Prairie Dog ARC (W0OJY): Serving Southeastern South Dakota and Northeastern Nebraska

Club Overview

The Prairie Dog Amateur Radio Club (W0OJY), founded on February 9th, 1952, is located in Yankton, SD, and serves amateur radio enthusiasts in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska. The club offers a wide range of activities, including contesting, digital modes, and community service.

Key Club Details

1. Meeting Schedule:

   • The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

2. Location:

   • Meetings are held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 305 W 25th St, Yankton, SD.

3. Membership:

   • The club has 48 members, with 41 voting members, all of whom are licensed amateur radio operators.
   • 23 members are affiliated with the ARRL.

4. Services Offered:

   • License Test Sessions: Opportunities for members to take amateur radio license exams.
   • Mentorship: Support for new and existing operators.
   • On-The-Air Bulletins: Regular updates and club news broadcasted to members.
   • Repeater Access: The club operates several repeaters covering a wide area.

5. Specialties:

   • Contesting, DXing, Digital Modes, CW, VHF/UHF, Home Brewing, Field Day, Fox Hunts, and Community Service.

6. Club Repeater Network:

   • The club operates four linked 2M repeaters covering southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska.
   • Additionally, there is a C4FM digital repeater linked to the YSF88411 reflector.

7. Field Day:

   • The club participates in the Field Day event every year and has placed first in the state for the past 7-8 years.

Club Officers

• Fred L. DeRoos (WA0GMH): President
  (Contact: flderoos47@gmail.com)

Additional Information

• For more details about the club, visit their website: Prairie Dog ARC