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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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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

2 weeks ago

We are excited to have the SD Link back in Sioux Falls. A special thanks to our climbers, Ed, W0SD and Aiden, W0MOD. Thanks also to our ground crew, Dale, KE0RJ, Carsen KD0TTD, John, WN0P, Jeff, WD0EXR, Steve, KD0WSV and Adam, W0ZML. Thanks to Tom, AB0TV for funding the DB-408 antenna. Carsen, KD0TTD made a drone video of the tower site, see below! ... See MoreSee Less

Menlo Tower - SEARC

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Check out South Dakota Drone - www.youtube.com/channel/UCohmDxgB3m4HMSak70ebDQgNewly installed antennas atop the Menlo Avenue water tower in Sioux Fa...

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

2 weeks ago

The South Dakota Link has returned to Sioux Falls on UHF! The SF UHF repeater is back on the air and linked to the system! Get on the air statewide. www.sdlink.org ... See MoreSee Less

SDLINK | "Connecting South Dakota's Radio Amateurs"

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- South Dakota's Statewide Repeater System

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

4 weeks ago

Looking for a chance to get on HF? Newly licensed and don't have a rig on the air yet? An Elmer who just loves to play radio? Come to the meeting early and we'll be operating under the club call. This is also a great opportunity for Technicians to enjoy some new bands with an Extra at hand.We'll be setting up around 6:30 p.m. Tonight, before the meeting. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

With the impending hurricane, amateur radio operators are preparing on the air. Check out the frequencies below to monitor traffic. As always, keep these frequencies clear for storm related traffic and chip in if you can help relay. Maritime Mobile Services Net 14.300 MHz (www.mmsn.org)South Florida ARES Net 3.940 MHz North Florida ARES Net 3.950 MHzCentral Gulf Coast Hurricane Net 3.945 MHzHurricane Watch Net 14.325 MHz & 7.268 MHz (hwn.org)SARNET - Florida's State Wide Connected Repeater System (www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/35392)Thank you to WD0EXR for the information on tonight’s net! ... See MoreSee Less

The Hurricane Watch Net

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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...

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

Upcoming HamFest in Elk Point, SD on August 27th! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

Thanks to Ray (WB0HHM) for sharing footage of Field Day 1972 / 1973 at the Fair Grounds! Some great film. If you know anyone in the video, tag them in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

Thanks to everyone who came out to participate in Field Day 2022! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

6 months ago

The antenna issues on the 146.895 repeater have been repaired. We will resume our Tuesday night net on this repeater starting this week. Thank you to Vantek Communications for their work in fixing this issue! ... See MoreSee Less

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