Tipton County

By the numbers: about 15,256 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 67 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Tipton County Amateur Radio Club (K9TRC): www.k9trc.org | k9trc@arrl.net | Facebook | kd9bzd@arrl.net

  Meetings: 2nd Saturday monthly at 8:30 AM — Cicero Township Volunteer Fire Department, 750 Development Drive, Tipton, IN

  Nets: Mondays 7:00 PM on 145.280 MHz (PL 131.8); also 443.125 MHz (PL 131.8)

  Repeater(s): 145.280 MHz (−, PL 131.8) FM, Kempton; 443.125 MHz (+, PL 131.8) FM, Tipton; 443.700 MHz (+, PL 131.8) FM, Sharpsville

Repeaters

View the repeater listing for Tipton County on RepeaterBook (opens in a new tab):

Emergency Communications

Tipton County is part of Indiana ARES District 6 (which mirrors IDHS District 6). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.

Severe-weather watches and warnings for Tipton County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Indianapolis office. Trained Skywarn spotters relay reports during severe weather; see our EmComm page.

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