Hancock County
By the numbers: about 86,166 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 277 licensed amateur radio operators — 119 Technician, 74 General, 11 Advanced, 69 Extra, 4 Novice · 2 licensed club stations · 19 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Hancock Amateur Radio Club (W9ATG): w9atg.org | Facebook | groups.io
Nets: Tuesdays 7:30 PM on 145.330 MHz (PL 88.5) and 444.450 MHz (DCS 465); 146.550 MHz simplex if the repeater is unavailable
Repeater(s): 145.330 MHz (−0.6, PL 88.5) FM, NE of Greenfield; 444.450 MHz (+5, DCS 465) FM, NE of Greenfield
License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Greenfield — held at the Hancock County EOC, 640 S. Franklin St.; pre-registration required (see scheduled dates on the club's VE testing page). Details
Repeaters
Our directory lists 2 amateur radio repeaters in Hancock County on the 2m and 70cm bands. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file — check with the sponsoring club or RepeaterBook before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.330 | -0.6 | 88.5 | FM | NE of Greenfield | Hancock Amateur Radio Club (W9ATG) |
| 444.450 | +5 | DCS 465 | FM | NE of Greenfield | Hancock Amateur Radio Club (W9ATG) |
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Emergency Communications
Hancock County is part of Indiana ARES District 5 (which mirrors IDHS District 5). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Hancock County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis 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.
Nets in Hancock County
One net meets regularly in Hancock County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Hancock Amateur Radio Club Net
Nearby counties
Hancock County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: