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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Thank you to the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota for hosting SEARC for SkyWarn Recognition Day 2024! We were able to make a number of contacts with NWS offices across the nation and had a great tour and discussions with NWS staff. Looking forward to next year!
The Maple Grove Radio Club (K0LTC) is holding an online technician licensing class starting in February. See the club's website for more information! Great opportunity to get your start in amateur radio.
Technicians License Preparation Class
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The Technician class license is the entry-level license of choice for most new ham radio operators. To earn the Technician license requires passing one examination totaling 35 questions on radio theor...
The Hurricane Watch Net will be starting operations later today on 20m and 40m. Please keep these frequencies clear for reports / emergency responses. You can get more information on the incoming hurricane Milton from the HWN Activation Plans.![]()
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The Hurricane Watch Net - (Activation Plans)
www.hwn.org
The Hurricane Watch Net, Amateur Radio Serving the National Hurricane Center and Mankind Since 1965. The HWN provides up to date tropical weather information for the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific. Subs...
Upcoming Hamfest! ![]()
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Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Morningside Lutheran Church, 700 So. Martha St., in Sioux City, IA. ![]()
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Flea market setup is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. General admission begins at 9 a.m. Admission is $5. Flea market tables are $10 and include admission. To reserve a table, contact K0UX at ttjarman@gmail.com. ![]()
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Seminars will be held at 9:30 (propagation) and 10:30 (pirate, spy, & clandestine radio) with an ARRL presentation at 11:30 a.m.![]()
Prizes will be given away throughout the morning (including ten ![]()
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Talkpod Technology HTs) with the major prizes (Rig Expert AA-55 Zoom and Signal Link USB) given away at about 12:45 p.m. Food and drink will be available to purchase. VE testing will be held at 1 p.m.
Reminder that tomorrow is the Brewster, MN Hamfest! Who’s going to make the trip east?
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Come join the Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club for the 2024 ARRL field day this Saturday (June 22nd) and Sunday. Field Day activities will be held at the Minnehaha County Emergency Management building. Setup will start around 9:30 AM with the event commencing at 1 PM on Saturday.  Field Day runs through 1 PM central time on Sunday. Come socialize, operate, and learn more about the amateur radio hobby. Stations will be set up for phone, CW, and digital. 
The Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual swap meet on Saturday, July 20th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will be returning to Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 3801 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD. A flyer is now available (pdf) for posting in the community, at your most recent meeting or to provide to anyone who would be interested!![]()
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Flyer for 2024 Tailgate Swapfest Available
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The Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual swap meet on Saturday, July 20th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will be returning to Westminster Presby....
Reminder: Tomorrow night is the annual Storm Spotter Training, provided by the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota, starting at 7 p.m. CT as the Washington Pavilion. ![]()
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Due to this training, our Tuesday Night net will begin at 6:15 p.m. CT on the 146.895 W0ZWY repeater.
Saturday, April 20th, SEARC gathered for the "Support your Parks" spring POTA Special Event at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in Brandon, SD. This event was part of the Parks on the Air (POTA) program, which aims to promote amateur radio activity in parks and recreational areas across the country. POTA provides a unique opportunity for amateur radio operators to combine their love for radio communication with their passion for the outdoors....![]()
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Big Sioux Rec. Area Radio Active for POTA Weekend
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Saturday, April 20th, SEARC gathered for the “Support your Parks” spring POTA Special Event at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in Brandon, SD. This event was part of the Parks on the Air ...
Today, Saturday, April 20th, is the Support your Parks POTA Special Event. The Club will be at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in Brandon to participate. Setup starts at 9am as we check in to the Saturday morning Trader Swap Net on the 444.200 repeater.![]()
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This is an excellent opportunity to get on the air, ask questions, see portable stations, and network with fellow operators. A grill will be available for use, but you will need to bring your own food. ![]()
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You will also need a park pass, but if you have a 2023 pass it is good until the middle of May.![]()
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Hope to see you at Big Sioux Recreation Areas or work fellow ops on the air!