Monitoring Police Radio Dispatch Calls in the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Area

Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand area, this guide will help you understand how to listen to police and fire radio dispatch calls using a scanner.

Not all police departments in the area can be monitored. The Myrtle Beach Police Department encrypts their radio traffic, making it impossible to monitor on standard scanners.

Understanding Encryption and Scanner Access

However, the following agencies can be monitored without encryption:

Horry County Police Department
North Myrtle Beach Police Department
Surfside Police Department
Conway Police Department
Pawleys Island Police Department
Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department
Georgetown City Police Department
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Loris Police Department
Aynor Police Department

Horry County Police Dispatch Channel Organization

Horry County Police Department operates four main dispatch channels corresponding to their patrol area divisions:

Central Patrol
West Patrol
North Patrol
South Patrol

Each patrol area also maintains dedicated tactical channels for specialized operations.

Suburban Community Departments in the area use a simpler structure, with one primary dispatch channel and separate tactical channels for each agency.

MBTV News Offers Professional Police Scanner Programming Services

MBTV News provides expert scanner programming services on request for Uniden and other scanner models, ensuring you stay connected to all Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area police, fire and public safety communications.

Police Scanner Models We Can Program For You:

Uniden SDS100, SDS200, and SDS200 (fully compatible with Simulcast/Multicast systems)
Other makes and models available upon request
Whistler TRX-1 (may experience intermittent performance with Simulcast technology)

What’s Included:

All local police and fire frequencies for the Grand Strand area
Custom text tags for instant channel identification
Optimized settings for reliable reception
Expert configuration for Simulcast systems

Scanner Programming Service Options:

Professional Programming Service – $50 (on-site service available at your location)
DIY Programming – Free guidance using Uniden Sentinel software or manual programming

Why Choose Professional Programming?

While Uniden’s free Sentinel software makes DIY programming possible, our service saves you time and ensures optimal frequency layout configuration for the best possible reception and listening experience in the Grand Strand area.

Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Area Police Radio Codes

If you’re unfamiliar with South Carolina or the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand area, be aware that local police radio codes differ from those used elsewhere in the country. The 10-Codes vary, and many departments use agency-specific codes.