Ice Station WØJH 2014
2018 WØTBC Memorial Award-NØDRX
2023 Simonet Memorial Award
2020 S.A.R.A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Release to Listen Award 2013
SARA Field Day 2011
May 14th Fox Hunt! What Fun!
Fitzgerald Crew 2011
Split Rock 2013
Ice Station WØJH 2014

SARA This Week Oct 22 – Oct 28

Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald Special Event Nov 3-5

This is our 19th annual Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald Special Event. We’ll be operating from the usual facility, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Trail Center, per the following:

  • Friday, Nov. 3 (half day, includes set-up; operating ~3:00 – ~5:00 pm)
  • Saturday, Nov. 4 (all day; operating ~10 am – ~5:00 pm)
  • Sunday, Nov. 5 (all day, includes take-down; operating ~10 am – ~5:30 pm)

Most of us stay at the Mariner Motel in Silver Bay. Call 218-226-4488 to reserve a room. Most have found it best to call around 5:00 PM. The Mariner Motel is SARA’s Official Networking/Critiquing Sessions HQ. (Manhattans, beer, wine/whines, and whatever you have will be tolerated/served as necessary!)

The Black Beach Inn Grandstay (formerly AmericInn) in Silver Bay is another popular choice.

If you’re interested in attending, please contact Dave, WØOXB (W0OXB at arrl dot net) so we’ve got you on the official attendee list. Note: For insurance reasons, participants must be current SARA members.

If you’re unable to join us at the park, you can still participate. Operate as WØF for this year’s “Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald” from YOUR QTH! As WØF, those NOT able to attend, will be able to participate from YOUR OWN QTH this year. You can SCHEDULE your operating day, time, band & mode! And everyone will be able to schedule a slot on Nov 10th as we commemorate the Edmund Fitzgerald on the anniversary of the loss of the ship and crew.

WØF Scheduling open now! 

A SignupGenius schedule has been created for the WØF callsign. The schedule has time slots available for Friday Nov 3, Saturday Nov 4, Sunday Nov 5, and Friday Nov 10. SARA members have been provided a link to access the schedule page. Book your time slot now or check the schedule for openings during the event if you find you have some time available to get on the air and Remember the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Annual Membership Dues

Annual dues for 2024 and beyond are being accepted now. Individual memberships are $20/year, Family memberships are $30/year for the 1st two members and $10/year for each additional family member. Associate memberships are $10/year. Dues can be paid in person, via mail, or online via Paypal. Visit the membership application/renewal page on radioham.org >> click here <<

General Class License Classes

Classes continue through Nov 9. It’s not too late to join! The ARRL General Class License Manual Tenth Edition, updated for the new question pool now valid through June 30, 2027, will be the study guide for the class. All remaining classes will be at the Stillwater Public Library. A VE Session is scheduled for Thursday Nov 16 at Boutwells Landing

SARA POTA Challenge ‘23

The September recap along with some interesting charts are available on radioham.org website. << CLICK HERE >> to view the update page.

If you are a SARA member AND have registered on the POTA website https://parksontheair.com/# (sign up is under the Help/Getting Started tab), you are included in the SARA Challenge 2023.

A thorough source of information for those that want to get started POTA hunting or activating is also found on the POTA website. The https://docs.pota.app/ page is a great resource of all info for POTA. Start with the Getting Started with POTA page and go from there.

SARA announced sponsorship of the MN POTA Activity Day at the ARRL MN Section State Convention Oct 14. The date will be Saturday June 8, 2024 from 10:00 AM (15:00 UTC) to 6:00 PM CDT (22:00 UTC). The objective is to activate as many MN POTA entities as possible during that day. There will be no scoring. The web domain mnpota.com has been secured and the website will be built in the near future. Mark your calendars now.  Watch for more info at mnpota,com.

This week’s SARA activities

SARA’s on-air, in-person, and virtual activities are a great way to stay connected with others.

  • “Sunday Fusion” Digital Voice Hangout Oct 22
    19:00 Central (00:00 UTC)  
    SARA Repeater 147.060+ MHz (DCS/DTCS 026 Normal)
    or connect via WIRES-X to the W0JH-Room 63969
    System Fusion digital voice hangout to expand use and familiarity with the digital voice capabilities available on the WØJH repeater.
  • SARA Top Band Ragchew
    Nightly
    20:00 Central (01:00 UTC)
    Frequency:  3.813 LSB +/- QRM or 1.966 LSB +/- QRM
    Alternates: 21.316 MHz +/- QRM (USB) 50.166 MHz +/- QRM (USB)
  • SARA Monday Morning 75-meter Ragchew Oct 23
    08:15 Central (13:15 UTC)
    Frequency:  3.856 LSB +/- QRM
  • SARA Two Meter Tuesday (TMT) Round Robin Ragchew Oct 24
    7:00 – ~8:00 pm Central (or until we finish!)
    SARA Repeater 147.060+ MHz (DCS/DTCS 026 Normal)
    1stTuesday is Emergency Power Night – participants are encouraged to operate the stations on emergency power.
    The Tuesday evening on-air round robin ragchew
    Featuring the “Ask the Elmer” segment
    The group leaders focus on encouraging any and everyone, especially those new to the airwaves, to join the session via the repeater.
  • General Class License Class Thursday Oct 26
    6:00 PM to 7:50 PM
    Conference Room, Stillwater Public Library 224 Third St E, Stillwater
  • SARA’s Eyeball QSO Party Thursday Oct 26
    6:00 PM to 7:50 PM 
    Rosalie Wahl Room, Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042