SARA Work Party 3
SARA Field Day 2011
SARA Does Skywarn
2020 S.A.R.A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
2021 W0TBC Memorial Award
2019 SARA Executive Officers
The Joe Simonet WØTBC Memorial Award
Fitzgerald Crew 2011
WØJH 2004
SARA Work Party 2

SARA This Week Oct 23 – Oct 29

Good morning!

Here’s SARA’s happenings this week.


Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald Special Event

or the 18th consecutive year, SARA will be “Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald” with Special Event Stations Nov 4 thru 6, 2022 and Nov 10th. This is the 47th anniversary of the sinking of the Fitzgerald near Whitefish Point, MI during an infamous Lake Superior storm.

22 SARA members will be participating in this special commemorative event from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. POTA entities K-2524 (Split Rock Lighthouse State Park) and K-8095 (Gitchi Gami State Trail) are also being activated when we are there.

We also offer the opportunity for you to participate from your own home. WØF has been secured for exclusive use by those working from home stations, for any mode, any band, any time. The SignUpGenius page for managing mode/band/time slots for WØF is available to SARA members only.

SARA has use of the WØF special event callsign through Nov 12. This presents an opportunity to be “Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald” on the actual November 10 anniversary for a special day as WØF from member locations. The SignUpGenius page includes that date for band/mode timeslots. Time slots for the 10th run from 7:00 AM CST (1300 UTC) through 5:59 PM (2359 UTC). They are 1-hour slots. We can have multiple WØF on the air at the same time, although only one for each band/mode/timeslot combination. Sign-up is now open to all members who wish to join our annual “Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald” special event.


SARA CW Study Group

SARA is organizing a Morse Code study group. If you are interested in learning Morse Code, already do some CW operating and want to brush up your skills or are an experienced CW operator who would like to assist others getting started, this cooperative learning experience is for you.

We are planning to kick things off in late November with an initial informational meeting, followed by four weekly study group sessions. Since this is study group, and not a class, content and structure of sessions will be tailored to the needs of the group, and success will be largely dependent on level of commitment by each participating member. Study group sessions will be held via Zoom meeting, and each session will include practice time as well as review of CW learning resources and various aspects of equipment used by CW operators.

If you would like to join the SARA CW Study Group (or if you have questions about the group), send an email to K0GW or W0GAF at their email addresses below. Please include a brief description of your current level of CW experience or operating skill (Beginner, 5 WPM, etc.). We’ll add you to the list and will begin communicating details to the group.

TNX ES 73 DE,

K0GW Greg – K0GW at arrl dot net
W0GAF Bob – W0GAF at me dot com


SARA POTA Challenge ’22

The Challenge has proven to be a great activity for SARA. Hunters and activators alike are enjoying getting on the air and working POTA parks. The Fall season is a great time to visit parks across the region!

Be sure to check POTA spots regularly for activations.

SARA POTA Awards are planned for both activators (most parks, activations, QSOs) and hunters (most QSOs). The prizes and distribution plan are being finalized by the Challenge team and will be reviewed as we get closer to the end of the year.

The Legends and Leaders divisions for hunters were created to reinvigorate hunters. Those with 500 Hunter QSOs move into the Legends division. We have seen a renewed push within the Hunter ranks since we raised the bar in late August! Leaders still have a chance to claim top spots in their division. Contacts with all POTA stations count. It doesn’t get any easier for hunter credits as only the activator needs to submit their activation log. Be sure to sign up for an account at parksontheair.com.


This week’s SARA activities

SARA’s on-air and virtual activities are a great way to stay connected with others. These activities provide healthy social contact while maintaining personal distancing.

  • “Sunday Fusion” Digital Voice Hangout Oct 23
    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:  1.966 LSB +/- QRM or around 3.820 to 3.826 MHz (depending on QRM).
    Due to poor local propagation, the SARA Top Band Crew may QSY (move) to 75m. Look for us AROUND 3.820 to 3.826 MHz (depending on QRM). This change is temporary until the 160m and 75m band conditions change.
    Alternates: 21.316 MHz +/- QRM (USB) 50.166 MHz +/- QRM (USB)
  • SARA Monday Morning 75-meter Ragchew Oct 24
    08:15 Central (14:00 UTC)
    Frequency:  3.856 LSB +/- QRM
  • SARA Two Meter Tuesday (TMT) Round Robin Ragchew Oct 25
    7:00 – ~8:00 pm Central (or until we finish!)
    SARA Repeater 147.060+ MHz (DCS/DTCS 026 Normal)
    The Tuesday evening on-air round robin ragchew
    An HF Afterglow follows with the Top Band Ragchew on 160 meters
  • SARA General License Study Class Thursday Oct 27
    6:00 PM to 7:50 PM
    Rivers Meeting Room B, Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
  • SARA Eyeball QSO Party Thursday Oct 27
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Conference Room, Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082