Rush County

By the numbers: about 16,847 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 45 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Blue River Valley Amateur Radio Society (W9NTP): brvars.com | K9SVL@arrl.net | QRZ

  ARRL-affiliated club (based in Shelbyville) that serves as repeater trustee for the Rush County EMA.

  Nets: Rush County Net Mondays at 7:00 PM on 147.000 MHz (PL 127.3)

  Repeater(s): 147.000 MHz (+, PL 127.3) FM, Rush County (WIFE Tower); 442.600 MHz (+, PL 127.3) FM, Rush County (WIFE Tower); 441.325 MHz (+) DMR (Brandmeister), Rushville

• Rushville Indiana Repeater Association (WJ9E): rushvillerepeater.weebly.com | Facebook | wj9e1977@yahoo.com | QRZ

  Nets: Thursdays at 9:00 PM on 147.000 MHz (PL 127.3)

Repeaters

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

Emergency Communications

Rush County is part of Indiana ARES District 6 (which mirrors IDHS District 6). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.

Severe-weather watches and warnings for Rush 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.