Perry County
By the numbers: about 19,209 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 29 licensed amateur radio operators — 14 Technician, 11 General, 4 Extra · 1 licensed club station · 2 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Perry County Amateur Radio Club (KC9OBN)
- Perry County RACES (KC9OBN): QRZ — Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, Tell City, Perry County, IN.
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Perry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.045 | + | 103.5 | FM/Fusion | Crawford | Orange County |
| 444.025 | + | 103.5 | FM | Crawford | Orange County |
| 147.195 | — | 107.2 | FM/Fusion | Dubois | Jasper |
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Emergency Communications
Perry County is part of Indiana ARES District 10 (which mirrors IDHS District 10). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Perry County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Louisville 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
Perry County borders 3 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: