Welcome to the Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club (SEARC) website. SEARC is a diverse group of amateur radio operators (Hams) that are interested in learning, collaborating and promoting the hobby, sport and service of amateur radio in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota metropolitan area and southeast South Dakota. SEARC is an ARRL affiliated club.
We hope you find this website to be a valuable tool and resource for members and non-members alike. Please provide your feedback, comments and suggestions. You may also follow our activities on QRZ.com or Like us on Facebook. Both Hams and non-Hams are encouraged to participate in our club, nets and club activities. All are welcome!
73’s & Best regards,
Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club Membership
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The June SEARC Business Meeting will be streamed here, following our weekly 2M net. Check-in via chat or live on the 146.895 Mhz. W0ZWY Repeater. Net starts at 18:45, with the meeting following around 19:00.
We will be live streaming our June business meeting on Facebook and on the 146.895 repeater, starting at 19:00 CDT! Check-ins for the net will be taken via chat. Check the page for the link once we’re live.
SEARC monthly business meeting will be streamed on Facebook and live on the 146.895 W0ZWY repeater in Sioux Falls.
SEARC monthly business meeting will be streamed on Facebook and live on the 146.895 W0ZWY repeater in Sioux Falls.
The different arms of this hobby are amazing. Who knew Zombie hunting was a radio thing? 73!
Long-Lost U.S. Military Satellite Found By Amateur Radio Operator
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Scott Tilley, a Canadian ham radio enthusiast, used his spare time during COVID-19 lockdown to track down a signal from LES-5, an experimental communications satellite launched in 1967.An ARRL member? New benefits are headed your way...
ARRL Announces New Benefits for Members
www.arrl.org
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Weather Service Spotter Training class, originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 has now been moved to an online class.
The classes are scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00PM, Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM and Monday, April 20 at 1:00 PM.
You must pre-register for the class. Please use the URL below to take you to the registration page.
NWS Sioux Falls 2020 Virtual Severe Weather Awareness Training
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This story map describes the responsibilities of being a storm spotter, lists the dates and locations for our 2020 storm spotter talks, and allows users to find the closest talk to their house.Amateur radio operators are helping design respirators from common materials. What a great way to help!
Radio Amateurs Team Up to Help University Design Low-Cost Ventilator
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The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.Starting in January, the ARRL will publish a new magazine for novice to intermediate operators... Read more below!
ARRL to Launch New On the Air Magazine in January
www.arrl.org
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
