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What you can hear in Montgomery County

What’s actually on the air in Montgomery County

The conventional analog channels we program for Montgomery County — all receivable in the clear on the scanners above:

Channels vary by exact address and are re-checked before every order. Run your zip for the precise list.

The honest part: what you can’t hear

Primary local dispatch — the Sheriff, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and the VT Police analog channel — is all analog FM. The two caveats: Virginia Tech Police also run on the statewide STARS digital system for dispatch (their analog 453.875 channel stays active), and Blacksburg Transit uses DMR. Local law-enforcement dispatch you can hear in the clear. If what you want to hear matters to you, tell us your exact address and we’ll be straight about what you get before you buy.

Montgomery County scanner questions

Can I hear Blacksburg and Christiansburg police on a scanner?

Yes. Blacksburg PD dispatches on 453.4875 MHz and Christiansburg PD on 453.950 MHz, both analog FM. The Montgomery County Sheriff dispatches on 452.300 MHz.

Is Montgomery County VA police radio analog or encrypted?

Analog for primary dispatch. The Sheriff, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and the VT Police analog channel all dispatch in the clear on analog FM. Virginia Tech also has a presence on the statewide STARS digital system, but its analog channel remains active.

Can I hear Virginia Tech police on game days?

Yes. VT Police keep an analog operations channel on 453.875 MHz. Around Lane Stadium and the campus you can hear the officers who work the events, alongside the town departments.

Do I need a digital scanner for Montgomery County?

For local dispatch, no — the Sheriff and town PDs are conventional analog. A digital scanner would only add the ability to follow VT’s statewide STARS talkgroups.

Is it legal to own a police scanner in Virginia?

Yes. Owning and listening to a scanner is legal in Virginia. Virginia restricts using a scanner in a vehicle in connection with a crime. This is general information, not legal advice.

Radio systems change. Confirm what’s receivable in your exact area before relying on it. Listening only — transmitting without a licence is illegal.