Decatur County
By the numbers: about 26,399 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 55 licensed amateur radio operators — 28 Technician, 16 General, 1 Advanced, 9 Extra, 1 Novice · 1 licensed club station · 4 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Amateur Radio of Decatur County (N9LQP): n9lqp.org | Facebook | QRZ
Meetings: 3rd Monday monthly at 7:00 PM — EMA Office, 315 S Ireland St, Greensburg, IN
Nets: Thursdays 8:00 PM on 146.955 MHz
Repeater(s): 146.955 MHz (−0.6, PL 146.2) FM Skywarn, Greensburg; 224.780 MHz (−1.6) FM, Greensburg; 444.525 MHz (+5.0) FM, Greensburg
Repeaters
Our directory lists 3 amateur radio repeaters in Decatur County on the 2m and 1.25m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.955 | -0.6 | 146.2 | FM | Greensburg | Amateur Radio of Decatur County (N9LQP) |
| 224.780 | -1.6 | — | FM | Greensburg | Amateur Radio of Decatur County (N9LQP) |
| 444.525 | +5.0 | — | FM | Greensburg | Amateur Radio of Decatur County (N9LQP) |
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Emergency Communications
Decatur County is part of Indiana ARES District 9 (which mirrors IDHS District 9). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Decatur 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.
Nets in Decatur County
One net meets regularly in Decatur County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Amateur Radio of Decatur County Net
Nearby counties
Decatur County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: