Delaware County

By the numbers: about 112,321 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 215 licensed amateur radio operators — 94 Technician, 71 General, 8 Advanced, 38 Extra, 4 Novice · 7 licensed club stations · 34 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

  • Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC): WB9HXG.net | wb9hxg@gmail.com | Facebook | X

    The Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC) is an ARRL-affiliated Special Service Club based in Muncie, Indiana (callsign WB9HXG). The club proudly supports ham radio and its neighbors in Delaware and the surrounding counties of East-Central Indiana. MAARC is a diverse group of individuals who enjoy exploring all areas of the engaging and fascinating hobby of amateur radio, welcoming newcomers of all ages — whether visiting the area or in residence. Those interested in getting licensed are encouraged to reach out; the club stands ready to help you earn your first FCC Amateur Radio callsign.

    Repeater(s): 146.730 MHz (−0.6, PL 127.3) FM, Muncie (MAARC Net / Muncie Area Wet Net); 146.565 MHz simplex, Muncie

EmComm

  • EmComm ECI: W9YFD.org | w9yfd@w9yfd.org | Facebook

    EmComm ECI is a group of public service-minded amateur radio operators dedicated to providing reliable and coordinated emergency communications to communities in east-central Indiana. The club serves the Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Township Fire Department and surrounding agencies, while also promoting radio knowledge, fraternalism, and the positive public image of the Amateur Radio Service. EmComm ECI is an ARRL-affiliated club and 501(c)(3) charitable organization (callsign W9YFD) that meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM at the Yorktown Fire Department.

Repeaters

Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Delaware 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.

Amateur radio repeaters in Delaware County, Indiana
FrequencyOffsetToneModeLocationSponsor
146.730-0.6127.3FMMuncie (MAARC Net / Muncie Area Wet Net)Muncie Area Amateur Radio Club (MAARC)

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Emergency Communications

Delaware 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 Delaware County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.

Events

Area Nets

Nearby counties

Delaware County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: