Crawford County
By the numbers: about 10,438 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 41 licensed amateur radio operators — 21 Technician, 7 General, 13 Extra · 2 licensed club stations · 5 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
No amateur radio club is based in Crawford County. The nearest active club is:
- Orange County Amateur Radio Club (KB9OHY) — Paoli: kb9ohy.blogspot.com | kb9ohy@qsl.net | Facebook
Meetings: 3rd Thursday monthly at 7:00 PM — Orange County Community Foundation, 1075 N Sandy Hook Rd, Paoli, IN
Nets: Mondays at 8:00 PM on 147.045 MHz (+, PL 103.5)
Repeater(s): 147.045 MHz (+, PL 103.5) FM / C4FM, Orange County; 444.025 MHz (+, PL 103.5) FM, Orange County
Also check neighboring county pages: Orange County, Dubois County, Harrison County, Perry County.
Repeaters
Our directory lists 2 amateur radio repeaters in Crawford County on the 2m and 70cm bands. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.045 | + | 103.5 | FM/Fusion | Orange County | Orange County Amateur Radio Club (KB9OHY) |
| 444.025 | + | 103.5 | FM | Orange County | Orange County Amateur Radio Club (KB9OHY) |
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Emergency Communications
Crawford County is part of Indiana ARES District 10 (which mirrors IDHS District 10). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Crawford County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Louisville 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.
Nets in Crawford County
One net meets regularly in Crawford County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Orange County Amateur Radio Club Net
Nearby counties
Crawford County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: