Johnson County

By the numbers: about 167,819 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 374 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Mid-State Amateur Radio Club (W9MID): midstatehams.org | Facebook | QRZ

  Meetings: 3rd Saturday monthly at 8:00 AM — REMC, 750 International Drive, Franklin, IN

  Nets: Sundays 7:00 PM on 146.835 MHz (PL 151.4); Tuesdays 8:00 PM on 443.525 MHz via WIRES-X

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  Repeater(s): 146.835 MHz (−0.6, PL 151.4) FM, Greenwood; 443.525 MHz (+5, PL 151.4) FM/C4FM/WIRES-X, Greenwood

  License exams: The club runs VE test sessions (ARRL VEC) in Franklin — following the monthly meeting on the 3rd Saturday (except September and December), testing from ~9:00 AM; all three classes offered, $15 fee ($5 under 18); pre-register by the Wednesday before, no walk-ins. Details

Repeaters

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Emergency Communications

Johnson 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 Johnson County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.

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