Owen County

By the numbers: about 21,532 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 107 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active 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

View the repeater listing for Owen County on RepeaterBook (opens in a new tab):

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.

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