Marshall County
By the numbers: about 46,352 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 127 licensed amateur radio operators — 61 Technician, 37 General, 4 Advanced, 25 Extra · 2 licensed club stations · 14 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Marshall County Amateur Radio Club (K9ZLQ): www.k9zlq.com | Facebook | QRZ
Meetings: 4th Monday monthly at 7:00 PM — Cornerstone Church, Argos, IN
Nets: Thursdays 7:30 PM on 146.670 MHz (PL 131.8) — ARES Net
Repeater(s): 146.670 MHz (−, PL 131.8) FM, Culver; 443.250 MHz (+, PL 131.8) FM, Culver
License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Argos — 4th Monday at 8:00 PM, Cornerstone Church. Details
Repeaters
Our directory lists 2 amateur radio repeaters in Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.670 | - | 131.8 | FM | Culver | Marshall County Amateur Radio Club (K9ZLQ) |
| 443.250 | + | 131.8 | FM | Culver | Marshall County Amateur Radio Club (K9ZLQ) |
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Emergency Communications
Marshall 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.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Marshall 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 Marshall County
One net meets regularly in Marshall County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Marshall County ARES Net
Nearby counties
Marshall County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: