Fountain County

By the numbers: about 16,731 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 39 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• West Central Indiana Amateur Radio (WC9IN): wc9in.net | WC9INRadio@gmail.com | Facebook

  Regional network whose linked system includes the WB9ARC repeaters in Attica (145.190 / 443.675 MHz, PL 88.5) and Covington (145.490 MHz, PL 88.5), in Fountain County.

  Nets: WC Indiana Sunday Net 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8:00 PM; Skywarn Training Net Mondays at 9:00 PM ET

  Repeater(s): 443.675 MHz (+5.0, PL 88.5) FM, Attica

Repeaters

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

Emergency Communications

Fountain County is part of Indiana ARES District 4 (which mirrors IDHS District 4). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.

Severe-weather watches and warnings for Fountain County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.

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