The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Association (NIARA)  is a not for profit organization of amateur (ham) radio operators located in the city of Auburn in Dekalb county Indiana. Read More

Join us on the air

The W9OU repeater is owned and operated by the NIARA and can be found at frequency 147.015 with a +600Khz offset PL Tone of 141.3 is required. Join us any time on the air at this frequency or for the Tri-State two meter amateur net Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm , the ARES training net at 7:00pm on Wednesday, or Sunday’s at 7:00pm for the Circle of Friends Prayer net. 

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DIGITAL VOICE RADIO
2M 70CM DMR, D-STAR, FUSION (C4FM), WIRESX, P25, NXDN, M17  Click here for information. 

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Other events

  • February 1, 2025
    • Dekalb County W5YI Amateur Radio Testing9:00 am - 11:00 amThe DeKalb County W5YI group will be conducting amateur radio testing. This is an opportunity to either get your amateur radio license or upgrade your current license. People testing for Technician License must have an FRN number. We do use Social Security Numbers. The cost of the test will be $14 due at the time of the test. You will need two forms of ID one of which must have a photo. If you are upgrading your current amateur radio license please bring a copy of your current license with you. This copy will not be returned. You can test for all three license classes in succession for just one payment of $14 if you pass each one. Comfort Suite Inn
      1137 W 15st, Auburn, Indiana 46706
      In the Conference Room on the first floor       Map

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Upcoming Training

  • January 7, 2025
    • Technician Class Session6:00 pm - 8:00 pmTechnician Class Session Ham Radio, Call Signs, Control, Mind the Rules Instructor: KB9QG - Jeff Comfort Suites
      1137 W 15th
      Auburn, Indiana 46706       Map

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