Steuben County
By the numbers: about 34,917 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 124 licensed amateur radio operators — 53 Technician, 44 General, 7 Advanced, 20 Extra · 3 licensed club stations · 10 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Land of Lakes Amateur Radio Club (W9LKI): Facebook | n9yk@arrl.net
Meetings: Mondays at 6:30 PM — Angola Public Library, Angola, IN
Nets: ARES Net Thursdays at 7:00 PM on 147.210 MHz (K9HD)
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Steuben County itself. These 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147.015 | +0.6 | 141.3 | FM | DeKalb | Auburn |
| 441.9625 | +5.0 | — | FM | DeKalb | Auburn |
| 444.825 | +5.0 | 141.3 | FM | DeKalb | DeKalb |
View Steuben County on RepeaterBookBrowse all Indiana repeaters
Emergency Communications
Steuben County is part of Indiana ARES District 3 (which mirrors IDHS District 3). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Steuben 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 Steuben County
One net meets regularly in Steuben County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Land of Lakes Amateur Radio Club ARES Net
Nearby counties
Steuben County borders 2 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: