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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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!
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The annual SEARC Swapfest will be held July 20th, 2024 and return to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls. Keep an eye on our FB page and website as the date approaches!
Looking back on Winter Field Day 2024 activities...![]()
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Follow-up: Winter Field Day 2024
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Winter Field Day 2024: A Recap of Teamwork As the fog lifted and the echoes of the last CQ calls of Winter Field Day (WFD) 2024 dissipate, we take pride in our club’s participation. This year...
The ARRL Board of Directors recently met and approved some fantastic updates. The ARRL board authorized a new, free ARRL membership for full-time students aged 21 and younger! This means students can now join the ARRL no cost and keep learning about amateur radio. If you're a student, this is a great opportunity to get involved, and expand your knowledge leveraging the resources of the ARRL. ![]()
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SEARC is proud to be an ARRL affiliated club. We also offer a discounted rate for newly licensed operators. See our website to learn more. ![]()
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Join the ARRL, join SEARC, and keep the passion for amateur radio alive#amateurradioR#ARRL##searcSEARC
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Thank you for expressing interest in our club! The club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. local time at the Minnehaha County Emergency Management Building at 608 Sigler Ave., Siou...
Join the Exciting World of Amateur Radio Fox Hunts! Have you ever heard of an amateur radio fox hunt? It’s not what you might initially think; there are no real foxes involved, rather it's an energizing combination of orienteering, problem-solving, and radio expertise. A Sioux Empire Amateur Radio club member recently hosted one, and it was an absolute blast!...![]()
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SEARC Member Puts Together Winter Fox Hunt
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Join the Exciting World of Amateur Radio Fox Hunts! Have you ever heard of an amateur radio fox hunt? It’s not what you might initially think; there are no real foxes involved, rather it’s an...
Need that specific state for your WAS Award? Check out the State & Province QSO Party Calendar maintained by N5NA. Minnesota is coming up February 3rd! 😉 (Thanks to WD0EXR for sharing!)
State & Province QSO Party Calendar
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State QSO Party Calendar sortable by state and date.