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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If you are looking for something different to do on New Years Day, Jerry Merkouris (KC0BOB) is hosting an open house at his vintage TV repair shop in Valley Springs.![]()
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The shop is set up like a late 1950s era television repair business and includes a large collection of vintage TVs, some dating back before even before KELO first went on the air. ![]()
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Open house is January 1 from 11 AM to 5 PM![]()
26472 484th Street, Valley Springs
Reminder: SEARC Holiday Party is tonight at the west Pizza Ranch (2717 W. 41st St.) from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Pay for your meal and come join us!
As we wrap up the year, we are so proud of everything we have accomplished together and how excited we are for what we will do in the future. Your involvement and support make all of this possible. This year we became a 501c3 nonprofit, which opens many new ways to support the club. Your donations may be tax deductible. If you would like to contribute, here are a few ways to do so:![]()
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- Direct monetary donations![]()
- Giving through an IRA, including Required Minimum Distributions![]()
- Workplace matching gift programs![]()
- Memorial or tribute gifts![]()
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We can provide tax receipts and any documentation needed for these types of contributions. Your support will help us continue to grow and will make even more possible in the years ahead. If you would like to give a donation by check and prefer not to mail it, feel free to contact our president, at adam@adamzimmel.com, so we can arrange a convenient time for pickup. Our treasurer can also provide a copy of our W9 if your workplace or financial institution needs it for their giving or matching programs.![]()
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Thank you to those who have already pledged or contributed this year! Your support helps us keep doing all the amazing things we do as a club. Through everyone's combined effort we completed the SDLINK upgrade at Menlo, added a museum exhibit now being enjoyed by visitors at the Lake County Museum, and purchased new HF radios. We also approved our first club Meshtastic node, hosted a Scouting event to introduce others to amateur radio, and held one of our strongest swapmeets in years. In addition, we improved dues and asset tracking through HamClubOnline, updated our constitution, upgraded our mailing list for more reliable distribution, and made it freely available to anyone locally interested in amateur radio, along with much more.![]()
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Here is some information you might need if you choose to donate:![]()
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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club![]()
EIN: 33-2529943![]()
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Thank you for being part of the club and for helping support it. If you have any questions at all, please reach out via Facebook or our website.
Interested in amateur radio or just curious about what we do? ![]()
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Licensed or not, you are invited to join the SEARC monthly meeting at the Minnehaha County Emergency Management building.![]()
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Last month, the Lake County Museum in Madison SD took delivery of Magnus Olson - N0GUS’s interactive Morse code museum display and game. Come hear more about this project and learn what our club is working on next.![]()
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Our next meeting is on Tuesday, December 2nd at:![]()
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SEARC Monthly Meeting![]()
608 N Sigler Ave![]()
Sioux Falls, SD 57101![]()
7:30 PM![]()
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Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and stop by to say hello!
Attention Meshtastic Users - there will be a node active on a SpiderBeam w/ GPS at the 2025 SEARC HamFest, so you'll be able to see it on your app when you're within range. Be interesting to see how far away it gets picked up. Look for Rick’s call sign in the ID, NX0Z.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Westminster Presbyterian Church – 3801 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD for the HamFest. Swap meet starts at 8 a.m. with the first program from the ARRL starting at 9 a.m.!
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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The activities for tomorrow are set!![]()
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Forums:![]()
- 09:00 – ARRL News / Updates![]()
- 10:00 – Meshtastic Presentation![]()
- 11:00 – WinLink Presentation![]()
Swap Meet: 08:00-12:00![]()
- No charge for tables![]()
Raffle & Prizes![]()
- Drawn every half hour![]()
- Buy tickets at the main tent![]()
Apparel available from Thunder Gear![]()
Food available on-site![]()
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See you bright and early tomorrow morning!
w0zwy.org
SEARC is proud to be hosing the ARRL sanctioned 2025 Hamfest! Date: Saturday, July 19th, 2025Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church – 3801 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls...
Don’t forget the 2025 SEARC HamFest, this weekend!![]()
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Forums:![]()
- 09:00 – ARRL News / Updates![]()
- 10:00 – Meshtastic Presentation![]()
- 11:00 – WinLink Presentation![]()
Swap Meet: 08:00-12:00![]()
Raffle & Prizes![]()
Apparel available from Thunder Gear![]()
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Hope to see you there!
w0zwy.org
SEARC is proud to be hosing the ARRL sanctioned 2025 Hamfest! Date: Saturday, July 19th, 2025Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church – 3801 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls...