Gibson County
By the numbers: about 32,904 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 70 licensed amateur radio operators — 32 Technician, 22 General, 2 Advanced, 14 Extra · 6 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Gibson County Amateur Radio Club
- Gibson County Skywarn
Severe weather spotting operates on the 145.410 MHz repeater (PL 136.5) in the Princeton area.
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Gibson County itself. These 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.790 | -0.6 | 88.5 | FM | Vanderburgh | Evansville |
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Emergency Communications
Gibson County is part of Indiana ARES District 10 (which mirrors IDHS District 10). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Gibson County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Paducah 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
Gibson County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: