Henry County
By the numbers: about 48,929 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 133 licensed amateur radio operators — 61 Technician, 36 General, 5 Advanced, 31 Extra · 4 licensed club stations · 22 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Henry County Amateur Radio Club (W9OB): w9ob.org | W9OB@yahoo.com | Facebook
Meetings: 4th Tuesday monthly at 6:30 PM — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 535 S 14th St, New Castle, IN
Repeater(s): 147.390 MHz (−0.6, PL 127.3) FM, New Castle
Repeaters
Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Henry County on the 2m band. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.390 | -0.6 | 127.3 | FM | New Castle | Henry County Amateur Radio Club (W9OB) |
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Emergency Communications
Henry County is part of Indiana ARES District 6 (which mirrors IDHS District 6). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Henry 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.
Nearby counties
Henry County borders 7 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: