Saturday, October 17 has two SEARC activities running at the same time, one in Sioux Falls and one at Lake Vermillion. Go to whichever fits you, or spend the morning at one and the afternoon at the other.
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA): 9 AM to 2 PM
The club is helping Scouts make radio contacts at Prairie Peaks Council in Sioux Falls. We’ll be in the Community Room on the north side of the building.
Address: 800 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
This is the easy one to bring the family to. All youth and adults are welcome to stop by, listen in as the Scouts make contacts, and learn what amateur radio is about. You don’t need a license to visit.
Bring a sack lunch and something to drink and discover amateur radio.
Support Your Parks Weekend: 9 AM to 3 PM
Chad, NB0E, is hosting at Picnic Shelter 1 at Lake Vermillion. (Congratulations to Chad on his Extra upgrade and new callsign.) The plan is to set up radios and antennas and get the park on the air on CW, voice and digital.
If you’re new to portable operating, come see how a field station gets put together and ask whatever you want. There’s no pressure to bring a radio or get on the air. You can just hang out.
- Talk-in: 146.52 MHz simplex
- Park entry: A state park sticker or day pass is required.
Pick one or split the day
JOTA wraps up at 2 p.m. and the park operation runs until 3 p.m.. Licensed or not, Technician or Extra, you’re welcome at both. Come say hello.