels and to clear or signoff when done.
Law Enforcement
In general, each county will have a unique dispatch repeater channel. Some counties have an alternate dispatch channel.
Fire/Rescue/EMS
In general, each county will have a unique dispatch channel and a paging channel. Some counties may combine the functions of these channels. A pool of shared public safety on scene tactical channels has been established for fireground communications. Use of frequencies outlined in the state plan will increase the number of tactical channels available and provide for a high degree of interoperability between units at an incident.
Dispatch โ a channel for communications between dispatch and field units, also unit to unit communications for longer range if through a repeater
Paging โ a channel primarily for transmitting alerting messages to paging receivers
Local โ a county specific channel for local administrative and training, usually a simplex frequency Fireground โ a channel for on scene tactical communications
Highway/Local Government
Each county is assigned a county highway department frequency (pair) and a local government frequency for road maintenance and other municipal operations.
Statewide Public Safety Common Mutual Aid Frequencies
These frequencies have been established for statewide public safety interagency and on scene communications and can be authorized for use under the state license.
MABAS
See the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) communications plan for more information at: www.mabasradio.org and www.mabaswisconsin.com.
Name: Interagency Fire Emergency Radio Network
Acronym: IFERN
Receive Frequency: 154.265
Receive Tone: 210.7
Transmit Frequency: 154.265
Transmit Tone: 210.7
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Mutual aid base/mobile dispatch
Name: Fireground Red
Acronym: FG RED
Receive Frequency: 153.830
Receive Tone: 69.3
Transmit Frequency: 153.830
Transmit Tone: 69.3
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Name: Fireground White
Acronym: FG WHITE
Receive Frequency: 154.280
Receive Tone: 74.4
Transmit Frequency: 154.280
Transmit Tone: 74.4
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Name: Fireground Blue
Acronym: FG
BLUEReceive Frequency: 154.295
Receive Tone: 85.4
Transmit Frequency: 154.295
Transmit Tone: 85.4
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Name: Fireground Gold
Acronym: FG GOLD
Receive Frequency: 153.8375
Receive Tone: 91.5
Transmit Frequency: 153.8375
Transmit Tone: 91.5
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Do not use at the same incident as Fireground Red and MARC1.
Name: Fireground Black
Acronym: FG BLACK
Receive Frequency: 154.2725
Receive Tone: 94.8
Transmit Frequency: 154.2725
Transmit Tone: 94.8
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Do not use at the same incident as IFERN and Fireground White.
Name: Fireground Gray
Acronym: FG GRAY
Receive Frequency: 154.2875
Receive Tone: 136.5
Transmit Frequency: 154.2875
Transmit Tone: 136.5
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Do not use at the same incident as Fireground White and Blue.
Name: Interagency Fire Emergency Radio Network 2
Acronym: IFERN2
Receive Frequency: 154.3025
Receive Tone: 67.0
Transmit Frequency: 154.3025
Transmit Tone: 67.0
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Alternate mutual aid base/mobile dispatch
Do not use at the same incident as Fireground Blue and 154.310.
Mutual Aid Radio Channels
Name: Mutual Aid Radio Channel 1
Acronym: MARC1
Receive Frequency: 151.280
Receive Tone: 136.5
Transmit Frequency: 153.845
Transmit Tone: 136.5
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: WNPG812
Usage: Wide area interagency communications through repeaters
Name: Mutual Aid Radio Channel 2
Acronym: MARC2
Receive Frequency: 151.280
Receive Tone: 136.5
Transmit Frequency: 151.280
Transmit Tone: 136.5
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: WNPG812
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Medical helicopter landing zone coordination
Name: Mutual Aid Radio Channel 3
Acronym: MARC3
Receive Frequency: 154.010
Receive Tone: 71.9
Transmit Frequency: 154.010
Transmit Tone: 71.9
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, alternate for other public safety
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Use is restricted in the Marinette County area.
Name: Mutual Aid Radio Channel 4
Acronym: MARC4
Receive Frequency: 154.130
Receive Tone: 82.5
Transmit Frequency: 154.130
Transmit Tone: 82.5
Primary Discipline: Fire/Rescue/EMS, alternate for other public safety
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Fireground operations, on scene tactical
Use also for public/private interoperability
EMS
See the State EMS Communications plan for more info: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/EMSsection/EMS_Reports.htm#COMMUNICATIONS
Name: State EMS Advanced (ALS)
Acronym: EMS A
Receive Frequency: 155.400
Receive Tone: None
Transmit Frequency: 155.400
Transmit Tone: D156 for statewide; each hospital is assigned a tone
Primary Discipline: EMS only
State Callsign: KH4762
Usage: ALS ambulance to hospital and ambulance to ALS intercept communications
Name: State EMS Basic (BLS)
Acronym: EMS B
Receive Frequency: 155.340
Receive Tone: None
Transmit Frequency: 155.340
Transmit Tone: D156 for statewide; each hospital is assigned a tone
Primary Discipline: EMS
State Callsign: KH4762
Usage: Ambulance to hospital communications
Name: State EMS Coordination
Acronym: EMS C
Receive Frequency: 155.280
Receive Tone: D156 for statewide/mobile; each hospital is assigned a tone
Transmit Frequency: 155.280
Transmit Tone: D156 for statewide/mobile; each hospital is assigned a tone
Primary Discipline: EMS, Public Health
State Callsign: KH4762
Usage: Hospital to hospital communications, on scene coordination, alternate for medical helicopter landing zone coordination
Use may be limited in some areas due to non-EMS users.
POINT/WEM CAR
Name: Point to Point
Acronym: POINT
Receive Frequency: 155.370
Receive Tone: Optionally 146.2
Transmit Frequency: 155.370
Transmit Tone: 146.2
Primary Discipline: Law Enforcement
Use by other disciplines only if directed by law enforcement
State Callsign: KA6570
Usage: Base to base interagency communications
Name: Wisconsin Emergency Management Car to Car
Acronym: WEM CAR
Receive Frequency: 156.000
Receive Tone: 136.5
Transmit Frequency: 156.000
Transmit Tone: 136.5
Primary Discipline: Emergency Management
State Callsign: KGT483
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
NATIONAL VHF
Name: VLAW31
Formally Wisconsin Police Emergency Radio Network
Acronym: VLAW31
Receive Frequency: 155.475
Receive Tone: Optionally 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 155.475
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: Law Enforcement
Use by other disciplines only if directed by law enforcement
State Callsign: KA6570
Usage: Interagency communications
Name: VHF Calling
Acronym: VCALL10
Receive Frequency: 155.7525
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 155.7525
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency calling channel, nationwide
Name: VHF Tactical 11
Acronym: VTAC11
Receive Frequency: 151.1375
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 151.1375
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 12
Acronym: VTAC12
Receive Frequency: 154.4525
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 154.4525
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 13
Acronym: VTAC13
Receive Frequency: 158.7375
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 158.7375
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 14
Acronym: VTAC14
Receive Frequency: 159.4725
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 159.4725
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 11 Digital
Acronym: VTAC11DG
Receive Frequency: 151.1375
Receive Tone: 156.7 and NAC 293
Transmit Frequency: 151.1375
Transmit Tone: NAC 293
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 12 Digital
Acronym: VTAC12DG
Receive Frequency: 154.4525
Receive Tone: 156.7 and NAC 293
Transmit Frequency: 154.4525
Transmit Tone: NAC 293
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 13 Digital
Acronym: VTAC13DG
Receive Frequency: 158.7375
Receive Tone: 156.7 and NAC 293
Transmit Frequency: 158.7375
Transmit Tone: NAC 293
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 14 Digital
Acronym: VTAC14DG
Receive Frequency: 159.4725
Receive Tone: 156.7 and NAC 293
Transmit Frequency: 159.4725
Transmit Tone: NAC 293
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications
Name: VHF Tactical 36
Acronym: VTAC36
Receive Frequency: 151.1375
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 159.4725
Transmit Tone: 136.5
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications repeater
Name: VHF Tactical 36 Digital
Acronym: VTAC36DG
Receive Frequency: 151.1375
Receive Tone: 156.7 and NAC 293
Transmit Frequency: 159.4725
Transmit Tone: NAC 293
Primary Discipline: All public safety
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications repeater
Name: National Search & Rescue
Acronym: NATSAR
Receive Frequency: 155.160
Receive Tone: Optionally 127.3
Transmit Frequency: 155.160
Transmit Tone: 127.3
Primary Discipline: Search and Rescue
State Callsign: KO2099
Usage: Interface between public safety agencies and search and rescue groups. Use may be limited in some areas due to non-EMS users.
See the state plan for more info (available at www.interop.wi.gov).
UHF
Name: UHF Calling
Acronym: UCALL40
Receive Frequency: 453.2125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 458.2125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency calling channel (repeater)
Name: UHF Calling Direct
Acronym: UCALL40D
Receive Frequency: 453.2125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 453.2125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency calling channel (direct)
Name: UHF Tactical 41
Acronym: UTAC41
Receive Frequency: 453.4625
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 458.4625
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: UHF Tactical 41 Direct
Acronym: UTAC41D
Receive Frequency: 453.4625
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 453.4625
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
Name: UHF Tactical 42
Acronym: UTAC42
Receive Frequency: 453.7125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 458.7125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: UHF Tactical 42 Direct
Acronym: UTAC42D
Receive Frequency: 453.7125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 453.7125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
Name: UHF Tactical 43
Acronym: UTAC43
Receive Frequency: 453.8625
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 458.8625
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: UHF Tactical 43 Direct
Acronym: UTAC43D
Receive Frequency: 453.8625
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 453.8625
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
700 MHz
Interoperability frequencies in the public safety 700 MHz band are subject to planning by the State Interoperability Council and Mutual Aid Frequency Coordinating Group. At present, more information is available at the CAPRAD web site: www.caprad.org.
| Receive Frequency | RX NAC | Transmit Frequency | TX NAC | Label | Description | Use/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 769.14375 | F7E | 799.14375 | 293 | 7TAC51 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 769.64375 | F7E | 799.64375 | 293 | 7TAC52 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 770.14375 | F7E | 800.14375 | 293 | 7TAC53 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 770.64375 | F7E | 800.64375 | 293 | 7TAC54 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 769.24375 | F7E | 799.24375 | 293 | 7CALL50 | Calling Channel | Mandatory1 |
| 769.74375 | F7E | 799.74375 | 293 | 7TAC55 | General Public Safety Service | Mandatory1 |
| 770.24375 | F7E | 800.24375 | 293 | 7TAC56 | General Public Safety Service | Mandatory1 |
| 770.74375 | F7E | 800.74375 | 293 | 7DATA69 | Mobile Data | |
| 769.39375 | F7E | 799.39375 | 293 | 7MED65 | Emergency Medical Service | Mandatory1 |
| 769.89375 | F7E | 799.89375 | 293 | 7FIRE63 | Fire Service | Mandatory1 |
| 770.39375 | F7E | 800.39375 | 293 | 7LAW61 | Law Enforcement Service | Mandatory1 |
| 770.89375 | F7E | 800.89375 | 293 | 7MOB59 | Mobile Repeater | Mandatory1 |
| 769.49375 | F7E | 799.49375 | 293 | 7MED66 | Emergency Medical Service | Mandatory1 |
| 769.99375 | F7E | 799.99375 | 293 | 7FIRE64 | Fire Service | Mandatory1 |
| 770.49375 | F7E | 800.49375 | 293 | 7LAW62 | Law Enforcement Service | Mandatory1 |
| 770.99375 | F7E | 800.99375 | 293 | 7GTAC57 | Other Public Service | Mandatory1 |
| 773.10625 | F7E | 803.10625 | 293 | 7TAC71 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 773.60625 | F7E | 803.60625 | 293 | 7TAC72 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 774.10625 | F7E | 804.10625 | 293 | 7TAC73 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 774.60625 | F7E | 804.60625 | 293 | 7TAC74 | General Public Safety Services (secondary trunked) | |
| 773.25625 | F7E | 803.25625 | 293 | 7CALL70 | Calling Channel | Mandatory1 |
| 773.75625 | F7E | 803.75625 | 293 | 7TAC75 | General Public Safety Service | Optional2 |
| 774.25625 | F7E | 804.25625 | 293 | 7TAC76 | General Public Safety Service | Optional2 |
| 774.75625 | F7E | 804.75625 | 293 | 7DATA89 | Mobile Data | |
| 773.00625 | F7E | 803.00625 | 293 | 7MED86 | Emergency Medical Service | Optional2 |
| 773.50625 | F7E | 803.50625 | 293 | 7FIRE83 | Fire Service | Optional2 |
| 774.00625 | F7E | 804.00625 | 293 | 7LAW81 | Law Enforcement Service | Optional2 |
| 774.50625 | F7E | 804.50625 | 293 | 7MOB79 | Mobile Repeater | |
| 773.35625 | F7E | 803.35625 | 293 | 7MED87 | Emergency Medical Service | Optional2 |
| 773.85625 | F7E | 803.85625 | 293 | 7FIRE84 | Fire Service | Optional2 |
| 774.35625 | F7E | 804.35625 | 293 | 7LAW82 | Law Enforcement Service | Optional2 |
| 774.85625 | F7E | 804.85625 | 293 | 7GTAC77 | Other Public Services | Optional2 |
Channels labeled as Mandatory and Optional include both the mobile transmit and mobile receive (a total of 21 channels) for subscriber units only. Mandatory1 are required for all 700MHz licensees. Optional2 are recommended additional Interop channels for radios that have additional channel capacity. Simplex channel names should carry the โDโ (for Direct) suffix as used in the national interoperability channel naming convention.
LIST OF 700 MHz NARROWBAND LOW POWER FREQUENCIES
Pursuant to 2nd Report & Order
Adapted from the Region 54 700 MHz Plan
In the Third Report & Order in Docket 96-86, the FCC allocated twenty-four 6.25 kHz frequency pairs for low power, on- site operations such as fireground. Analog primary operations are permitted on these frequencies. When allocating for analog use, 12.5 kHz bandwidth would be required. Operation on these frequencies is limited to 2 watts ERP and antenna height is limited to 20โ above ground.
Six (three 12.5 kHz) of these frequency pairs are for nationwide itinerant use and are not subject to Regional Planning. The remaining 18 (nine 12.5 kHz) low power frequency pairs are to be administered by the 700 MHz Regional Planning Committees.
Interest has arisen from Region 54 fire service representatives to establish common channel naming and tone squelch for these channels in order to accommodate common usage on the fireground and other tactical situations. Analog 12.5 kHz operation with a common tone squelch of 156.7 Hz is used on all frequencies.
Each channel has been given a discipline indicator to allow users some channels to focus on, however, all nine channels would be available for assignment as needed. Within each discipline group, frequency separation has been provided in order to reduce interference.
7FTAC1 – 700 Fire Tactical
7FTAC2 – 700 Fire Tactical
7FTAC3 – 700 Fire Tactical
7GTAC4 – 700 General Govt Tactical
7GTAC5 – 700 General Govt Tactical
7LTAC6 – 700 Law Tactical
7LTAC7 – 700 Law Tactical
7LTAC8 – 700 Law Tactical
7MTAC9 – 700 Medical Tactical
7NTAC10 – 700 National Tactical/Itinerant
7NTAC11 – 700 National Tactical/Itinerant
7NTAC12 – 700 National Tactical/Itinerant
| FCC Channels | Receive Frequency | RX Tone | Transmit Frequency | TX Tone | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 769.006250 | 156.7 | 799.006250 | 156.7 | 7FTAC1 |
| 3-4 | 769.018750 | 156.7 | 799.018750 | 156.7 | 7LTAC6 |
| 5-6 | 769.031250 | 156.7 | 799.031250 | 156.7 | 7GTAC4 |
| 7-8 | 769.043750 | 156.7 | 799.043750 | 156.7 | 7FTAC3 |
| 9-10 | 769.056250 | 156.7 | 799.056250 | 156.7 | 7NTAC10 |
| 11-12 | 769.068750 | 156.7 | 799.068750 | 156.7 | 7NTAC11 |
| 949-950 | 774.931250 | 156.7 | 804.931250 | 156.7 | 7FTAC2 |
| 951-952 | 774.943750 | 156.7 | 804.943750 | 156.7 | 7LTAC7 |
| 953-954 | 774.956250 | 156.7 | 804.956250 | 156.7 | 7GTAC5 |
| 955-956 | 774.968750 | 156.7 | 804.968750 | 156.7 | 7MTAC9 |
| 957-958 | 774.981250 | 156.7 | 804.981250 | 156.7 | 7LTAC8 |
| 959-960 | 774.993750 | 156.7 | 804.993750 | 156.7 | 7NTAC12 |
800 MHz
Name: 800 Tactical Red
Acronym: 8TACRED
Receive Frequency: 851.450
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 851.450
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety (fire first choice)
State Callsign: WQJX638
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Name: 800 Tactical White
Acronym: 8TACWHITE
Receive Frequency: 851.950
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 851.950
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety (fire first choice)
State Callsign: WQJX638
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Name: 800 Tactical Blue
Acronym: 8TACBLUE
Receive Frequency: 852.450
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 852.450
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety (fire first choice)
State Callsign: WQJX638
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Name: 800 Tactical Gold
Acronym: 8TACGOLD
Receive Frequency: 852.950
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 852.950
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety (law first choice)
State Callsign: WQJX638
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Name: 800 Tactical Black
Acronym: 8TACBLACK
Receive Frequency: 853.450
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 853.450
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety (law first choice)
State Callsign: WQJX638
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Name: 800 Tactical Gray
Acronym: 8TACGRAY
Receive Frequency: 853.950
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 853.950
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety (law first choice)
State Callsign: WQJX638
Usage: On scene tactical incident communications
Name: 800 Calling
Acronym: 8CALL90
Receive Frequency: 851.0125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 806.0125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency calling channel (repeater)
Name: 800 Calling Direct
Acronym: 8CALL90D
Receive Frequency: 851.0125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 851.0125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency calling channel (direct)
Name: 800 Tactical 1
Acronym: 8TAC91
Receive Frequency: 851.5125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 806.5125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: 800 Tactical 1 Direct
Acronym: 8TAC91D
Receive Frequency: 851.5125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 851.5125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
Name: 800 Tactical 2
Acronym: 8TAC92
Receive Frequency: 852.0125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 807.0125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: 800 Tactical 2 Direct
Acronym: 8TAC92D
Receive Frequency: 852.0125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 852.0125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
Name: 800 Tactical 3
Acronym: 8TAC93
Receive Frequency: 852.5125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 807.5125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: 800 Tactical 3 Direct
Acronym: 8TAC93D
Receive Frequency: 852.5125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 852.5125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
Name: 800 Tactical 4
Acronym: 8TAC94
Receive Frequency: 853.0125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 808.0125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (repeater)
Name: 800 Tactical 4 Direct
Acronym: 8TAC94D
Receive Frequency: 853.0125
Receive Tone: 156.7
Transmit Frequency: 853.0125
Transmit Tone: 156.7
Primary Discipline: All public safety, nationwide
State Callsign: N/A
Usage: Public safety interagency tactical communications (direct)
See the NPSPAC Region 45 and 54 plans for more info; they are available at www.caprad.org. The transmit and receive references listed above are for mobile and portable operation, not for base stations.
Frequency Use Authorization
All users must either hold their own license or be authorized by letter to operate under another
qualified licenseeโs license in order to legally transmit on a frequency. In many cases, local agencies can receive their authorization from the county. To receive authorization to operate under a statewide license, complete and submit the Frequency Authorization Request form. Generally, only mobile and portable radios can be authorized to operate under someone elseโs license; base stations must be licensed for a specific location.
STATE FREQUENCY AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
WISCONSIN STATEWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMON FREQUENCY CHART
VHF Band
| Mobile Receive Frequency | RX Tone | Mobile Transmit Frequency | TX Tone | State Name | National Name | State Callsign | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155.4750 | CS | 155.4750 | 156.7 | VLAW31 | VLAW31 | KA6570 | Law Enforcement |
| 155.3700 | CS | 155.3700 | 146.2 | POINT | None | KA6570 | Law Enforcement |
| 151.2800 | 136.5 | 153.8450 | 136.5 | MARC1 | None | WNPG812 | All Public Safety |
| 151.2800 | 136.5 | 151.2800 | 136.5 | MARC2 | None | WNPG812 | All Public Safety |
| 154.0100 | 71.9 | 154.0100 | 71.9 | MARC3 | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 154.1300 | 82.5 | 154.1300 | 82.5 | MARC4 | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 156.0000 | 136.5 | 156.0000 | 136.5 | WEM CAR | None | KGT483 | Emergency Mgt. |
| 155.3400 | CS | 155.3400 | D156 | EMS B | None | KH4762 | EMS |
| 155.2800 | D156 | 155.2800 | D156 | EMS C | None | KH4762 | EMS |
| 155.4000 | CS | 155.4000 | D156 | EMS A | None | KH4762 | EMS |
| 154.2650 | 210.7 | 154.2650 | 210.7 | IFERN | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 153.8300 | 69.3 | 153.8300 | 69.3 | FG RED | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.2800 | 74.4 | 154.2800 | 74.4 | FG WHITE | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.2950 | 85.4 | 154.2950 | 85.4 | FG BLUE | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 153.8375 | 91.5 | 153.8375 | 91.5 | FG GOLD | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.2725 | 94.8 | 154.2725 | 94.8 | FG BLACK | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.2875 | 136.5 | 154.2875 | 136.5 | FG GRAY | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.3025 | 67.0 | 154.3025 | 67.0 | IFERN2 | None | KO2099 | Fire |
| 155.1600 | 127.3 | 155.1600 | 127.3 | NATSAR | SAR | KO2099 | Search & Rescue |
| 155.7525 | 156.7 | 155.7525 | 156.7 | VCALL10 | VCALL10 | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 151.1375 | 156.7 | 151.1375 | 156.7 | VTAC11 | VTAC11 | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 154.4525 | 156.7 | 154.4525 | 156.7 | VTAC12 | VTAC12 | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 158.7375 | 156.7 | 158.7375 | 156.7 | VTAC13 | VTAC13 | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 159.4725 | 156.7 | 159.4725 | 156.7 | VTAC14 | VTAC14 | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 151.1375** | N293* | 151.1375 | N293 | VTAC11DG | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 154.4525** | N293* | 154.4525 | N293 | VTAC12DG | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 158.7375** | N293* | 158.7375 | N293 | VTAC13DG | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 159.4725** | N293* | 159.4725 | N293 | VTAC14DG | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 151.1375** | 156.7 | 159.4725 | 136.5 | VTAC36 | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
| 151.1375** | N293* | 159.4725 | N293 | VTAC36DG | None | KO2099 | All Public Safety |
All channels are narrowband.
* = Mixed Mode Receive
N = P25 NAC
**These channels are not required in new grant-funded radios.
NATIONAL ZONE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMON FREQUENCY CHART
VHF Band
| Mobile Receive Frequency | RX Tone | Mobile Transmit Frequency | TX Tone | National Name | State Callsign | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155.7525 | 156.7 | 155.7525 | 156.7 | VCALL10 | KO2099 | National Calling |
| 151.1375 | 156.7 | 151.1375 | 156.7 | VTAC11 | KO2099 | National Tactical |
| 154.4525 | 156.7 | 154.4525 | 156.7 | VTAC12 | KO2099 | National Tactical |
| 158.7375 | 156.7 | 158.7375 | 156.7 | VTAC13 | KO2099 | National Tactical |
| 159.4725 | 156.7 | 159.4725 | 156.7 | VTAC14 | KO2099 | National Tactical |
| 154.280 | CS | 154.280 | 156.7 | VFIRE21 | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.265 | CS | 154.265 | 156.7 | VFIRE22 | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.295 | CS | 154.295 | 156.7 | VFIRE23 | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.2725 | CS | 154.2725 | 156.7 | VFIRE24 | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.2875 | CS | 154.2875 | 156.7 | VFIRE25 | KO2099 | Fire |
| 154.3025 | CS | 154.3025 | 156.7 | VFIRE26 | KO2099 | Fire |
| 155.340 | CS | 155.340 | 156.7 | VMED28 | KH4762 | EMS to Hospital |
| 155.3475 | CS | 155.3475 | 156.7 | VMED29 | KH4762 | EMS Portables** |
| 155.475 | CS | 155.475 | 156.7 | VLAW31 | KA6570 | Law Enforcement |
| 155.4825 | CS | 155.4825 | 156.7 | VLAW32 | KA6570 | Law Portables** |
| 155.160 | CS | 155.160 | 127.3 | SAR | KO2099 | Search & Rescue |
All channels are narrowband.
** 6 watts maximum
800 MHz National Mutual Aid
| Mobile Receive Frequency | RX Tone | Mobile Transmit Frequency | TX Tone | Name | National Name | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851.0125 | 156.7 | 806.0125 | 156.7 | 8CALL90 | 8CALL90 | All Public Safety |
| 851.5125 | 156.7 | 806.5125 | 156.7 | 8TAC91 | 8TAC91 | All Public Safety |
| 852.0125 | 156.7 | 807.0125 | 156.7 | 8TAC92 | 8TAC92 | All Public Safety |
| 852.5125 | 156.7 | 807.5125 | 156.7 | 8TAC93 | 8TAC93 | All Public Safety |
| 853.0125 | 156.7 | 808.0125 | 156.7 | 8TAC94 | 8TAC94 | All Public Safety |
| 851.0125 | 156.7 | 851.0125 | 156.7 | 8CALL90D | 8CALL90D | All Public Safety |
| 851.5125 | 156.7 | 851.5125 | 156.7 | 8TAC91D | 8TAC91D | All Public Safety |
| 852.0125 | 156.7 | 852.0125 | 156.7 | 8TAC92D | 8TAC92D | All Public Safety |
| 852.5125 | 156.7 | 852.5125 | 156.7 | 8TAC93D | 8TAC93D | All Public Safety |
| 853.0125 | 156.7 | 853.0125 | 156.7 | 8TAC94D | 8TAC94D | All Public Safety |
Statewide 800 MHz Mutual Aid Channels
Statewide 800 MHz mutual aid / interoperability / tactical channels (โ8TACsโ) have been licensed by the FCC under callsign WQJX638. All Wisconsin public safety agencies with 800 MHz radios are encouraged to include these channels. These are the โrebandedโ frequencies and they will not be further changed during rebanding processes. As with the VHF mutual aid frequencies, these channels are authorized under the statewide license by letter from the State Patrol Bureau of Public Security and Communications frequency coordinator.
800 MHz Statewide Mutual Aid
| Mobile Receive Frequency | RX Tone | Mobile Transmit Frequency | TX Tone | Name | National Name | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851.450 | 156.7 | 851.450 | 156.7 | 8TACRED | None | Fire/EMS |
| 851.950 | 156.7 | 851.950 | 156.7 | 8TACWHITE | None | Fire/EMS |
| 852.450 | 156.7 | 852.450 | 156.7 | 8TACBLUE | None | Fire/EMS |
| 852.950 | 156.7 | 852.950 | 156.7 | 8TACGOLD | None | Law/DPW |
| 853.450 | 156.7 | 853.450 | 156.7 | 8TACBLACK | None | Law/DPW |
| 853.950 | 156.7 | 853.950 | 156.7 | 8TACGRAY | None | Law/DPW |
Priority Order for Implementation of VHF Channels
The chart below provides a general guide for the priority of implementation of channels in radios that do not have sufficient capacity to include all statewide interoperability channels. In radios that have 16 channel zones, it is generally suggested that the most used channels be included in the 1st zone, other Priority 1 through 12 channels be included in the 2nd zone and Priority 13 through 24 channels be included in the 3rd zone. This list makes no further suggestion regarding the order in which channels should be placed within radios.
| Priority | Law Enforcement | Fire | EMS | Emergency MGT | DPW/HWY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VLAW31 | FG BLUE | EMS B | WEM CAR | WEM CAR |
| 2 | MARC1 | MARC1 | MARC1 | MARC1 | MARC1 |
| 3 | MARC2 | MARC2 | MARC2 | MARC2 | MARC2 |
| 4 | MARC3 | MARC3 | MARC3 | MARC3 | MARC3 |
| 5 | MARC4 | MARC4 | MARC4 | MARC4 | MARC4 |
| 6 | POINT | IFERN | IFERN | IFERN | IFERN |
| 7 | WEM CAR | FG RED | FG RED | FG RED | FG RED |
| 8 | FG BLUE | FG WHITE | FG WHITE | FG WHITE | FG WHITE |
| 9 | IFERN | WEM CAR | FG BLUE | FG BLUE | FG BLUE |
| 10 | EMS C | EMS C | EMS C | EMS C | EMS C |
| 11 | FG RED | VLAW31 | VLAW31 | VLAW31 | VLAW31 |
| 12 | FG WHITE | POINT | POINT | POINT | POINT |
| 13 | NATSAR | NATSAR | NATSAR | NATSAR | NATSAR |
| 14 | EMS B | EMS B | WEM CAR | EMS B | EMS B |
| 15 | EMS A | EMS A | EMS A | EMS A | EMS A |
| 16 | FG GOLD | FG GOLD | FG GOLD | FG GOLD | FG GOLD |
| 17 | FG BLACK | FG BLACK | FG BLACK | FG BLACK | FG BLACK |
| 18 | FG GRAY | FG GRAY | FG GRAY | FG GRAY | FG GRAY |
| 19 | IFERN2 | IFERN2 | IFERN2 | IFERN2 | IFERN2 |
| 20 | VCALL10 | VCALL10 | VCALL10 | VCALL10 | VCALL10 |
| 21 | VTAC11 | VTAC11 | VTAC11 | VTAC11 | VTAC11 |
| 22 | VTAC12 | VTAC12 | VTAC12 | VTAC12 | VTAC12 |
| 23 | VTAC13 | VTAC13 | VTAC13 | VTAC13 | VTAC13 |
| 24 | VTAC14 | VTAC14 | VTAC14 | VTAC14 | VTAC14 |