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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

1 month ago

Sunday night we'll get back at it with a simplex Emergency Communications net at 7:30 pm on 146.520 simplex. Future net days and times may vary. Watch the SEARC discord and the SEARC Facebook page, for future net notifications. Hope to hear you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

A flyer is now available for the SEARC 2023 Tailgate Swapfest! Share at your next event and with anyone who might be interested!w0zwy.org/?p=508 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

2 months ago

SEARC Swap Meet is Back in 2023! The Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that we will be brining back our annual swap meet on Saturday, July 15th from 8:00 - 12:00. This year we will be hosting the event at a new location, Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 3801 E. 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD. Keep checking this page or our website as the event approached for more information! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Tonight's meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. CT. If you wish to join via Zoom, use the link below! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

3 months ago

We hope everyone had a good time with the Super Bowl last weekend. After a break, the ARES team would like to facilitate a repeater based net this weekend.On Sunday, February 19th at 19:30 CT on the W0ZWY 146.895 MHz ( - offset, PL 146.2), Lance N4LDB will run a net and would like you to participate!You’re encouraged to check your base stations, at varying power levels to know the minimum power needed for a good report, as well as your HT’s. The net will be recorded and made available if you’d like to hear how your signals are received. We will also hold a roundtable for comments and questions. We hope to hear you on the air!SEARES ... See MoreSee Less

Join the SEARC ARES Discord Server!

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Check out the SEARC ARES community on Discord - hang out with 38 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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4 months ago

Join the SEARC ARES Discord Server!

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Check out the SEARC ARES community on Discord - hang out with 30 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

4 months ago

The 444.200 W0ZWY Repeater has been taken offline for the evening due to technical issues. We will let you know when it returns! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

Join us on Discord! Show us your shack, discuss antennas, or just rag chew. ... See MoreSee Less

Join the SEARC Discord Server!

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Check out the SEARC community on Discord - hang out with 10 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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4 months ago

Join the SEARC ARES Discord Server!

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Check out the SEARC ARES community on Discord - hang out with 7 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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