Owen County
By the numbers: about 21,532 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 87 licensed amateur radio operators — 51 Technician, 18 General, 3 Advanced, 15 Extra · 3 licensed club stations · 16 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Owen County Amateur Radio Association (K9QZX): kc9oww@gmail.com | QRZ
Meetings: 3rd Saturday monthly at 9:00 AM — Spencer Christian Church, 157 S Montgomery St, Spencer, IN
Nets: Owen County ARES Net Wednesdays at 7:00 PM on 146.985 MHz (PL 136.5); 1st Wednesday on the Gosport 146.895 MHz (PL 136.5) repeater
Repeater(s): 146.985 MHz (−0.6, PL 136.5) FM, Spencer
Repeaters
Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Owen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.985 | -0.6 | 136.5 | FM | Spencer | Owen County Amateur Radio Association (K9QZX) |
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Emergency Communications
Owen County is part of Indiana ARES District 7 (which mirrors IDHS District 7). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Owen 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 Owen County
One net meets regularly in Owen County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Owen County ARES Net
Nearby counties
Owen County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: