Vanderburgh County
By the numbers: about 179,810 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 327 licensed amateur radio operators — 143 Technician, 94 General, 12 Advanced, 73 Extra, 5 Novice · 4 licensed club stations · 30 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Tri-State Amateur Radio Society (W9OG): w9og.net | info@w9og.net | Facebook | groups.io | Newsletter | Hamfest | QRZ
Meetings: 2nd Thursday monthly at 7:00 PM — Vanderburgh County EMA, Evansville, IN
Nets: Wednesdays 8:00 PM CT on 146.79 MHz (PL 88.5); also 10m ragchew net after
Repeater(s): 146.790 MHz (−0.6, PL 88.5) FM, Evansville
Repeaters
Our directory lists 1 amateur radio repeater in Vanderburgh County on the 2m band. A dash means we don’t have that detail on file — check with the sponsoring club or RepeaterBook before you rely on it.
| Frequency | Offset | Tone | Mode | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.790 | -0.6 | 88.5 | FM | Evansville | Tri-State Amateur Radio Society (W9OG) |
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Emergency Communications
Vanderburgh County is part of Indiana ARES District 10 (which mirrors IDHS District 10). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Vanderburgh County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Paducah 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 Vanderburgh County
One net meets regularly in Vanderburgh County. Visitors are welcome to check in — see the full Indiana net schedule for statewide nets too.
- Tri-State Amateur Radio Society Net
Nearby counties
Vanderburgh County borders 3 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: