Jasper County
By the numbers: about 33,535 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 75 licensed amateur radio operators — 34 Technician, 26 General, 15 Extra · 9 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Jasper County Amateur Radio Club
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Jasper County itself. These 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.955 | -0.6 | 131.8 | FM | Benton | Galveston |
| 147.045 | +0.6 | 173.8 | FM | Benton | Frankfort |
| 442.525 | + | 131.8 | FM | Benton | Russiaville |
| 442.575 | + | 173.8 | FM | Benton | Frankfort |
| 443.675 | + | 88.5 | FM | Benton | Attica |
| 444.725 | + | 173.8 | FM | Benton | West Lafayette |
| 444.825 | + | 173.8 | FM | Benton | Fowler |
| 147.000 | +0.6 | 131.8 | FM | Lake | Merrillville |
| 147.240 | +0.6 | 131.8 | FM | Lake | St. John |
| 442.075 | +5 | 131.8 | FM | Lake | Merrillville |
| 146.775 | — | 131.8 | FM | Porter | Porter |
| 442.250 | — | 131.8 | FM | Porter | Porter |
| 145.410 | - | 131.8 | FM | Starke | Starke |
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Emergency Communications
Jasper County is part of Indiana ARES District 1 (which mirrors IDHS District 1). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Jasper County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Chicago 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
Jasper County borders 7 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: