Police Radio Encryption in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has an encryption rate of 20%. Out of 65 tracked public safety agencies, 3 are fully encrypted, 20 are partially encrypted, and 42 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in New Hampshire
- Claremont (Sullivan County) — Encrypted
- Dartmouth Health (Grafton County) — Encrypted
- NextEra Energy Seabrook Station (Rockingham County) — Encrypted
- Alstead (Cheshire County) — Partial
- Appalachian Mountain Club (Belknap County) — Partial
- Canterbury (Merrimack County) — Partial
- Cheshire County (Cheshire County) — Partial
- City of Manchester (Hillsborough County) — Partial
- City of Nashua (Hillsborough County) — Partial
- Deerfield (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Goffstown (Hillsborough County) — Partial
- Hampton (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Keene (Cheshire County) — Partial
- Litchfield (Hillsborough County) — Partial
- Manchester/Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Milton (Strafford County) — Partial
- Nottingham (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Pease Air National Guard Base (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Raymond (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Seabrook (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Strafford County (Strafford County) — Partial
- Stratham (Rockingham County) — Partial
- Weare (Hillsborough County) — Partial
County Breakdown
10 counties tracked across New Hampshire. 8 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 10 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% |
| Cheshire County | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 38% |
| Rockingham County | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 36% |
| Grafton County | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25% |
| Belknap County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hillsborough County | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 19% |
| Strafford County | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8% |
| Merrimack County | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6% |
| Carroll County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Coos County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
What This Means for New Hampshire Residents
New Hampshire has a moderate encryption rate of 20%. While many agencies still broadcast in the clear, a growing number have moved to encrypted radio — particularly in urban areas and larger departments. Scanner listeners can still monitor 42 agencies statewide.
Encryption status can change at any time as agencies upgrade equipment or adopt new policies. The RTDNA considers police radio encryption the #1 threat to journalism in America. Use our search tool to check specific cities and counties in New Hampshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, 3 out of 65 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 20 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 20%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in New Hampshire?
Yes — 42 agencies in New Hampshire still broadcast in the clear and can be monitored with a scanner. Check specific agencies using our search tool for detailed channel information.
How often is New Hampshire data updated?
Data for New Hampshire is synchronized weekly from RadioReference.com. Encryption status reflects the latest known radio configurations, though agencies can change their setup without notice. Report incorrect data.
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States with Similar Encryption Rates
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