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 […]
Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club Announces First Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Strengthening Emergency Communications for Fall River County and Beyond HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — The Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club (HSARC) is proud to announce its first-ever Simulated Emergency Test (SET) — a cornerstone training exercise designed to strengthen emergency communication capabilities across Fall River […]
📻 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 […]
It is with heavy hearts we share that our friend and fellow Ham Radio Operator, Chip Johnson (KD0UST), passed away on June 30, 2025. Chip, known online as anglicanfatherchip, served his community both as a devoted pastor and as an active member of the Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club. Over the past four years, Chip […]
📻 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 […]
📡🌟 Big News from Hot Springs! 🌟📡 The Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club is officially listed on the ARRL Field Day Map! 🎯 Come see us in action June 28–29 at Butler Park for a weekend of hands-on radio fun, emergency comms, and live contacts across the country! 🇺🇸🎙️ Whether you’re a licensed Ham or […]
The Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club proudly hosted a highly successful license exam session yesterday at the Hot Springs Library, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. Eight individuals passed their exams—earning their place in the world of amateur radio. One remarkable participant went above and beyond, passing all three exams—Technician, General, and Amateur […]