Delaware County

By the numbers: about 112,321 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 260 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active 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

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

View Delaware County Repeater Listing

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

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