Posey County
By the numbers: about 25,040 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 64 licensed amateur radio operators — 34 Technician, 16 General, 2 Advanced, 12 Extra · 2 licensed club stations · 6 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Posey County Amateur Radio Club (KC9SIL)
- Posey County RACES (KC9SIL) — Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, Mount Vernon, Posey County, IN.
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Posey County itself. These 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.790 | -0.6 | 88.5 | FM | Vanderburgh | Evansville |
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Emergency Communications
Posey 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 Posey County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Paducah 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
Posey County borders 2 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: