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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Justin Peasley
18 hours ago
Can we create a SEARC Facebook group for the purpose of discussion and sharing of general information and media? ... See MoreSee Less
Mark your calendars for July 17th, 2021! We will be holding our annual SEARC Swap Meet at exit 73 / Tea, SD exit on I-29 again this year! Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more information as the day approaches. ... See MoreSee Less
In 1917, Charles, then 13 years old, joined the new Sioux Falls Radio Club, and his interest took off. Two years later he joined the YMCA Boys Radio Club. Charles absorbed all he could on radio broadc...
Hello all! Soon to be new member as XYL and I have purchased a 2nd home just outside Garretson. We'll still be spending most of our time in FL but over the next year or so, much more in SD. Looking forward to it! You can see a picture of the new home on my QRZ page. Best DX! Bob - W4PG ... See MoreSee Less
Having trouble hitting the State Net repeater: 444.825. Could someone give me the specific settings for this. I've programed it from repeater book but still having trouble transmitting on it. Can receive transmissions well. ... See MoreSee Less
Is there a local or regional facebook group that I can join? I am new to amateur radio and have a lot of questions as well as a lot to learn. I hope that knowledge will help me with my mic fright.KF0DQH ... See MoreSee Less
The weekly SEARC Tuesday Night net has been moved to the W0ZWY 444.200 Mhz. repeater for the time being. Join us each Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. and check-in. The W0ZWY 146.895 Mhz. repeater continues to experience issues that the technical committee works to correct. ... See MoreSee Less
SEARC Operates the W0ZWY & W0FSD repeaters in the Sioux Falls area, along with supporting repeaters run by the South Dakota Link. Standing Nets All stations are welcomed to check-in to any net!...
