Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club
No Test. No Class. Just Apply Online Want to legally use GMRS radios for family, travel, events, emergencies, trail rides, or community communication? Good news: getting a GMRS license is simple. A GMRS license is issued by the FCC, lasts 10 years, and can cover the license holder’s immediate family members. No exam is required. […]
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our friend and fellow amateur radio operator, Lon Seaboldt, WS0V, has become a Silent Key, passing away two days ago in Michigan. Lon was more than a member — he was a builder. As Chairman of the Board of Directors for many years, […]
Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club HamFest Event 2026 This year, the Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club is proud to host our 2nd ARRL-Sanctioned HamFest! Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a full day of radios, gear, fellowship, and great deals. You’ll find merchandise from leading amateur radio suppliers, along with plenty of […]
📻 Ham Radio ARRL-Sanctioned Tailgate Event – Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club 📻 Join us Saturday, September 13th starting at 9 AM at Centennial Park, 275 N Garden St, Hot Springs, SD — we’ll be there until we’re done! NO HAM TESTING AT THIS EVENT Here’s what’s waiting for you:🔹 Deals on new & used […]
📻 Exciting News from the Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club! 🎉 Last night, we were honored to receive an official proclamation from Mayor Bob Nelson, declaring June 23–29, 2025 as Amateur Radio Week in Hot Springs! 🙌 This recognition celebrates our club’s involvement in the ARRL Field Day, coming up June 28–29 at Butler Park. […]
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dusty Pence, the organizer of the Stars, Stripes & Steps Stair Climb Race, for inviting the Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club to serve as route monitors this year! Six of us hams were positioned along the race route, helping relay communications and ensuring everything ran smoothly. We […]
✅ Another Strong Attendance! Our latest Beginners Ham Radio Presentation brought in 20 attendees eager to learn how ham radio plays a vital role in emergency communication and even contacts the International Space Station! Big thanks to our 3 amazing presenters who covered: Emergency Communications Ham Radio Simplex (radio-to-radio) Operation Different Modes of Ham Radio […]
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📡 Another Great Turnout for Our Beginner’s Ham Radio Presentation! 🎉 Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club (HSARC) hosted another successful Beginner’s Ham Radio Presentation as part of our Youth Incentive Program, drawing a total of 17 attendees, including 7 community members and 4 eager youth! Our presenters and club members shared their expertise, demonstrating the […]
Last Tuesday night, we kicked off our Beginner’s Ham Radio Class as part of the Youth Incentive Program, and WOW—what an incredible evening! We had 28 enthusiastic attendees, eager to dive into the world of amateur radio and emergency communications. A huge THANK YOU to Melissa Fleming from Fall River County 911 Dispatch for delivering […]
