Clay County

By the numbers: about 26,460 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 103 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Clay County ARES (N9CCA): claycountyares.org | twemmert2@gmail.com

  Meetings: 2nd Monday monthly at 6:30 PM — CenterPoint Community Church, 208 S Cherry St, CenterPoint, IN

  Operates the 145.420 MHz (N9CCA) repeater, with 146.580 MHz simplex as backup.

  Repeater(s): 145.420 MHz (no PL) FM, Clay County

  License exams: The group runs VE test sessions in CenterPoint — exam sessions are held at CenterPoint Community Church (often following its Technician license classes); pre-register through the club. Details

Repeaters

View the repeater listing for Clay County on RepeaterBook (opens in a new tab):

Emergency Communications

Clay County is part of Indiana ARES District 7 (which mirrors IDHS District 7). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.

Severe-weather watches and warnings for Clay County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.

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