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).
Since 2000: 46 licensed operators at the end of 2000, 38 today (high of 50 in 2003). Rebuilt from FCC license records, counting each licensee at their current address, so earlier years are approximate. Indiana licensing trends
Ham Radio Clubs
- Spencer County Amateur Radio Club (KC9FTG) – affiliated with the Spencer County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), based in Rockport.
Repeaters
1 amateur radio repeater is located in Spencer County on the 2m band. Machines in bordering counties are often reachable too — see the full directory. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file; check with the sponsoring club before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.91 | -0.6 | 107.2 | FM/Fusion | Chrisney | SCEMA ARC |
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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.
County emergency management
Spencer County's emergency management agency plans for disasters and coordinates the local response. For current contact information, visit the Spencer County emergency management website.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security keeps a directory of every county's agency: IDHS county EMA directory (website link as listed there on October 26, 2026).
ARES
Spencer County is in Indiana ARES District 10. The ARRL Indiana Section's monthly report notes whether each ARES leadership position is filled or vacant.
- County Emergency Coordinator: not listed as filled or vacant; Spencer County ARES sent in its own update for the May 2026 report.
- District 10 Emergency Coordinator: no status given in recent Section reports.
To join ARES in Spencer County, find current Section leadership contacts on the ARRL Indiana Section page and the Section's emergency communications page. The ARRL also explains how ARES works.
Role status from Indiana Section News (latest issue June 2026), checked October 27, 2026. Each line uses the most recent report that mentions the position.
RACES and AUXCOMM
- Licensed amateurs anywhere in Indiana can volunteer with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's auxiliary communications team: about IDHS AUXCOMM · volunteer interest form
Skywarn spotter training
Spencer County's spotter training comes from the NWS Paducah office. Classes require registration in advance; the schedule is on the page. NWS Paducah spotter training
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. Club officers: email the same address with your club's meeting, net, event or website changes, and we will update this page.
National Weather Service office
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Spencer County come from National Weather Service Paducah, KY. Local radar: station KVWX.
Nets
No net is listed as meeting in Spencer County, but nets in the surrounding counties are very likely in range — a repeater does not stop at the county line. See the nets near Spencer County, searchable by ZIP code and distance, along with the statewide HF nets.
📅 Put this county in your calendar.indianahamradio.com/calendars/spencer.ics is a subscribable calendar of Spencer County’s nets, hamfests and exam sessions — subscribe once in Google, Apple or Outlook and it stays current on its own. Clubs without a calendar are welcome to hand it to their members as theirs.
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:
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