Boone County
By the numbers: about 76,120 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 225 licensed amateur radio operators — 108 Technician, 61 General, 11 Advanced, 44 Extra, 1 Novice · 1 licensed club station · 10 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Boone County Amateur Radio Club
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Boone County itself. These 3 machines sit in the bordering counties, and VHF/UHF repeaters routinely reach well past a county line — from higher ground you can often work several of them:
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | County | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.170 | — | 77.0 | FM | Hamilton | Hamilton County (K9EOC) |
| 443.550 | — | 77.0 | FM | Hamilton | Hamilton County (K9EOC) |
| 147.015 | +0.6 | 88.5 | FM | Hendricks | Belleville |
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Emergency Communications
Boone County is part of Indiana ARES District 5 (which mirrors IDHS District 5). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Boone County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis 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
Boone County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: