Marion County

By the numbers: about 968,460 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 1,400 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Indianapolis Radio Club (W9JP): www.indyradioclub.org | board@indyradioclub.org | Facebook | QRZ | Newsletter

  Meetings: 2nd Friday monthly at 7:30 PM — Salvation Army EDS Training Facility, 4020 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, IN

  Nets: See website for Indianapolis-area net listings

  License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Indianapolis — 2nd Saturday monthly (except May) at noon, Salvation Army EDS Training Facility, 4020 Georgetown Rd; ARRL/VEC, $15 fee, no walk-ins (register or call ahead). Details

• Indy United ARC (W9SU): W9SU@arrl.net | Facebook | QRZ
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway Amateur Radio Club (W9IMS): QRZ | groups.io

  Special-event station for races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indy 500, IndyCar Grand Prix, Brickyard 400). Work all three events in a year to earn the Checkered Flag Award.

Events

Repeaters

View the repeater listing for Marion County on RepeaterBook (opens in a new tab):

Emergency Communications

Marion 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 Marion 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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