Martin County
By the numbers: about 9,897 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 66 licensed amateur radio operators — 37 Technician, 16 General, 13 Extra · 1 licensed club station · 5 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Martin County Amateur Radio Club (K9MRT): martincountyamateurradioclub.com | mcarc-board@googlegroups.com | QRZ
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 7:00 PM — Martin County EMA Building, 4-H Fairgrounds (US Hwy 50), Loogootee, IN
Nets: Thursdays at 9:00 PM on 145.210 MHz (Shoals) and 9:15 PM on 147.285 MHz (Loogootee), PL 107.2
Repeater(s): 147.285 MHz (PL 107.2) FM & C4FM, Loogootee; 145.210 MHz (PL 107.2) FM & C4FM, Shoals
Repeaters
Our directory lists 2 amateur radio repeaters in Martin County on the 2m band. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.210 | — | 107.2 | FM/Fusion | Shoals | Martin County Amateur Radio Club (K9MRT) |
| 147.285 | — | 107.2 | FM/Fusion | Loogootee | Martin County Amateur Radio Club (K9MRT) |
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Emergency Communications
Martin County is part of Indiana ARES District 10 (which mirrors IDHS District 10). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Martin 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 Martin County
2 nets meet regularly in Martin County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Martin County Amateur Radio Club Net (Shoals)
- Martin County Amateur Radio Club Net (Loogootee)
Nearby counties
Martin County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: