Washington County

By the numbers: about 28,205 residents (2023 U.S. Census estimate) · roughly 76 licensed amateur radio operators (FCC active licenses, by ZIP).

Ham Radio Clubs

• Washington County Amateur Radio Club (KB9KPG). Sponsors the KB9KPG 146.655 MHz repeater (Salem, PL 103.5), which is ARES and RACES affiliated and coordinated by the Indiana Repeater Council.

Repeaters

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

Emergency Communications

Washington County is part of Indiana ARES District 8 (which mirrors IDHS District 8). Learn how amateur radio supports emergencies in Indiana — ARES, RACES, and Skywarn — on our EmComm page.

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

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