Kosciusko County
By the numbers: about 80,364 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 246 licensed amateur radio operators — 108 Technician, 84 General, 9 Advanced, 44 Extra, 1 Novice · 6 licensed club stations · 27 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Since 2000: 233 licensed operators at the end of 2000, 246 today (high of 286 in 2019). Rebuilt from FCC license records, counting each licensee at their current address, so earlier years are approximate. Indiana licensing trends
Ham Radio Clubs
- Hoosier Lakes Radio Club (K9CWD): hoosierlakesradioclub@gmail.com | Facebook | QRZ
Meetings: 1st Thursday monthly at 6:30 PM — County Justice Building, Warsaw, IN
Repeaters
4 amateur radio repeaters are located in Kosciusko County on the 2m and 70cm bands. Machines in bordering counties are often reachable too — see the full directory. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file; check with the sponsoring club before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.985 | -0.6 | 141.3 | FM | Warsaw | K9DEW |
| 442.85 | +5.0 | 97.4 | FM | Warsaw | Barbee Chain Of Lakes |
| 443.05 | +5.0 | 141.3 | FM | Warsaw | K9DEW |
| 444.2 | +5.0 | 141.3 | FM | Warsaw | HLRC |
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Emergency Communications
Kosciusko County is part of Indiana ARES District 2 (which mirrors IDHS District 2). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
County emergency management
Kosciusko County's emergency management agency plans for disasters and coordinates the local response. For current contact information, visit the Kosciusko County emergency management website.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security keeps a directory of every county's agency: IDHS county EMA directory (website link as listed there on October 26, 2026).
ARES
Kosciusko County is in Indiana ARES District 2. The ARRL Indiana Section's monthly report notes whether each ARES leadership position is filled or vacant.
- County Emergency Coordinator: not listed as filled or vacant; Kosciusko County ARES sent in its own update for the June 2026 report.
- District 2 Emergency Coordinator: not listed as filled or vacant; District 2 sent in its own update for the June 2026 report.
To join ARES in Kosciusko County, find current Section leadership contacts on the ARRL Indiana Section page and the Section's emergency communications page. The ARRL also explains how ARES works.
Role status from Indiana Section News (latest issue June 2026), checked October 27, 2026. Each line uses the most recent report that mentions the position.
RACES and AUXCOMM
- Licensed amateurs anywhere in Indiana can volunteer with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's auxiliary communications team: about IDHS AUXCOMM · volunteer interest form
Skywarn spotter training
Kosciusko County's spotter training comes from the NWS Northern Indiana office. The page lists the season's classes, and the office can send a training certificate after you attend. NWS Northern Indiana spotter training
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. Club officers: email the same address with your club's meeting, net, event or website changes, and we will update this page.
National Weather Service office
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Kosciusko County come from National Weather Service Northern Indiana. Local radar: station KIWX.
Nets
No net is listed as meeting in Kosciusko County, but nets in the surrounding counties are very likely in range — a repeater does not stop at the county line. See the nets near Kosciusko County, searchable by ZIP code and distance, along with the statewide HF nets.
📅 Put this county in your calendar.indianahamradio.com/calendars/kosciusko.ics is a subscribable calendar of Kosciusko County’s nets, hamfests and exam sessions — subscribe once in Google, Apple or Outlook and it stays current on its own. Clubs without a calendar are welcome to hand it to their members as theirs.
Nearby counties
Kosciusko County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too:
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