# Radio Communications

## Radio Channels

| Channel # (Frequency) | Channel Name    | Usage                                                 |
| --------------------- | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| 1                     | Police Dispatch | Main dispatch channel for any law enforcement agency. |
| 2                     | L-TAC           | Dedicated channel for a specific incident.            |
| 3                     | A-TAC           | Dedicated channel for a specific incident.            |
| 4                     | Direct          | Dispatch channel for any Fire/EMS agency.             |
| 5                     | Federal         | Operations channel for federal agencies.              |

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Use `/freq` to change your frequency. Use `/radioname [Callsign] [Name]` to change your Display Name in the Radio List.
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## Radio Terminology & Codes

The community **HIGHLY RECOMMENDS** the use of proper real world California Law Enforcement radio communications. Real world California Law Enforcement radio communications uses a mix of Radio Codes, Ten Codes, and Penal Codes. They also use certain terminology. However, if you are unfamiliar with the real world radio communications, please use plain speech.

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Do not use unstandardized ten-codes, penal codes, and/or terminology.
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Download our Radio Communications Guide for more terminology and codes!
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