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).
Since 2000: 15 licensed operators at the end of 2000, 17 today (high of 21 in 2020). Rebuilt from FCC license records, counting each licensee at their current address, so earlier years are approximate. Indiana licensing trends
Ham Radio Clubs
- Switzerland County Amateur Radio Club (KD9QKH): scarc@kc8onw.net | Facebook
Repeaters
3 amateur radio repeaters are located in Switzerland County on the 70cm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441.675 | +5.0 | 103.5 | FM | Vevay | WB4WSB |
| 443.2 | +5.0 | 103.5 | FM/DMR | Florence | Switzerland Co ARC |
| 444.625 | +5.0 | 103.5 | FM | Florence | Switzerland Co ARC |
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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.
County emergency management
Switzerland County's emergency management agency plans for disasters and coordinates the local response. For current contact information, visit the Switzerland 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
Switzerland County is in Indiana ARES District 9. The ARRL Indiana Section's monthly report notes whether each ARES leadership position is filled or vacant.
- County Emergency Coordinator: no status given in recent Section reports.
- District 9 Emergency Coordinator: vacant, according to the October 2025 report.
To join ARES in Switzerland 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
Switzerland County's spotter training comes from the NWS Wilmington, OH office. Classes are usually held from late winter into spring and are set up together with the county emergency management agency. NWS Wilmington, OH 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 Switzerland County come from National Weather Service Wilmington, OH. Local radar: station KILN.
Nets
No net is listed as meeting in Switzerland 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 Switzerland County, searchable by ZIP code and distance, along with the statewide HF nets.
📅 Put this county in your calendar.indianahamradio.com/calendars/switzerland.ics is a subscribable calendar of Switzerland 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
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:
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