Monroe County
By the numbers: about 139,342 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 386 licensed amateur radio operators — 185 Technician, 121 General, 11 Advanced, 68 Extra, 1 Novice · 2 licensed club stations · 36 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (K9DIY): bloomingtonradio.club | Facebook | groups.io | QRZ
Meetings: 1st Friday monthly at 7:00 PM — First United Church (Roger Williams Hall), 2420 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN; also on Zoom
Nets: Mondays 7:30 PM on 146.64 MHz (PL 136.5) — Monroe County ARES Net; Mondays 8:00 PM on 146.580 MHz simplex; Thursdays 8:00 PM on 146.64 MHz (PL 136.5)
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@gmail.com | QRZ
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
Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.640 | - | 136.5 | FM | Bloomington (WB9TLH) | Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (K9DIY) |
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Emergency 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.
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 Monroe County
4 nets meet regularly in Monroe County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Bloomington Amateur Radio Club Net
- Bloomington Amateur Radio Club Simplex Net
- Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association (SIARA) Wednesday Net
- Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association (SIARA) Friday Net
Nearby counties
Monroe County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: