St. Joseph County
By the numbers: about 272,848 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 576 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- St. Joseph County RACES (WB9AGX): saintjosephcountyraces.com
Meetings: Monthly at 6:30 PM — River Park Library, 2022 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN
Nets: Tuesdays 7:00 PM on 147.390 MHz (PL 131.8)
Repeater(s): 147.390 MHz (+0.6, PL 131.8) FM, South Bend
- Michiana Amateur Radio Club (W9AB): w9ab.org | W9AB@arrl.net | Facebook Group | Instagram | YouTube | QRZ
Meetings: Last Thursday monthly at 7:00 PM — Grace Brethren Church, 1715 E Day Rd, Mishawaka, IN
Nets: 147.330 MHz (+, PL 131.8)
Repeaters
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View St. Joseph County Repeater ListingEmergency Communications
St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.
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