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==Interstates== | ==Interstates== | ||
===I-29=== | ===I-29=== | ||
| − | *I-29 runs along the Western edge of Iowa once it enters Iowa from [[Nebraska(US)|Nebraska]]. I-29 Exits Iowa to [[Missouri(US)|Missouri]] | + | *I-29 runs along the Western edge of Iowa once it enters Iowa from [[Nebraska(US)|Nebraska]]. I-29 Exits Iowa to [[Missouri(US)|Missouri]] in [[ County (MO)| County, MO]] |
*I-29 travels through the following counties of Iowa in North to South order: | *I-29 travels through the following counties of Iowa in North to South order: | ||
**[[Woodbury County (IA)|Woodbury County]] | **[[Woodbury County (IA)|Woodbury County]] | ||
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==Major Cities / Metropolitan Areas== | ==Major Cities / Metropolitan Areas== | ||
===Des Moines Metro Area=== | ===Des Moines Metro Area=== | ||
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*The Des Moines metro area is located in the following counties: | *The Des Moines metro area is located in the following counties: | ||
**[[Polk County (IA)|Polk County]] | **[[Polk County (IA)|Polk County]] | ||
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**[[Madison County (IA)|Madison County]] | **[[Madison County (IA)|Madison County]] | ||
**[[Guthrie County (IA)|Guthrie County]] | **[[Guthrie County (IA)|Guthrie County]] | ||
| + | *Public Safety Communications in Des Moine are primarily analog UHF, Much of the Rural Fire operations are Analog VHF. West Des Moines uses a 800 MHz Motroola Type II system, [[Westcom|Westcom]]. Polk County uses [[RACOM - IL, WI, MN, NE, SD, IA|RACOM]]. Dallas, Madison and Warren Counties use analog VHF. Guthrie County uses a mix of Analog VHF and UHF. | ||
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===Cedar Rapids=== | ===Cedar Rapids=== | ||
| − | *Cedar Rapids is located in the following counties: | + | *The Cedar Rapids metro area is located in the following counties: |
**[[Linn County (IA)|Linn County]] | **[[Linn County (IA)|Linn County]] | ||
| + | **[[Benton County (IA)|Benton County]] | ||
| + | **[[Jones County (IA)|Jones County]] | ||
| + | *Public Safety Communications in Jones, Rural Linn and Benton Counties are Analog VHF. The city of Cedar Rapids maintains an 800 MHz Motorola Type II system. | ||
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===Quad Cities Metro Area (Davenport)=== | ===Quad Cities Metro Area (Davenport)=== | ||
| − | *The Quad Cities are located in the following counties: | + | *The Quad Cities are located in the following counties in both Iowa and [[Illinois(US)|Illinois]]: |
**[[Scott County (IA)|Scott County]] | **[[Scott County (IA)|Scott County]] | ||
| + | **[[Henry County (IL)|Henry County, IL]] | ||
| + | **[[Mercer County (IL)|Mercer County, IL]] | ||
| + | **[[Rock Island County (IL)|Rock Island County, IL]] | ||
| + | *Although analog VHF and UHF systems are maintained in Scott County for the purpose of fire paging, Public Safety communications occur on [[RACOM - IL, WI, MN, NE, SD, IA|RACOM]]. | ||
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===Sioux City Metro Area=== | ===Sioux City Metro Area=== | ||
| + | *The Sioux City metro area is considered to be in Iowa, [[South Dakota(US)|South Dakota]] and [[Nebraska(US)|Nebraska]]. | ||
*The Sioux Falls metro area is located in the following counties: | *The Sioux Falls metro area is located in the following counties: | ||
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**[[Plymouth County (IA)|Plymouth County]] | **[[Plymouth County (IA)|Plymouth County]] | ||
**[[Woodbury County (IA)|Woodbury County]] | **[[Woodbury County (IA)|Woodbury County]] | ||
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**[[Union County (SD)|Union County, SD]] | **[[Union County (SD)|Union County, SD]] | ||
**[[Dixon County (NE)|Dixon County, NE]] | **[[Dixon County (NE)|Dixon County, NE]] | ||
| + | *Public Safety communications occur on the regional 800MHz P25 trunked system, [[Siouxland Tri-State Radio Communications (STARCOMM)|STARCOMM]]. | ||
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===Iowa City=== | ===Iowa City=== | ||
| + | *Iowa City is in the Following counties: | ||
**[[Johnson County (IA)|Johnson County]] | **[[Johnson County (IA)|Johnson County]] | ||
| − | ===Cedar Falls/Waterloo=== | + | *Iowa City maintains its own 800 MHz Motorola Type II system, [[Iowa City|Iowa City TRS]]. Johnson County conducts its operations on analog VHF, but an 800 MHz P25 system is being developed, [[Johnson County IA|Johnson County TRS]]. |
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| + | ===Cedar Falls/Waterloo Metro Area=== | ||
| + | *The Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area is located in the following counties: | ||
**[[Black Hawk County (IA)|Black Hawk County]] | **[[Black Hawk County (IA)|Black Hawk County]] | ||
| + | **[[Bremer County (IA)|Bremer County]] | ||
| + | **[[Grundy County (IA)|Grundy County]] | ||
| + | *Black Hawk and Grundy Counties Public Safety agencies are on [[RACOM - IL, WI, MN, NE, SD, IA|RACOM]]. Bremer County uses Analog VHF. | ||
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===Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro Area=== | ===Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro Area=== | ||
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**[[Pottawattamie County (IA)|Pottawattamie County]] | **[[Pottawattamie County (IA)|Pottawattamie County]] | ||
**[[Harrison County (IA)|Harrison County]] | **[[Harrison County (IA)|Harrison County]] | ||
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**[[Saunders County (NE)|Saunders County, NE]] | **[[Saunders County (NE)|Saunders County, NE]] | ||
**[[Washington County (NN)|Washington County, NE]] | **[[Washington County (NN)|Washington County, NE]] | ||
| + | *Public Safety Communications occur primarily on Analog VHF on the Iowa portion fo this metro Area, but Omaha operates an 800 MHz P25 Trunked System, [[Omaha Regional Interoperability Network (ORION)|ORION]] (Omaha Regional Interoperability Network). Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office and Council Bluffs Police have their own TG's on [[RACOM - IL, WI, MN, NE, SD, IA|RACOM]]. | ||
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===Dubuque=== | ===Dubuque=== | ||
**[[Dubuque County (IA)|Dubuque County]] | **[[Dubuque County (IA)|Dubuque County]] | ||
Revision as of 10:41, 15 May 2010
Contents
Iowa Scanning Laws
Important Notes
Interstates
I-29
- I-29 runs along the Western edge of Iowa once it enters Iowa from Nebraska. I-29 Exits Iowa to Missouri in County, MO
- I-29 travels through the following counties of Iowa in North to South order:
I-35
- I-35 travels through the following counties of Iowa in North to South order:
I-80
- I-80 travels through the following counties of Iowa in West to East order:
I-380
- I-380 travels through the following counties in West to East order:
Major Highways
Major Cities / Metropolitan Areas
Des Moines Metro Area
- The Des Moines metro area is located in the following counties:
- Public Safety Communications in Des Moine are primarily analog UHF, Much of the Rural Fire operations are Analog VHF. West Des Moines uses a 800 MHz Motroola Type II system, Westcom. Polk County uses RACOM. Dallas, Madison and Warren Counties use analog VHF. Guthrie County uses a mix of Analog VHF and UHF.
Cedar Rapids
- The Cedar Rapids metro area is located in the following counties:
- Public Safety Communications in Jones, Rural Linn and Benton Counties are Analog VHF. The city of Cedar Rapids maintains an 800 MHz Motorola Type II system.
Quad Cities Metro Area (Davenport)
- The Quad Cities are located in the following counties in both Iowa and Illinois:
- Although analog VHF and UHF systems are maintained in Scott County for the purpose of fire paging, Public Safety communications occur on RACOM.
Sioux City Metro Area
- The Sioux City metro area is considered to be in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska.
- The Sioux Falls metro area is located in the following counties:
- Public Safety communications occur on the regional 800MHz P25 trunked system, STARCOMM.
Iowa City
- Iowa City is in the Following counties:
- Iowa City maintains its own 800 MHz Motorola Type II system, Iowa City TRS. Johnson County conducts its operations on analog VHF, but an 800 MHz P25 system is being developed, Johnson County TRS.
Cedar Falls/Waterloo Metro Area
- The Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area is located in the following counties:
- Black Hawk and Grundy Counties Public Safety agencies are on RACOM. Bremer County uses Analog VHF.
Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro Area
- The Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area is located in the following counties:
- Public Safety Communications occur primarily on Analog VHF on the Iowa portion fo this metro Area, but Omaha operates an 800 MHz P25 Trunked System, ORION (Omaha Regional Interoperability Network). Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office and Council Bluffs Police have their own TG's on RACOM.
Dubuque
Ames
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