Johnson County
By the numbers: about 167,819 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 340 licensed amateur radio operators — 152 Technician, 91 General, 12 Advanced, 83 Extra, 2 Novice · 6 licensed club stations · 31 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC 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
Our directory lists 2 amateur radio repeaters in Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.835 | -0.6 | 151.4 | FM | Greenwood | Mid-State Amateur Radio Club (W9MID) |
| 443.525 | +5 | 151.4 | FM/Fusion | Greenwood | Mid-State Amateur Radio Club (W9MID) |
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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.
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 Johnson County
2 nets meet regularly in Johnson County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Mid-State Amateur Radio Club Net
- Mid-State Amateur Radio Club WIRES-X Net
Nearby counties
Johnson County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: