Blackford County
By the numbers: about 11,893 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 31 licensed amateur radio operators — 11 Technician, 15 General, 5 Extra · 1 licensed club station · 7 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Blackford Amateur Radio Club (K9VND): blackfordarc.org | K9VND@arrl.net | info@blackfordarc.org | Facebook Group
Meetings: 3rd Monday monthly at 6:00 PM — Montpelier Police Department, Montpelier, IN
The club operates the 146.655 MHz (−0.6, PL 141.3) repeater in Hartford City.
Repeater(s): 146.655 MHz (−0.6, PL 141.3) FM, Hartford City
License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Montpelier for Technician, General, and Extra class license exams; register in advance to secure a testing slot. Details
Repeaters
Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Blackford County on the 2m band. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file — check with the sponsoring club or RepeaterBook before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.655 | -0.6 | 141.3 | FM | Hartford City | Blackford Amateur Radio Club (K9VND) |
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Emergency Communications
Blackford County is part of Indiana ARES District 6 (which mirrors IDHS District 6). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Blackford County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.
The information on this page may not be fully up to date. If you notice anything incorrect or missing, please email campbell@indianahamradio.com with the correction.
Nearby counties
Blackford County borders 4 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: