Switzerland County
By the numbers: about 10,019 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 17 licensed amateur radio operators — 7 Technician, 5 General, 5 Extra · 1 more license in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Switzerland County Amateur Radio Club (KD9QKH): scarc@kc8onw.net | Facebook
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Switzerland County itself. These 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.170 | -0.6 | 103.5 | FM | Jefferson | Madison |
| 443.475 | +5 | 103.5 | FM | Jefferson | Madison |
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Emergency Communications
Switzerland County is part of Indiana ARES District 9 (which mirrors IDHS District 9). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Switzerland County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Wilmington, OH 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
Switzerland County borders 3 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: