Wabash County
By the numbers: about 30,670 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · 68 licensed amateur radio operators — 41 Technician, 16 General, 1 Advanced, 9 Extra, 1 Novice · 2 licensed club stations · 5 more licenses in the FCC's two-year renewal grace period (FCC licenses, by ZIP).
Ham Radio Clubs
- Wabash County Amateur Radio Club (KB9LDZ)
Repeaters
We don’t yet have a repeater listed in Wabash County itself. These 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146.790 | — | 141.3 | FM | Grant | Marion (Primary Net/Skywarn) |
| 147.195 | — | 141.3 | FM | Grant | Marion (Backup Net/Skywarn) |
| 442.750 | — | — | FM | Grant | Grant |
| 443.400 | — | — | FM | Grant | Marion |
| 443.825 | — | — | FM | Grant | Grant |
| 444.225 | — | — | FM | Grant | Marion (NF9K) |
| 147.345 | +0.6 | 131.8 | FM | Miami | Peru |
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Emergency Communications
Wabash County is part of Indiana ARES District 3 (which mirrors IDHS District 3). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.
Severe-weather watches and warnings for Wabash County come from the National Weather Service — NWS Northern Indiana 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
Wabash County borders 6 other counties. Repeaters and clubs just across the line are usually well within range, so it is worth checking them too: