Starke County
By the numbers: about 23,206 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 71 licensed amateur radio operators — 27 Technician, 21 General, 3 Advanced, 19 Extra, 1 Novice · 3 licensed club stations · 13 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Starke County Amateur Radio Club (W9JOZ): www.w9joz.org | starkecountyamateurradioclub@gmail.com
Meetings: 3rd Thursday monthly at 7:00 PM — Knox Community Center, Lake & Pearl Streets, Knox, IN
Nets: Saturdays 8:00 PM on 145.410 MHz (PL 131.8)
Repeater(s): 145.410 MHz (−, PL 131.8) FM (KN9OX)
Repeaters
Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Starke County on the 2m band. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file — check with the sponsoring club or RepeaterBook before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.410 | - | 131.8 | FM | Starke | Starke County Amateur Radio Club (W9JOZ) |
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Emergency Communications
Starke County is part of Indiana ARES District 2 (which mirrors IDHS District 2). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Starke County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana 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.
Nets in Starke County
One net meets regularly in Starke County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Starke County Amateur Radio Club Net
Nearby counties
Starke County borders 5 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: