Ohio County
By the numbers: about 6,004 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 7 licensed amateur radio operators — 4 Technician, 1 General, 2 Extra · 2 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
No amateur radio club is based in Ohio County (Indiana's smallest county). Hams in the area are served by clubs in adjacent counties:
- Laughery Valley Amateur Radio Club — Lawrenceburg (Dearborn County): lvarc.org | Facebook
Meetings: 1st Thursday monthly at 7:30 PM — Dearborn County EMA, 401 W High St, Lawrenceburg, IN
Repeaters: 147.285, 224.840, 443.875 MHz (PL 146.2)
License exams: The club runs VE test sessions in Lawrenceburg at 1:00 PM on a Sunday, all license classes; Laurel VEC, no fee (obtain an FCC FRN beforehand). No next session date is currently posted, so check with the club before making the trip. Details
- Switzerland County Amateur Radio Club — East Enterprise (Switzerland County): scarc@kc8onw.net | Facebook
Meetings: Monthly at East Enterprise Volunteer Fire Department, East Enterprise, IN
Also check neighboring county pages: Dearborn County, Switzerland County.
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Ohio County itself. These 3 machines sit in the bordering counties, and VHF/UHF repeaters routinely reach well past a county line — from higher ground you can often work several of them:
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | County | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.285 | +0.6 | 146.2 | FM | Dearborn | Lawrenceburg |
| 224.840 | -1.6 | 146.2 | FM | Dearborn | Lawrenceburg |
| 443.875 | +5.0 | 146.2 | FM | Dearborn | Lawrenceburg |
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Emergency Communications
Ohio County is part of Indiana ARES District 9 (which mirrors IDHS District 9). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Ohio County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Wilmington, OH 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.
Nearby counties
Ohio County borders 3 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: