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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!

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

2 days ago

Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
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:- Direct monetary donations- Giving through an IRA, including Required Minimum Distributions- Workplace matching gift programs- Memorial or tribute giftsWe 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.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.Here is some information you might need if you choose to donate:Sioux Empire Amateur Radio ClubEIN: 33-2529943Thank 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. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

6 days ago

Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
Interested in amateur radio or just curious about what we do? Licensed or not, you are invited to join the SEARC monthly meeting at the Minnehaha County Emergency Management building.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.Our next meeting is on Tuesday, December 2nd at:SEARC Monthly Meeting608 N Sigler AveSioux Falls, SD 571017:30 PMEveryone is welcome. Bring a friend and stop by to say hello! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

4 months ago

Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
 Take the trip to Sioux City on September 20!  ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

4 months ago

Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
Just a reminder about the upcoming K0HW Hamfest this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club

5 months ago

Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
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. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club is feeling thankful.

5 months ago

Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
A big thank you to all of our sponsors! Please visit them and thank them for supporting the SEARC HamFest.- ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio- Big Kansas Coils- Heil Sound- N3fjp Software- Powerwerx- Radioddity- thunder gear- Tigertronics ... See MoreSee Less
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