Fulton County
By the numbers: about 20,358 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 46 licensed amateur radio operators — 26 Technician, 13 General, 7 Extra · 1 licensed club station · 7 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Since 2000: 44 licensed operators at the end of 2000, 46 today (high of 55 in 2021). Rebuilt from FCC license records, counting each licensee at their current address, so earlier years are approximate. Indiana licensing trends
Ham Radio Clubs
- Fulton County Amateur Radio Club (K9RCR / KB9WSL)
Based in Rochester, IN. Operates the 146.805 MHz (KB9WSL, PL 131.8) and 442.700 MHz (K9RCR, PL 131.8) repeaters.
Skywarn / RACES: 442.700 MHz (K9RCR, PL 131.8) is the primary Skywarn repeater and 146.805 MHz (KB9WSL, PL 131.8) is the secondary; 146.535 MHz simplex serves as a Skywarn backup.
Repeaters
2 amateur radio repeaters are located in Fulton County on the 2m and 70cm bands. Machines in bordering counties are often reachable too — see the full directory. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file; check with the sponsoring club before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.805 | -0.6 | 131.8 | FM/Fusion | Rochester | KB9WSL |
| 442.7 | +5.0 | 131.8 | FM/Fusion | Rochester | K9RCR - Fulton County Amateur Radio Club |
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Emergency Communications
Fulton 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.
County emergency management
Fulton County's emergency management agency plans for disasters and coordinates the local response. For current contact information, visit the Fulton County emergency management website.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security keeps a directory of every county's agency: IDHS county EMA directory (website link as listed there on October 26, 2026).
ARES
Fulton County is in Indiana ARES District 2. The ARRL Indiana Section's monthly report notes whether each ARES leadership position is filled or vacant.
- County Emergency Coordinator: not listed as filled or vacant; Fulton County ARES sent in its own update for the June 2026 report.
- District 2 Emergency Coordinator: not listed as filled or vacant; District 2 sent in its own update for the June 2026 report.
To join ARES in Fulton County, find current Section leadership contacts on the ARRL Indiana Section page and the Section's emergency communications page. The ARRL also explains how ARES works.
Role status from Indiana Section News (latest issue June 2026), checked October 27, 2026. Each line uses the most recent report that mentions the position.
RACES and AUXCOMM
- Licensed amateurs anywhere in Indiana can volunteer with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's auxiliary communications team: about IDHS AUXCOMM · volunteer interest form
Skywarn spotter training
Fulton County's spotter training comes from the NWS Northern Indiana office. The page lists the season's classes, and the office can send a training certificate after you attend. NWS Northern Indiana spotter training
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. Club officers: email the same address with your club's meeting, net, event or website changes, and we will update this page.
National Weather Service office
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Fulton County come from National Weather Service Northern Indiana. Local radar: station KIWX.
Nets
2 nets meet in Fulton County, and more are within range from the counties around it — a repeater does not stop at the county line. See the nets near Fulton County, searchable by ZIP code and distance, along with the statewide HF nets.
📅 Put this county in your calendar.indianahamradio.com/calendars/fulton.ics is a subscribable calendar of Fulton County’s nets, hamfests and exam sessions — subscribe once in Google, Apple or Outlook and it stays current on its own. Clubs without a calendar are welcome to hand it to their members as theirs.
Nearby counties
Fulton County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too:
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