Elkhart County
By the numbers: about 206,409 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 386 licensed amateur radio operators — 182 Technician, 102 General, 22 Advanced, 77 Extra, 3 Novice · 6 licensed club stations · 36 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Elkhart Amateur Radio Club (AE9U): Facebook
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Elkhart County itself. These 3 machines sit in the bordering counties, and VHF/UHF repeaters routinely reach well past a county line — from higher ground you can often work several of them:
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | County | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.670 | - | 131.8 | FM | Marshall | Culver |
| 443.250 | + | 131.8 | FM | Marshall | Culver |
| 147.390 | +0.6 | 131.8 | FM | St. Joseph | South Bend |
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Emergency Communications
Elkhart County is part of Indiana ARES District 2 (which mirrors IDHS District 2). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Elkhart County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana 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.
Nearby counties
Elkhart County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: