LaPorte County
By the numbers: about 111,706 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 242 licensed amateur radio operators — 103 Technician, 73 General, 7 Advanced, 59 Extra · 1 licensed club station · 29 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club (K9JSI): lpcarc.org | Facebook | info@lpcarc.org | QRZ
Meetings: 1st Saturday monthly at 8:00 AM — Sugar Bowl Restaurant, 402 W US 20, Michigan City, IN; also Thursdays 8:00 AM at Mama T's Diner
Nets: Wednesdays 7:00 PM CDT on 146.970 MHz (PL 131.8) — 970 Net
Repeater(s): 146.610 MHz (−0.6, PL 131.8) FM, LaPorte (K9JSI); 146.970 MHz (−0.6, PL 131.8) FM/C4FM, LaPorte (W9LY); 441.950 MHz (+5, PL 131.8) FM/C4FM/WIRES-X, LaPorte (W9LY)
License exams: The club's VE testing page directs candidates to the Porter County VE Team sessions in Valparaiso — held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM Central at the MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr.; online testing, pre-register via HamStudy.org. Details
Repeaters
Our directory lists 3 amateur radio repeaters in LaPorte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.610 | -0.6 | 131.8 | FM | LaPorte (K9JSI) | LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club (K9JSI) |
| 146.970 | -0.6 | 131.8 | FM/Fusion | LaPorte (W9LY) | LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club (K9JSI) |
| 441.950 | +5 | 131.8 | FM/Fusion | LaPorte (W9LY) | LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club (K9JSI) |
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Emergency Communications
LaPorte 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 LaPorte County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana 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 LaPorte County
One net meets regularly in LaPorte County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- LaPorte County Amateur Radio Club Info Net
Nearby counties
LaPorte County borders 3 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: