Online update lists Bamberg County emergency radio frequencies and codes

An online public-safety radio database updated its Bamberg County entry on Jan. 7, 2026, adding or confirming key frequencies that tie together fire, EMS, hospital and law enforcement communications across the county. The timestamp on the entry is Jan. 7, 2026, 02:15 am UTC, and the listings are grouped by Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement for clarity.

The update names specific tactical and dispatch channels used by local responders. Fire dispatch is listed at 154.370 with the identifier WXY425 and a PL tone of 162.2, while a fire tactical channel appears at 154.295 with the same identifier and PL 162.2. EMS dispatch is listed at 155.235 with identifier WPTK366 and PL 94.8. Bamberg Hospital communications appear on 155.340 with identifier WPDT352 and PL 151.4. For law enforcement, the county’s primary communications are noted on the Palmetto 800 Project 25 Phase II trunked system, which serves the Bamberg County Sheriff and local agencies. Conventional Bamberg Police Department channels are also listed: 453.950 (KKC783) for Bamberg PD Dispatch and 453.150 (KKC783) for Bamberg PD TAC. The entry mentions additional trunked systems and amateur radio listings, with some premium details behind a paid subscription.

For residents, volunteer responders, ham radio operators and scanner hobbyists, the update matters because it confirms the channels first responders are using and identifies the PL tones and identifiers needed to monitor conventional traffic. Emergency planners and family members of people who rely on county EMS or Bamberg Hospital can use this information to better understand how calls and mutual-aid responses will be coordinated countywide. Journalists and community watchdogs gain a clearer technical picture of interoperability between fire, EMS and law enforcement systems.

There are practical trade-offs. Some trunked-system details and timestamped logs are available only in subscription sections of the database, meaning hobbyists who want full trunked-channel decoding may face a cost. The listing’s emphasis on the Palmetto 800 P25 Phase II system also highlights the county’s move toward statewide-standard digital trunking - a change that improves interoperability with neighboring jurisdictions but can complicate monitoring for those using older analog equipment.

Our two cents? If you use a scanner, verify PL tones and identifiers before relying on a channel, make sure your gear supports P25 trunking if you want comprehensive coverage, and consider a subscription if you need trunked-system details. Staying informed about how responders talk to one another helps keep your household and neighbors better prepared.