Spencer County
By the numbers: about 19,910 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 38 licensed amateur radio operators — 14 Technician, 16 General, 2 Advanced, 6 Extra · 1 licensed club station · 7 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Spencer County Amateur Radio Club (KC9FTG) – affiliated with the Spencer County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), based in Rockport.
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Spencer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.195 | — | 107.2 | FM/Fusion | Dubois | Jasper |
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Emergency Communications
Spencer 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 Spencer 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
Spencer County borders 3 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: