Monroe County
By the numbers: about 139,342 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 427 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (K9DIY): bloomingtonradio.club | Facebook | groups.io | QRZ
Meetings: 1st Wednesday monthly at 7:00 PM — First United Church, 2420 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN
Nets: Mondays 7:30 PM on 146.64 MHz (PL 136.5); Mondays 8:00 PM on 146.580 MHz simplex
Repeater(s): 146.640 MHz (−, PL 136.5) FM, Bloomington (WB9TLH)
License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Bloomington — at First United Church, 2420 E 3rd St, sessions begin at noon (arrive by 11:30 AM); $15 ARRL sitting fee, walk-ins accepted (seating request preferred). Details
- Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association (SIARA) (N9SIA): Facebook | 73siara.org | 73siara@gmail.com | QRZ | Blog
Meetings: 3rd Friday monthly, 6:00–8:00 PM — IU Innovation Center, Room 105, 2711 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN
Nets: Wednesdays 7:30 PM on 146.640 MHz (PL 136.5); Fridays 8:00 PM on 146.640 MHz
Repeaters
View the repeater listing for Monroe County on RepeaterBook (opens in a new tab):
View Monroe County Repeater ListingEmergency Communications
Monroe County is part of Indiana ARES District 8 (which mirrors IDHS District 8). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Monroe 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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